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Fullday in London, Concert and coming home!

10/4/2026

Hello Everybody! Im already back home! I had almost two full days in London and a concert, so I didn't. have time to write in the blog!
So Two days ago, I woke up early, and I didn't want to, and chilled in bed for a bit, until heading out! I walked from Kings Cross to Camden Town, which is one of my favorite places in London!

I then walked to Primrose Hill, and chilled for a bit, and then walked around Regents Park, and then headed to the Tower of London and London Bridge, before heading to Borough Market for some food! Then I head back to Kings Cross and to an asian store and bought some things for myself, and then headed to the hostel and chilled for a bit until taking a shower and heading to the venue in Oxford Circus!
I met up with some friends and met some new people, and then headed inside the venue, the London Palladium!

I got a seat on the balcony and the concert started! Starsailor played their first album in full with an orchestra, and it was nice! then they had an intermission, and then they played some of their other songs, which had some surprises, with some of my favorites songs like Neon Sky and Sunday Best! I enjoyed the concert! Then I went and had something to eat, and headed back to the hostel!

Which leads to yesterday! I woke up relatively early, and chilled for a bit, until packing my stuff and checked out of the hostel, since it had a check out tie at 10am!
I then headed to Portobello Market, and had a look around, and had something to eat!
I then headed to Covent Garden, and walked to both Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus, where I chilled for a bit!

I then walked to Trafalgar Square! then I decided to head to the airport, since I knew it would take some time! So I walked back to Leicester square and took the underground to Heathrow, which took a while! I then checked in my bags and went through security relatively quickly, and chilled for a bit! I then bought some things for myself, and by accident, I actually broke a bottle, which I felt bad for!

I then went to the gate, and boarded the plane, which landed a bit early! I then went through passport control and went to the hotel, left my bags, and then walked around the airport for a bit! I then walked back to the hotel, and chilled for a bit until going to bed!

I woke early, and chilled for a bit, and then checked out, and going through security, which had more people than expected, and of course my stuff got checked! But I got time, and I went to the gate, and boarded the plane! The plane landed early as well, I took a taxi home!
I then unpacked my stuff, and chilled ever since! I need to go grocery shopping and make some dinner!

Arriving in London for the third time!

10/1/2026

Hello Everybody! I have arrived in London for the third time thus year!
I woke up relatively early, and I didn't want to, but I chilled in bed for a bit and took a nap, and then had lunch, until packing my stuff (which isn't much since I will only be in London for like two days), and took a taxi to the airport!

Check in and the flight to Stockholm went smooth! I went through passport control, which went quicker than expected, and had something to eat, while waiting for the flight to London!
The flight lifted on time, but landed a bit late! But I went through passport control again, and got my relatively quick, and took the underground to Kings Cross!

I then arrived in Kings Cross, and walked to the hostel, Clink261, and checked in! I left my bags, and went out, to Coal Drop Yards, and chilled for a bit! I then for something to eat, and went to buy some supples!
I have then chilled ever since!
Tomorrow night will be Starsailor, and we will see what I will do before that concert!

One week until London!

9/25/2026

Hello Everybody! It's one week until my third trip to London!
It will only be for a very short one, as I will fly Thursday and fly home Saturday, with a night layover in Stockholm, so I will be coming home Sunday morning!

I have said it many times, but this time I will be seeing Starsailor, which will be the fourth time I will be seeing them live! This time it will be with a symphony orchestra, which is going to be interesting!
It will also be in an other venue, so I will see them four times in four different venues! It will also be the fourth concert this year, if you don't count the festivals!

It has also been the third week of my new job, and it has gone alright! I have learned a lot along the way, and will try to do my best!
I still have 3 weeks of schooling in, so I got time! But I still gotta keep at it!
I also have a trip to Stockholm in November to look forward to as well, as I will be seeing Noah Kahan, and it will be the first time seeing him live!

Over a week later!

9/15/2026

Hello Everybody!
It has been over a week since I came home from Japan! Which has been surreal, since I loved my time there, even though I was tired the whole time! As I saw a lot of both Tokyo and Osaka! Of course Electric Callboy at Tokyo Garden Theatre was amazing! If I could, I would have liked to stay!

