After New Year came snow. The cold grip of Winter got hold of my local neighbourhood with temperatures sometimes dropping to minus 20 Celsius. Even the dog agreed to sometimes wait until after 8 am for the morning walk. Lakes freezing over. Most days overcast and grey but every now and then we are blessed … Continue reading Winter
Category: Photography
To see the world in a grain of sand
Kungsträdgården
In my project to visit more stations of the Stockholm Metro in 2026, I made a detour to visit Kungsträdgården on my latest trip to Stockholm City. Kungsträdgården is perhaps the most exquisite of them all. To submerge your senses to the art of Kungsträdgården is like entering an ancient temple of a forgotten civilisation. … Continue reading Kungsträdgården
The longest art exhibition
One of my ideas for 2026 is to visit more stations of the Stockholm Metro. They brand themselves as the longest art exhibition in the world and rightfully so. According to a 2016 book I picked up at my local library, more than 90 out of 100 stations feature art installations and some are truly … Continue reading The longest art exhibition
Photography: Best of 2025
I usually look back on my best pictures of the year each December. It's dark and grey outside so it's nice to relive the bright moments of the year. I take my pictures with an IPhone and edit with the inbuilt software. This is very convenient for sharing online but the resolution is also high … Continue reading Photography: Best of 2025
Lübeck
On the way home from SPIEL in Essen, we stopped in Lübeck while waiting for the ferry to Sweden. Lübeck was a prominent member of the Hanseatic League. The scenic inner city is a UNESCO Heritage site and well worth a visit. Especially if you like marzipan and churches. Built between two rivers, Lübeck was … Continue reading Lübeck
Autumn
Sometimes walking the dog in the morning is less of a chore. East coast Sweden has continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. We do get the occasional storm and rainy days, but with a little luck we get to enjoy plenty of sunny mornings with blue sky and orange leaves before everything gets … Continue reading Autumn
Weekday adventure in Lida
One sunny Friday in September, I picked up two hiking enthusiasts at a nearby train station and drove to Lida, an outdoor sport and wilderness area in Botkyrka south of Stockholm. I had invited them to join me on the 9 km Adventure Trail that circuits Lake Getaren and offers scenic views and time away … Continue reading Weekday adventure in Lida
Mushroom season
As days get shorter, mushrooms in all colours and shapes appear in forests around here. I like mushrooms but only eat those I pick in the super market. In the outdoor I hunt with the camera in my smartphone. Here is the catch from a recent hike near Trosa.
Photography: Best of Summer 2025
Kids are back in school. Evenings are getting dark. It's too cold for swimming in the lake. It's been a fantastic summer but it has finally ended. I had a great summer this year visiting new and old places, spending time with family and friends. In this post I look back at the best pictures. … Continue reading Photography: Best of Summer 2025
A city with many faces
When you visit the city of Gdańsk in Poland today, the city greets you with warmth and hospitality. People are relaxed and friendly. You easily find food and drink and things to see and do all over the city. You pay with credit card almost everywhere, signs are available in English and Polish and you … Continue reading A city with many faces