National Museum in Stockholm
I remember being a little underwhelmed the first time I visited the National Museum in Stockholm. I recall thinking at the time it wasn’t very “Swedish” at all, with lots … Read the rest “National Museum in Stockholm”
Travel
Travel is one of my all-time favourite things. From my days as a child, I loved going to visit family in Brisbane. I did my first overseas trip at 17. I love nothing more than catching a plane/train somewhere, and discovering what else the world has to offer.
Hallå hela pressen
Without doubt, one of the “cultural highlights” of my last trip to Sweden was going to a couple of performances by the band, Hallå hela pressen. They’re a covers-band specialising … Read the rest “Hallå hela pressen”
Upplev Mer – Stockholm Rooftop Walk
In most modern towns and cities, the higher you go, the more interesting the view. That’s not the case with Stockholm.
Stockholm is a low-rise city, and the best views, … Read the rest “Upplev Mer – Stockholm Rooftop Walk”
På Söndag
I’m not normally one for shopping. In fact, I really hate shopping. I’m not one of those people who enjoys walking around endlessly and aimlessly looking in shop windows. I … Read the rest “På Söndag”
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”
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”