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”
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.
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”
Beautiful Day
There’s a bloke I see regularly back in Sydney who I’ve nick-named “The You’re Beautiful Guy”. I often see him walking to and from work, usually in the Devonshire Street … Read the rest “Beautiful Day”
Back in Stockholm
After a late morning breakfast, and an afternoon train trip from Copenhagen, I’m back in Stockholm again, and this time I’m staying on the southside, directly opposite Globen.
Before We Had Beer
“I’m not old enough to remember, as I was only thirteen years old when the law changed…” the barman told me when I asked what happened before the mid-1980s removal … Read the rest “Before We Had Beer”
International ABBA Day – The First Night
I’ll be the first to admit I can sometimes be a little bit socially awkward. In a group of four or five people I’m fine, but in a large room … Read the rest “International ABBA Day – The First Night”