Yesterday I attended the rally at Sergels Torg in Stockholm. It’s been four years since Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine. Sweden’s support for Ukraine is strong and unwavering. This night we filled the central square of Stockholm on a winter weekday with snow and temperatures just above freezing. One of many manifestations in Sweden this … Continue reading A better world is possible
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Winter
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
Swedish hearing on computer games and boardgames
The Committee on Culture held a hearing this week on computer games and boardgames. A more fitting title for the event would be: How Swedish companies can make more money on computer games.
Dreamhack Stockholm 2025
Dreamhack is a gaming festival with esport tournaments, cosplay, and everything related to computer games. Held in cities across the world, the Stockholm edition took place this weekend. Targeting 60 000 visitors over three days (and two nights for those who come to play all night), the event is huge and with an international audience. … Continue reading Dreamhack Stockholm 2025
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
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
Medeltidsveckan 2025: Rock and rauk
I’m at Medeltidsveckan in Visby, Gotland. It’s week 32. Every year since 1984, for one week all of Visby with its scenic city walls transforms into a gigantic playground for adults and kids who dress out and have fun immersing themselves in all things vaguely medieval. This year I’m bringing the entire family. Plus my … Continue reading Medeltidsveckan 2025: Rock and rauk
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
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
A thousand year old carving of Sigurd the dragon slayer
One hour west of Stockholm lies Eskilstuna. 10 km north east of Eskilstuna at Lake Mälaren lies Sundbyholm. Today featuring a horse track that draws an audience from all of Sweden, I’m here for another reason. The foundation of the bridge near the Ramsund carving is still visible. Hidden in a nearby forest, on a … Continue reading A thousand year old carving of Sigurd the dragon slayer