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.

The grand finale

Artister spelar för livet

My love of Swedish pop music actually predates ABBA. Even though I didn’t know it was Swedish at the time, one of my earliest favourite songs was “Hooked On A … Read the rest “Artister spelar för livet”

The ice continues to break up

Sno och sol

It’s late in the afternoon, it’s four degrees and it’s sunny. In fact, you could almost say it was warm. The weather is in stark contast to yesterday when it … Read the rest “Sno och sol”

Light dusting of snow on a nearby tree

Snöa på

I could have stayed in bed all day. The last week has been exhausting, and I could have happily slept until lunchtime. But I woke early and there was something … Read the rest “Snöa på”

Driving through Helsingborg

En droppe regn

I’m on the train back to Stockholm, having spent twenty-four hours in the company of Tony Becker. You know how I mentioned the other day in the world of ABBA … Read the rest “En droppe regn”

Stockholm inatt

I’m spending the night in watching television and hand-washing clothes. It’s one of the less glamorous parts of travelling. But at least this time I’m doing it in hotels, not … Read the rest “Stockholm inatt”

Schlager Paradise

I have woken this morning with a slight hang-over. Not an outrageously bad one, though. Yes, I had quite a few beers and wines and a reasonably late night. But … Read the rest “Schlager Paradise”