Which leads to this week! I have been working at a new job! At a ward called Thorax Immediary ward! Which is in-between Thorax ICU and the regular Thorax Unit! It has been quite alright! Sure I need to adapt from being in surgery to being in a regular unit!
I have time to get used to it! At the same time I want to go back into the OR! If or when it will happen, I don't know!

Then I want to continue to travel! But at the same time, I must say that I think I have traveled too much this year, as I admit that I didn't enjoy it as much as I wanted to! Sure I had a good time, but idn´t enjoy it as much as I wanted too!
But I will have a short time in London coming up, as I will be seeing Starsailor, for the fourth time, and another short trip to Stockholm, for Noah Kahan!

Back home from Japan!

9/5/2026

Hello Everybody! I am back home from Japan now! I came home very late yesterday, which is why I am writing it now!
So Yesterday, I set the alarm quite early, so I could chill a bit, and then pack the rest of my stuff! I then checked out!

I had booked a ride the day before, and a taxi showed up, confirmed that I was the one he would pick up, and we were about to leave, when the REAL driver called me! So I got out and got on the real ride to the airport!
I got to the airport with time to spend! But I checked in my bags and went through security relatively quickly! I then walked around for a bit, while waiting for the flight!

Then I got on the long flight to Copenhagen! During the 13 hour flight, I watched some movies, played some games and tried to sleep a bit! Then I arrived in Copenhagen, a bit earlier than expected! I then went through security again, and checking through my hand luggage again!
I then had something to eat, and waited for the flight to Stockholm, which eventually came!

The flight to Stockholm went fine, and I walked to the gate to the flight home! I didn't have to wait too long, and I got on the flight home! I slept through most of the flight! I arrived on time, and got my bags real quick! My brother waited for me and drove me home!

When I got home, I unpacked my stuff, and chilled for a bit! I then went to bed! Being tired as hell!
Today I woke up early, couldn't sleep as much as I wanted!
On Monday I will start my new job, in which I´m kinda nervous about! But I´m always nervous about those kind of things! I will probably need to read up on some stuff, just to remind and prepare myself for it!

I will also need to buy some food, since I didn't have much at home! But I got the weekend to prepare! As long as I ask questions and take in stuff then it will probably be fine! It will be the first time in quite a while that I will be working in an ordinary unit!

Last day in Tokyo!

9/3/2026

Hello Everybody! It has been the last day in Tokyo!
The day started early with some bad sleep again, and chilled in bed for a bit! After a while, I decided to head out! I walked to a nearby park called Chidorigafuchi park, which had a small cemetery for soldiers from the Second World War, which was interesting!

I then walked up to Yasukuni Shrine, which is always interesting! I payed my respects and continued on to Kita-No-Maru park, and walked to the Budokan, which is a famous concert hall! I continued to the Edo Castle Ruins, which wasn't much to see! I continued on to the nearby Ninomaru park, and chilled for a bit! I then continued on to another shrine, the Tokyo Dajingu!

I then decided to head back, bringing some food along the way! I then chilled some more, and after a while I went out for some last supplies, and then coming back to pack for tomorrow!
I liked both Tokyo and Osaka! There has been so much to see, and I´m surprised that it's very cheap to eat and snacks were cheap too!

It has been very hot during these past weeks and I had to drink A LOT of Pocari Sweat, a rehydration drink in this part of the world! I dont mind though, but I have been sweating like crazy!
I do want to come back here, but I need to save money, as both this trip and the trip earlier this summer cut deep on my savings!

Chill day in Tokyo!

9/2/2026

Hello Everybody! it has been a chill day in Tokyo!
The day started early, and I didn't want to, so I chilled in bed, took a nap, and chilled some more!
I then decided to head out! I decided to take the metro/subway to Shibuya, and see the Shibuya crossing! Which was ok. I then walked to a huge convenience store, which had a lot of different stuff! I was there longer than expected, but didn't buy anything!

I then walked to different shrines along the way! I then decided to walk to a cemetery, and had a look! After that I walked back to the hotel, and chilled for a bit, recharging my stuff, I then decided to head for some sushi! Then I had a language moment!
Some elderly gentleman was asking me in Japanese how was and I answered in Japanese that it was good!

And I was proud to be able to understand (still a little) and to be able to reply! So it was awesome!
I have one more day here in Japan, and we will see what I will do tomorrow!
I will also start my new job on Monday, which makes me nervous! But hopefully it will work itself out!

