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: The light and heat finally returned to Gothenburg in May so Tanja and I have been outdoors often. …

: Solros till lotten Glorious mornings in the garden this week surrounded by bird calls from the …

: Being self employed means work finishes at 4pm and a Wednesday solo afterwork is acceptable, eller …

: När jag hade min tionde födelsedag, jag hade en bra fest med många vänner på mitt hus. På festen …

: The winding path to community development In a few weeks, I’ll start a new university course. I’ll be studying community development, a …

: A very different Christmas for me this year. It was an exceptionally warm and welcoming two weeks up …

: Så mycket snö! So much white! One metre overnight meant we spent a whole morning digging ourselves …

: We’re spending a few days in the snow at Bydalen. It’s wonderful to be skiing for the first time in …

: For my birthday this year Tanja brought me to Spain. She wanted to spoil me for my 40th and I wasn’t …

: A long weekend in Lewes, UK. It was very special to see mum and Bill in Europe and share a little of …

: In a new post series I’m calling Everyday Sverige I’ll share the ordinary happenings, situations and …

: Playing The Forgotten Island was a hilariously good time. Two hours just disappeared and we still …

: Check out the evolution of Lottan (the allotment) over the last few weeks. We have four beds that …

: Min sambo börjar hennes ny kurs idag. Hon är väldigt begeistrad och en lite nervös. Efter hennes …

: Vi har en ny tradgård! It was super wild so this year will mostly be taming the lot and preparing …

: Visiting Hönö with Tanja and Matts (Tanja’s dad). We took the ferry out to the archipeligo, explored …

: We have moved in! Sneak peak of the new/old apartment. Tanja used to live here, then it was enjoyed …

: Shrimp boat! Actually it’s a 150 year old steam boat that now runs weekly all-you-can-eat shrimp …

: Returning to the Swedish mountains with a overnight camp near Gräftåvallen. I brought our little …

: Dinner and a swim at the edge of Storsjön.

: On Sunday the Larkin clan came together to spread Nonna’s ashes. Nonna joined Poppa at their …

: It is my last days in Australia before the move to Gothenburg. Almost every pre-move task is ticked …

: Absolutely no fear from Tanja and Chanel as they crushed the high ropes course at Tambourine …

: Varfor skratter du åt mig, Tanja? Min svenska är inte bra. Du är smutsig.

: Idag skriver jag mitt första blogg på svenska. Jag ska skriva i fem minut. Idag vill Tanja, mamma …

: A concert with friends. This was the last performance by the band Holy Holy before they take a …

: I’ve finally wrapped up the blog series / recap on Tassie. Our final few days were spent travelling …

: A rare group photo with friends after a bloody good banquet at Byblós. We also went to a random …

: Sunset at Cabarita Beach headland. I’ll never get tired of watching these.

: After lots of handwringing I’ve decided to leave my postgrad course at CSU. I have been very unhappy …

: I’ve posted the next instalment of the Tassie trip to my long-form blog. Slowly catching the blog up …

: The happy face of a man who finally received his residency permit card for Sweden. I knew it was …

: Stocked up at Burleigh Markets. My family are so lucky to have this just down the road.

: I went to a presentation hosted by the Food Connect Foundation last night expecting some actionable …

: My sister took Tanja and I on an epic adventure. Hidden in the national park outside Brisbane, you …

: Oh how I love these people ❤️ Thanks for taking me in every time I turn up filthy, with bags of …

: Freycinet is beautiful The rays of setting sun playing over The Hazards from the Coles Bay …

: The Tasman Peninsula When planning this trip I was very attracted to the Tasman and Freycinet …

: Pretty happy with this campsite at Freycinet National Park.

: Our hike to the peak of Hartz Mountain It’s an incredible walk through stunning moorland and wet …

: Hiking on Bruny Island we were spoilt with a beautiful day to wander around the Labillardiere …

: Our adventure in Tasmania began with a few days in Hobart. It might seem a little silly to drive …

: Tanja and I left the south coast, farewelled our summer home and made our first camp on the way to …

: One last swim at Tathra. It’s a georgeous beach! The waters down south will be a lot cooler 🥶

: I just finished my final shift at Drift Tathra. On Tuesday we leave the Bega Valley which has been …

: The day before the day before Tanja and I leave the south coast for Tasmania. And here is a new blog …

: This is the first time I’ve edited raw photos. Tanja is teaching me new skills 😊 They’re far from …

: Capertee, Wollemi & Abercrombie

: No reception for two days so I already failed posting every day this trip. Sorry folks 😶 After three …

: It’s time to hit the road again, but first, posting this portrait taken by my love Tanja. Daily …

: Only a few weeks left in Sweden. Exploring the fjäll on an adventure complete with reindeer and …

: Sunny days, silly days, wet days and cozy days in Sweden. One more month and then back to Australia …

: Life things in Östersund

: Adventures in Jämtland

: The sweet life in Östersund. Exploring the town and playing house husband with Tanja

: Exploring Höga Kusten with Tanja and family 🌲🛶🍻

: First week in Sweden 🍓🇸🇪 Gothenburg, Island hopping, Midsommar and a wedding in the archipelago.

: 🌏 Townsville, Queensland

: Camp cooking in the rain 🌏 Eungella National Park

: 🌏 Magnetic Island, Queensland

: 🌏 Murray Falls, Girramay National Park, Queensland

: 🌏 Mission Beach, Tropical North Queensland

: 🌏 Atherton Tablelands, North Queensland

: 🌏 Cooktown, Queensland

: 🌏 Cooktown, Queensland

: Two Queensland roadtrip essentials 🌏 Charleville, Queensland

: 🌏 Swan Bay, New South Wales

: View from the kitchen. 🌏 Yandoit, Victoria

: 🌏 HMAS Cerberus

: 🌏 Mornington Peninsula

: 🌏 Mornington Peninsula

: 🌏 Mornington Peninsula

: Rare sighting of blue sky in Victoria

: Wild 🌏 Port Campbell, Victoria

: Hello sunshine 🌏 Yandoit, Victoria

: 🌏 Yandoit, Victoria

: 🌏 Yandoit, Victoria

: April Madness Sisters Dharmananda Cousins Burleigh Beach Sales Wallagoot Cape Conran

: March Pool time Bylong, NSW Apology accepted…also found nearby a pair of lacy knickers (not …

: February Hargraves Hartley Blue Mountains Capertee Valley Bunga

: January Hartley Cabarita Dams Cliffs, Lithgow Blue Mountains Katoomba Narrow Neck Plateau

: December Canberra It’s not goodbye, it’s see you later Hartley The commute Fingal Bay Crab art