Tag Stockholm

Since 2008, I have visited Stockholm several times. It’s a wonderful city in different ways at different times throughout the year. Aside from a return trip to Japan, it’s also where I’ll likely visit once again, once the pandemic eases.

QX Magazine profile on Newtown in Sydney

Should Be In Sydney

As I sat and waited to meet Sandra and Robert ahead of the Valborg celebration last night in Stockholm, I picked up a copy of the Swedish gay newspaper, QX. … Read the rest “Should Be In Sydney”

Valborg bonfire in Stockholm

Valborg in Stockholm

“I’m sorry, I’m a tourist, I can’t understand you…”, I said to a young bloke coming back on the train from Saltsjöbaden. As I recall, he’d gotten on the train … Read the rest “Valborg in Stockholm”

Långholmen Prison Museum

Cell Block H

“You speak Swedish with a slight American accent”, my friend Kim told me with a chuckle. At first I was a little taken aback. He then went on to demonstrate … Read the rest “Cell Block H”

Spring is here in Stockholm

Våren är här

“Spring is definitely here”, I thought to myself as I walked around Djurgården this afternoon. When I arrived in Stockholm almost two months ago the lake in the middle of … Read the rest “Våren är här”

What A Difference A Week Makes

“Damn, damn, damn”, I said to Sandra and Robert as I came back from the bar. “I knew exactly what I wanted to say. I knew every variation of what … Read the rest “What A Difference A Week Makes”