Swedishness and IKEA
As you arrive at the new IKEA at Tempe in Sydney, one of the first things you notice are the flags out the front. There’s a NSW flag, an Australian … Read the rest “Swedishness and IKEA”
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.
Ola är jättebra!
Today I would like to introduce you to my favourite Swedish pop star at the moment, Ola Svensson. I first discovered his work when he was an entrant in … Read the rest “Ola är jättebra!”
The Subject Of Jeans
It’s been four weeks since I last went to Swedish class, and I was feeling apprehensive. I’ve had a few commitments over the last few weeks which have kept me … Read the rest “The Subject Of Jeans”
Before I Die
Earlier tonight my friend, The Best Judge posted a wonderful clip (and translation) of the song Stockholm i natt by Peter Jöback. In the song and video, he’s walking around … Read the rest “Before I Die”
Random Acts
“Do you know her?”, the bloke behind the counter at Coffee Trails asked me this morning. “No idea”, I told him. Coffee Trails, by the way, is where I grab … Read the rest “Random Acts”