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.

Måns Zelmerlöw at Stockholm Pride

Måns Zelmerlöw at Stockholm Pride

The first time I saw Måns Zelmerlöw perform live was at Stockholm Pride in 2008. At the time, I think he really only had one hit song, “Cara Mia”. … Read the rest “Måns Zelmerlöw at Stockholm Pride”

Glass is Tomorrow Exhibition at Kulturhuset, Stockholm

Never Plan Too Much

I started the day with a vague plan to attend some of the events at Stockholm Pride. There was the Opening Ceremony, a Salsa Dance Class, and a talk about … Read the rest “Never Plan Too Much”

Fan Popo - New Beijing New Marriage

Stockholm Pride – Chinese Queer Film

Sadly, my “Swedish” is not sophisticated enough to understand the complexities of some of the discussions you might encounter at an event like Stockholm Pride. While it won’t be too … Read the rest “Stockholm Pride – Chinese Queer Film”

Helene Schmitz artwork in the Mariatorget T-bana in Stockholm

Stockholm Metro Art, Tunnelbana

I love how the Swedish subway is more than just advertising. As you’ll see elsewhere on the internet The Stockholm subway system is said to be the world’s longest art … Read the rest “Stockholm Metro Art, Tunnelbana”

The legislature at Stockholm Town Hall, Stadshuset.

Stockholm City Hall Tour, Stadshuset

Although I’ve visited Stockholm City Hall, Stadhuset many times over the last few years, I came back to Stockholm this time with an unfulfilled goal: to climb the tower. That … Read the rest “Stockholm City Hall Tour, Stadshuset”

Catching a ferry in Stockholm is truly sublime.

Sunday Sightseeing

When I woke this morning, I looked out the window and the sky was still grey. We had a fair bit of rain yesterday afternoon and evening, and although the … Read the rest “Sunday Sightseeing”