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
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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
Hiking at the top of Sweden
Wow. What an amazing experience. I’m back at the edge of civilisation at Nikkaluokta where the hiking trail to Kebnekaise begins. Kebnekaise is Sweden’s highest mountain, located to the far north close to the border with Norway. Three of Sweden’s four peaks over 2000 meter are here. The southern peak used to be the highest … Continue reading Hiking at the top of Sweden
Stockholm City Hall
The Stockholm City Hall is a clear landmark in the Stockholm city scape. Though I have passed by every now and then, I hadn't entered until one day last week. I had completed a morning appointment in the city, the weather was excellent and I had time to explore, so I did. The city hall … Continue reading Stockholm City Hall
Back to Malmköping
Time moves slower here. I feel it when I walk down the picturesque but near empty main street on a Saturday morning. I feel it when I do the dishes in the outdoor kitchen after dinner. I feel it when I flip through the local newspaper featuring a double length centre fold story where a … Continue reading Back to Malmköping
Skansberget
South of Stockholm lies Tullinge, and just north of Tullinge lies Skansberget, a hill overlooking Tullinge Lake. 1500 years ago the water level was higher and the fresh water lakes of Alby and Tullinge were likely a brackish inlet of the Baltic Sea. Remains of Iron Age fortifications are scattered around Tullinge Lake and when … Continue reading Skansberget
Return to House on the Hill
In February I visited a nearby House on the Hill, a 19th century wooden house now in serious need of some TLC. Back then I peeked through the windows. Today I entered. House of dreams. The house is owned by the City of Stockholm but maintained and managed by a group of volunteers. On condition … Continue reading Return to House on the Hill