Electric Callboy and Shinjuku Gardens!

9/1/2026

Hello Everybody! I´m writing this the next day from the Electric Callboy Concert!
Yesterday started early, but I chilled in bed for quite a while, conserving my energy, and around 1pm I took the subway to the Arena!
I got off at the station a few stops off, since I wanted to walk a bit, and see some more of Tokyo and I got time to do it!

I eventually got to the venue, and there was a line for the merch and I stood in line for it, it took longer than expected, and I got a T shirt! I then went to to the line for the balcony, as I had a seat! I got my seat and some drinks, and waited for a bit, until the opener, Hanabie, started! They were nice! Sadly they had a relatively short set!

Then Electric Callboy came on! Holy shit they kicked it off right off the bat! They played some of their new songs, and some unexpected, like a cover of Backstreet Boys, and doing Every time We Touch!
It was a good set and they totally rocked it!
I then took the subway back to the hotel and needed to relax a bit before going to bed!

Which leads to today! Today I woke up relatively early, which was not intended, and I chilled in bed for a bit, until deciding to head out!
My goal was a nearby park, Motoakasaka park, which took a bit to walk to, but was manageable! When I got there, there were quite and entrance fee, so I decided against it!

I then decided to walk to Shinjuku Gardens, which also had an entrance fee, but not as much as motoakasaka, so I decided to go inside! I was there back in 2017 as well, so I wanted to go back and reminisce for a bit!
The Gardens was huge, and there was a lot to see! I loved it! But after a while I decided to go back! I got back to the hotel and then went of for some sullies and some food! After that I have chilled ever since!
Tomorrow I´m planning for the Shibuya Crossing!

Arriving back in Tokyo!

8/30/2026

Hello! I am back in Tokyo now!
The day started early, and I chilled in bed for a bit, deciding to skip breakfast! Eventually, I started packing my stuff, trying to fit everything in! I then check out from the hotel, and walked to the nearest subway, and took the subway up to the train station!

I then bought a ticket for the bullet train, and I got on the train! The train was kinda full, but I managed to get a seat at the unreserved section! The train took a couple of hours, and it arrived on time!
I then walked to the new hotel, as I am staying in an other one this time! The walk took longer than expected, as it was cloudy but still hot, and me having to carry quite a full luggage!

I eventually arrived at the hotel, and after checking in, I had some trouble locating the elevator for the room, as it had one elevator for the rooms and one for the office area, which was the one I found! But after asking the reception I found it and went to my room! I chilled for a bit, recharging my stuff and then went out for dinner! After dinner I went for some supplies, as this hotel doesn't include breakfast!

As I said in the last blog, I liked Osaka! There was so much to see and do, but I couldn't manage to see everything, as I was still tired from the flight! I liked the Osaka Castle, Tsutenkaku tower, and just walking around, and having great food! Ramen has been amazing, and it was the first time I tried Wagyu beef, in a burger nonetheless, but delicious all the same!

Tomorrow is the Electric Callboy concert! Which will be third time I will be seeing them live, as I have seen them in Stockholm last year and at Download Festival earlier this year!
It will also be the second time I will be seeing a concert in Japan, as I saw Babymetal in Yokohama back in 2024!

Last day in Osaka!

8/29/2026

Hello Everybody! It has been the last day in Osaka!
The day started quite early, and chilled for a bit until breakfast! I then chilled quite a bit more until deciding to head out! I walked north to the river and walked along it, going to the city hall and a park along the river, which was nice! On the way I was going into a 7-11, where I was going to get my ticket for the concert on Monday, but I was Early, so I went on my way!

My target was the Osaka Tenmagu Shrine, which was nice! I then walked to ogimachi park, which was also nice! I chilled for a bit until I decided to head back to the hotel! On the way I went to another 7-11, and got my ticket for the concert! I even bought something for myself! I eventually arrived at the hotel and chilled a bit!

I chilled for quite a bit, recharging my stuff, and the headed out for the last time, and went to the American village, which wasn't much to see! I had something to eat, and then went back to the hotel!
I do like it here, and there is a lot to see and do! But at the same time, I have been more tired lately, it might be the jet lag, and wanting to see a lot! It has been more cloudy the last couple of days, but still hot!

