Fresh from another near miss with a hulking behemoth of an elk, ex-Londoner <b>Paul Connolly</b> offers up a theory on how the prospect of imminent collisions with wayward wildlife affects the driving habits of Swedes up north.
In his latest column on Swedish music, Paul Connolly finds out how Abba paved the way for other Swedish music and offers up his choices for Swedish album and gig of the month.
With the sun finally showing its face in the far north of Sweden, ex-Londoner <b>Paul Connolly</b> debunks some of the common stereotypes about his corner of the country, and explains how some recent good news may help break the social barrier.
In his latest column on Swedish music, Paul Connolly catches up with Miriam Bryant, a Gothenburg-based singer often compared to Adele and who, despite her rising fame, still takes time to do her own laundry.
With the playoffs underway for Sweden's top ice hockey league, ex-Londoner <b> Paul Connolly</b> explains how his time in Sweden's far north has changed his views about some of the country's stranger sports.
In the first of a new column on music, life, and many other things Swedish, <b>Paul Connolly</b> takes us along for his first up-close experience with Melodifestivalen, and offers up his choices for Swedish album and gig of the month.
With the snow in northern Sweden "deep enough to drown in", ex-Londoner Paul Connolly explains the trials and tribulations that come with a new snowmobile.
With the new year approaching, ex-Londoner Paul Connolly takes a look at the best - and worst - Swedish music released in 2012, while pondering if his love of the Swedish pop charts might mean he's "going native".
Having spent the last six months struggling to get settled in northern Sweden, ex-Londoner <b>Paul Connolly</b> shares his frustration over locals' hatred of confrontation.
While viewing an acquaintance's small illicit alcohol still, ex-Londoner Paul Connolly ponders the surprising reticence of northern Swedes to drink in company.
Shocked by the warm welcome he received by the natives, ex-Londoner <i>Paul Connolly</i> finds that the friendliest neighbours come from northern Sweden.
