Adult Themes
I’m clearly out of touch with the musical tastes of the Swedish public. Last weekend I was at Melodifestivalen—the Swedish finals leading up to Eurovision—and a local man in Sundsvall … Read the rest “Adult Themes”
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A three week journey to Sweden, Thailand and the UK. This was my first truly independent holiday since my amputation. Lots of snow and ice.
Is it just me, or is the text on the Australian inbound arrival card getting smaller?
Is it just me, or is the text on the Australian inbound arrival card getting smaller? Between the tiny font, the bright yellow background, and the notoriously dim cabin lighting, … Read the rest “Is it just me, or is the text on the Australian inbound arrival card getting smaller?”
One night in Bangkok
It was my third time lucky for the food and night temples tour of Bangkok, which I had previously found on Viator. On the previous two occasions, I just didn’t … Read the rest “One night in Bangkok”
Final day f-ups
My final day in Sweden turned into a memorable adventure, filled with unexpected turns that I navigated with a spirit of discovery.
The morning began beautifully; waking up at 6:30 … Read the rest “Final day f-ups”
The Swish Struggle and Melodifestivalen Magic
I arrived in Sundsvall for Melodifestivalen and immediately hit a snag that defines the modern Swedish experience: the “Swish” struggle. In Sweden, “digital only” has moved beyond credit cards; many … Read the rest “The Swish Struggle and Melodifestivalen Magic”
Stockholm Bucketlist Friday
It’s hard to believe it, but today was my last full day in Stockholm. With my departure looming, I woke up with a clear mission: it was time to tick … Read the rest “Stockholm Bucketlist Friday”