To go to places unseen.
This year instead of driving down to Denmark, we drove 500 km north to the Swedish High Coast. Here, land has risen more than 200 meters since the last ice age, leaving spectacular mountains dropping steeply into the sea. One such mountain is Skuleberget peaking at 295 meter, at the foot of which we have … Continue reading Swedish High Coast
I went to explore Stockholm Old Town one morning in April. I wanted pictures of Old Town with the sunlight coming in from the east. A walk through Old Town is a significant part of the Stockholm Inner City Tour I am offering this summer. I wanted more pictures to promote the tour. Plus maybe … Continue reading Old Town in the morning light
Spring has arrived in Stockholm and one of the attractions is to go see the cherry blossoms at the Royal Garden. I did yesterday. As the otherwise venerated old elms trees withered away, they were replaced by Japanese cherry trees. For a week or two in late April they bloom with bright pink flowers and … Continue reading Cherry blossoms at the Royal Garden
This summer I offer guided tours of Greater Stockholm in Danish and English. Stockholm Old Town with many spectacular views. I moved to Stockholm in 2017 and have enjoyed exploring what this beautiful city has to offer. From the scenic Old Town in the city centre to Bronze Age petroglyphs carved on the suburb bedrock, … Continue reading Guided tours by Thoughtful Dane
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
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
SPIEL in Essen is the world largest boardgame fair. Each year in October, publishers and fans meet around everything related to boardgames. From family games over tabletop role-playing games and miniature games to strategy games, SPIEL is nine huge indoor areas full of fun. Play games, buy games, pitch games. I had promised my kids … Continue reading Great fun at SPIEL in Essen
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
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
The Swedish island of Gotland is home to a hundred medieval churches that are open to the public. Carefully maintained to display the rich decorations added over a millennium, each church has its own stories to tell. Our visit to Gotland this year gave us opportunity to explore a few more. We stayed in the … Continue reading Gotland: Three churches
