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.

Walking on thick ice

Gar inte det

My dream run with the weather came to a brief end today, as it was snowing lightly for much of the morning. While the rest of Stockholm was probably bemoaning … Read the rest “Gar inte det”

Dansande Drottning

It was a day of many contrasting experiences. On the sight-seeing front, I had two “royal experiences”. Although I’d been to see the changing of the guard at the Royal … Read the rest “Dansande Drottning”

Millesgarden

Sveriges storsta hemlighhet

Sweden’s biggest secret is just how beautiful the place is at this time of the year. A couple of weeks ago I was looking at the weather map and getting … Read the rest “Sveriges storsta hemlighhet”

Globen - snow and ice at the very top

Alltid saga ja

It was a day of conversation openers, where a number of people introduced themselves to me. Admittedly, the first two were a salesman for the local version of “The Big … Read the rest “Alltid saga ja”

Snow on pine at Eriksdal Koloni

Våren är här

Twenty-four hours can make a huge difference to the weather in Stockholm. Yesterday afternoon, it was icy and cold, and I thought for a moment I’d bitten off more than … Read the rest “Våren är här”

Stockholm winter tour - the group comes up from downstairs

Min första dag (my first day, the winter tour)

I knew I’d be excited when I arrived at Stockholm Airport this morning, but I didn’t realise how excited I would be. There was obviously an ear to ear grin … Read the rest “Min första dag (my first day,…