Hello Istanbul
“It’s very simple. You take six stops and then you change and you take six more stops, and then you get off, and it’s around the corner”, the bloke at … Read the rest “Hello Istanbul”
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.
Missing Bieber
As I made my way to the supermarket tonight, I noticed there were about twenty teenage girls camping out at Globen, the big concert/sports arena in Stockholm. Actually, I’d noticed … Read the rest “Missing Bieber”
Kulturnatt in Stockholm
“That doesn’t look too hard”, I thought to myself as I watched the group of people being taught a traditional Swedish dance. Initially, I’d shied away from taking part in … Read the rest “Kulturnatt in Stockholm”
People Everywhere
“Move along there’s nothing to see here”, I heard the police officer on horseback say earlier today. In all my life, I don’t think I’d never heard a police officer … Read the rest “People Everywhere”
Snus
“Oh that’s a nice-looking shop”, I thought to myself as I walked along Kungsgatan. After a second or two, I quickly realised it was not some lovely boutique selling Swedish-designed … Read the rest “Snus”
Life Is Good As An ABBA Song
“I always smile when I hear an ABBA song played at a bar in Sweden. There’s absolutely no sense of hipster irony in playing ABBA in Sweden. Just pure affection…” … Read the rest “Life Is Good As An ABBA Song”