Tag Sverige

For most of my life, I’ve been fascinated by Sweden. It started with ABBA, of course. Then I discovered their approach to how society should operate matches with my mine. Then I visited and discovered the beauty of the place, and the awesome people. Music, literature, film.

Swedes and Booze

There’s a really terrific exhibition at the Spirit Museum in Stockholm right now which explores the history of alcohol in Sweden, and touches on the sometimes difficult relationship between Swedes … Read the rest “Swedes and Booze”

Monday night at Victoria's in Stockholm

The Last Few Days

“So how have you spent the last few days”, I asked the mother of a family from Houston I met on the food tour the other day. I randomly ran … Read the rest “The Last Few Days”

Urban Deli, Stockholm

Culinary Södermalm Food Tour, Stockholm

I’ll be honest. I was a little disappointed with the first part of the Culinary Södermalm Food Tour. Not because the food wasn’t good. Not because the tour guide wasn’t … Read the rest “Culinary Södermalm Food Tour, Stockholm”

Stockholm Pride - Marching for those who can't which is always my favourite float

Stockholm Pride Parade

There was a brief moment earlier today when the bloke standing next to me and I looked at each other in momentary disbelief. A second later, and we didn’t need … Read the rest “Stockholm Pride Parade”

Some crayfish at Hötorgshallen

The Nordic Experience Food Tour, Stockholm

The Food Tours Stockholm’s Nordic Experience Food Tour of Stockholm proved to be a delightful journey filled with gastronomic wonders. My only concern was how to pace myself food-wise throughout … Read the rest “The Nordic Experience Food Tour, Stockholm”