Sweden / Gothenburg / The Garden Society of Gothenburg / West Pride 2013 – Live and let love

Gothenburg is like the shy, pretty sister version of stunning Stockholm. She does not leave you stuttering and tongue-tied with her beauty like Stockholm but her subtle charm gently reels you in the more you get to know her. I find out that it is gay pride (aka West Pride) week here and am am absolutely… Continue reading Sweden / Gothenburg / The Garden Society of Gothenburg / West Pride 2013 – Live and let love

Sweden / Train from Stockholm to Gothenburg / A “Hello!” full of bubbly!

We are about to leave the hotel and head out to catch the train. Tanja takes a photo of her view. And I take a photo of my view. To each his own. Heading out of lovely Stockholm. Observations about Sweden: Swedish fashion sense:  When in doubt, wear Converse and skinny jeans. When not in… Continue reading Sweden / Train from Stockholm to Gothenburg / A “Hello!” full of bubbly!

Sweden / Stockholm / Riche – lovely way to spend a lazy day

It is our last day and night in Stockholm. We take it easy and do bits and pieces of everything. There seems to be a classic car drive day in the city and we have lots of classic cars with classic looking people in classic attire driving them. So random and fun! Some more sweet… Continue reading Sweden / Stockholm / Riche – lovely way to spend a lazy day

Sweden / Stockholm / Saluhallen & Strandbryggan – Cheers Tanja!

We check out and head out from our hotel. I am loving this elevator which I am told is the oldest working original elevator in Stockholm made in 1905. We are meeting Philip for lunch then heading out to pick up Tanja. First stop is the market in Stockholm, Saluhallen. It is a like an all-encompassing deli… Continue reading Sweden / Stockholm / Saluhallen & Strandbryggan – Cheers Tanja!

Sweden / Adventures in Stockholm / Dine with a star at Ekstedt – the Michelin type

So off I go again. The destination is Sweden with my best friend Jeffrey. Bundy attempts his ‘guilt-trip for mommy who is going on a trip again’ eyes and sulks. Thank GOD he can’t talk!  Dubai Airport – me and the monkey have known each other for almost 10 years now and he still looks… Continue reading Sweden / Adventures in Stockholm / Dine with a star at Ekstedt – the Michelin type