After arriving Zürich by the Nightjet train we left the Zurich HBF for a quick walk around town. I’ve been to Zurich before and because of that we kind of knew our way around. Since it was Sunday and early, not that many shops were open, and not that many people were out either. But… Continue reading Stockholm-Malta by train part 4: Zürich-Como
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Stockholm-Malta by train part 3: Berlin-Zürich on ÖBB Nightjet
The next step of the trip was one of the most exciting: getting on a proper night train. The Austrian train company ÖBB runs a number of trains that goes through Europe called Nightjets. Ours was to take us from Berlin, Germany, to Zurich, Switzerland in about 12 hours time. As we waited on the… Continue reading Stockholm-Malta by train part 3: Berlin-Zürich on ÖBB Nightjet
Stockholm-Malta by train part 2: Copenhagen to Berlin
After an early rise from Axel Guldsmeden we went to find where the bus that was temporarily replacing the train (I guess due to some kind of maintenance work) left. The guy in our hotel told us that it was “to the right of the Central Station”. We found the spot, but quickly realised that… Continue reading Stockholm-Malta by train part 2: Copenhagen to Berlin
Stockholm-Malta by train (ish) part 1: Stockholm-Copenhagen
This Summer we’re trying something new: taking the train all the way from Sweden to continental Europe, and then on to the tiny mediterranean island of Malta. The first step: catching Swedish SJ’s X2000 high speed train to Copenhagen. The trip is about five hours and we paid the equivalent of €30 each per person… Continue reading Stockholm-Malta by train (ish) part 1: Stockholm-Copenhagen
Din Tai Fung London
Just got back from a visit to London and the newly opened branch of my favourite restaurang chain in the world: Din Tai Fung. Famous for their soup dumplings aka xiao long bao, Taiwanese Din Tai Fung has reached fame over the world and now have restaurants in Asia, the US, Australia, and, finally, Europe.… Continue reading Din Tai Fung London
Singapore Airlines 777-300ER First Class from Copenhagen to Singapore
I recently returned back to the cold after a fantastic trip to Asia which started off with a trip with Singapore Airlines in First Class, thanks to burning a couple of years worth of Eurobonus points (airline miles). As a perk for Scandinavian passengers, the usually-with-Eurobonus-points-off-limits First Class cabin is since a while back now… Continue reading Singapore Airlines 777-300ER First Class from Copenhagen to Singapore
36 hours of food in Athens, Greece
Before leaving for Santorini, when visiting Greece recently, we spent 36 hours in the Greek capital Athens. We mostly walked, drank beer and ate bread and meat based food, which is one of the best ways to spend time according to me. Pork gyros at Bairaktaris. Very tasty and about €3 at a sit down… Continue reading 36 hours of food in Athens, Greece
Wine tasting at Domaine Chandon in Yarra Valley
During our stay in Melbourne, we spent Christmas Eve, which is the big day in Sweden, with a trip to the nearby Yarra Valley for a bit of wine tasting. Instead of snow, heavy food and Disney’s Christmas there was lush scenery, actual heat and of course wine drinking. Based on a recommendation we went… Continue reading Wine tasting at Domaine Chandon in Yarra Valley
My foodie happy place: Lau Pa Sat food market
Lau Pa Sat, also known as Telok Ayer Market, is a hawker centre that has fed Singaporeans since the 1800s. Situated smack bang in Singapore’s financial district, the classic building, filled with local eateries, is one of my favourite foodie places in the world. Just sitting there, sipping on a beer, smelling the grilled satay… Continue reading My foodie happy place: Lau Pa Sat food market
Hello, Singapore!
After a longish trip to Singapore with the new semi-nonstop (you need to disembark in Moscow but then continue on the same plane) route with Singapore Airlines, we’re now in the “Lion City”, one of my favourite food cities in the world. It’s my third visit which is a first for me outside of Europe.… Continue reading Hello, Singapore!