Memoirs of a Wandering Viking, Chapter 7: Adventures in China
My first visit to Shanghai in 2007 brought an unforgettable skyline, a trip up the Jin Mao Tower, a tea ceremony, and an unexpected act of kindness when I got lost.
Author: The Nomadic Viking
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My letters to the editor
My published letters to Swedish newspaper editors, from a 2017 debate about racism to a 2023 football opinion piece, with reflections in 2026.
Memoirs of a Wandering Viking, Chapter 6: My Brief Bollywood Career
I have no idea whether this is still the case today, but back in 2007, Bollywood producers were looking on the streets of Mumbai for Westerners to appear…
The Grass Is Always Greener on the Other Side — And I’m Fucking Tired of It
Years of traveling, difficult decisions, and the fear of losing people and places I love have left me struggling to appreciate the present. A personal reflection on regret and impermanence.
Memoirs of a Wandering Viking, Chapter 5: Life in New Delhi
After a few weeks in Nepal, it was time to head back to India again. To be more specific, we were heading for New Delhi. The event which…
Memoirs of a Wandering Viking, Chapter 4: From Kathmandu to Chitwan National Park
From Kathmandu’s temples and a bewildering search for a bowling alley to canoe safaris, rhinos and unexpected wildlife encounters in Chitwan National Park.
My Final Thoughts on the Flydubai Incident
Unanswered questions surrounding the Flydubai incident, reported passenger heroism, possible political implications and why I remain skeptical of the story as presented.