I was recently (or months ago, but who's counting) nominated by Annie of Wayward Traveler and Dave of What's Dave Doing to take part in the "My 7 Links" project. The brainchild of the fine folks @ Tripbase, it's a neat way to look back at what is coming close to two years here at Skinny Backpacker.
1. My Most Beautiful Post: Underworld Live Redux
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Welcome to the very first Sunday Signday! It's no secret that I love a good sign, and now it's time to share. Bring on the good times.
First thing that came to mind for me when I saw this sign?
Read MoreI recently covered The ZoneFC 8: Inferno for UK mixed-martial arts site YourMMA.tv. Although I wasn't planning on shooting, I did snap a few of the action with a 35mm lens I had on my camera that evening. It was an exciting night of action in Gothenburg, Sweden. After the jump, you will find a selection from the action, and you can also read my event report over at YourMMA.tv.Read More
It certainly isn't news to anyone who knows me that I like dessert. Candy, pastries, chocolate, ice cream... you name it. And really, why not? Seriously, if you can tell me why not, leave it in the comments. I'll wait for your response and occupy myself while I am eating more ice cream.So it was of no surprise that a Swedish pastry called Semla came across my radar. These days, it's a Read More
From the first time I arrived in Sweden and saw they had a gigantic candy warehouse beside a big Ikea store, I knew I would be in for an interesting stay.
Sweden is a country that like rules, cheese, licorice, fancy cup holders in their cars, and "Days of the Year."
I present you with a couple of "Days" for your consideration.
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This cryptic message posted on a community bulletin board supermarket in Trollhattan, Sweden could at first be mistaken for a ransom letter, or a bomb threat. In this case though, it's a poorly spelled threat to all homeowners that no candy will not be tolerated.Read More
