Norway Bombings
There was a helicopter flying over-head as I was walking along Drottninggatan – the main shopping street – of Stockholm today. It’s not unusual for people to look up at … Read the rest “Norway Bombings”
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.
Under Construction
Stockholm is a city that’s “under construction” and that’s the biggest difference I noticed today between when I visited Stockholm last year and this year. Well, aside from the warm … Read the rest “Under Construction”
Why Do You Speak Swedish?
Since arriving I’ve had three or four people ask me “why do you speak Swedish”? It’s a question for which there is no simple answer or at least no simple … Read the rest “Why Do You Speak Swedish?”
Have Arrived Safe and Sound
It’s almost midnight and time for bed, so will write properly tomorrow. In the meantime, here’s a couple of photograph of this beautiful city at night, both taken at around … Read the rest “Have Arrived Safe and Sound”
Airport Sleeping
Stepping off the plane in Beijing, the first thing that hit me was the smell. A thick blanket of pollution hung in the air, its presence growing stronger as we … Read the rest “Airport Sleeping”
Flight Mode
You know how it is when you see someone semi-famous in public and you think you know them, and then you look over and begin to say “hello”, and then … Read the rest “Flight Mode”