So Long, Farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, Adieu
Two days ago I was climbing the Eiffel Tower. Two weeks ago I was on a boat cruise around the canals of Amsterdam. Two months ago I was in the … Read the rest “So Long, Farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, Adieu”
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Just in case…
Just in case you were previously unsure, I now have the badge to prove it. On entering Tallinn’s grooviest nightclub, Angel, tonight the woman on the door offered me a … Read the rest “Just in case…”
Ol och Bog
I’d been warned about Swedish beer. “Swedish beer comes in three strengths”, my mate Graeme told me. “There’s light beer which the Swedes don’t even think of as a beer, … Read the rest “Ol och Bog”
Schlager Night at Stockholm Pride
You know how I mentioned yesterday the drag queens at Europride made a very funny joke about Eurovision. Two drag queens dressed in full-length berkas came on stage and were … Read the rest “Schlager Night at Stockholm Pride”
Stockholm Pride – Day One
As soon as I saw his name in the program, I headed straight for Pride Park. I’m talking about Carl Magnus Palm, the author of six books about ABBA, including … Read the rest “Stockholm Pride – Day One”
Subtle Differences
Getting a haircut is traumatic enough at the best of times, let alone trying to explain to a hairdresser who doesn’t speak any English at all, and you only speak … Read the rest “Subtle Differences”