Tomorrow I will be going back to Tokyo, and will be staying at a different Hotel this time, at the other side of the imperial palace, closer to Shinjuku gardens! Which will be nice! since it's been a while since I have been there! Well over 9 years ago!
on Monday it will also be Electric Callboy, the third time seeing them live, and second time I will be going to a concert in Japan!

2nd full day in Osaka!

8/28/2026

Hello Everybody! It has been the second full day here in Osaka!
The started early, with a bad sleep, since I was half asleep half of the night! But after breakfast and chilling for a bit, I started to head out! I started walking south, and walked through a looooong market!

Of course, I had a look at various shops while I was at it! It was so long that I actually wondered when it would stop! I got to a river and saw some awesome stuff as well! I then walked some more and walked some more shops, and found some things for myself! During the walk it started to rain just a little bit! I then eventually found the place I was looking for!

I was looking for Tsutenkaku, or Osaka Tower, which was quite big, but not as big as Tokyo Tower! I didn't go inside, I just wanted to see it! I also went to the zoo to have a look as well, but I needed to pay to go inside, so I left! I then started to walk back! The weather was starting to clear up while I walked!

I got back to the hotel, left my stuff, and chilled for a bit, then I decided to head out for dinner, at a place I had some Ramen before! The food was good, and when I left and went to a store to buy something, I realized that I lost my wallet, so I went back to the restaurant, which had it! Which was lucky!
I then walked back and bought the thing I wanted!

Tomorrow is the last day in Osaka, and I will see what I will do! I also need to get the tickets for the show on Monday! Sure, I have paid for them already, but I´m still nervous about not getting the ticket! But from what I can understand, I will get a 13 digit code tomorrow, and then I will be able to pick it up!

I can't believe it has already been a week since I was going home from London as well, time flies by so fast! It is also a week left of this trip as well, and I will be starting my new job the Monday after coming home! Which to be honest, I´m a little bit nervous about already!
But as long I ask a lot of questions and try my best, it will probably work itself out!

First Full day in Osaka!

8/27/2026

Hello Everybody! It has been the first full day here in Osaka! It has been a cloudy one, but still very hot!
The day started early, and I went for some breakfast! The breakfast was with a lot of local stuff, which was surprising for me, but still delicious!
I went back to my room and took a nap, as I was still tired, and after that I chilled some more, probably longer than I wanted too!

I started heading out at noon, and I started walking towards Osaka Castle, which took a while since it was hot, and I saw some stuff along the way! I eventually arrived, and had a look! I had precooked a ticket before coming here, and I wanted to see the area before going in! But I eventually went inside!
It showed a lot of history! Sadly I couldn't film inside the castle!

After seeing what I can see inside the castle, and checking out the area some more, I decided to head back to the hotel! Which took a while!
When I arrived, I chilled for a bit, and after a while, I decided to head out for some food, and had a Wagyu Beef burger, which was very nice! I then went back to the hotel again, and has chilled ever since!

Tomorrow I plan on going a bit south of the city, just to see what's down there! From what I see on Google maps, there is some things that look interesting, but it might be a long walk! Sure I can probably use the subway! We will see how I will go at it!

Arriving in Osaka Japan!

8/26/2026

Hello Everybody! I ate arrived in Osaka now!
The day started early, and I chilled in bed for a bit, before packing my stuff and checking out from the hotel! I took a walk to the train station, and bought a ticket for the train to Osaka, which was cheaper than expected, but still expensive! Which I realized it wasn't really the Shinkansen train, which I wanted, but that's how it is!

The train took about 3. hours, and when I arrived, I took the subway to the station closest to the hotel! I arrived at the hotel, and checked in, chilled for a bit, and then decided to head out! I went to a park close by and then went to a store for some more Procari Sweat!

I then walked to another, bigger park, and chilled for a bit! I then decided to head back to the hotel, and leave the Procari Sweat, and head out for dinner! I saw a ramen place that looked interesting, and it was the best I have ever eaten! It was so delicious!
After dinner, I went back to the hotel, as it was getting dark! We will see what I will do tomorrow!

Last day in Tokyo for now!

8/25/2026

Hello everybody! This has been the last day for now! The day started with some terrible sleep, as I couldn't sleep, and when I finally fell asleep, I didn't get a lot of sleep!
But I set the alarm quite early, to at least get some sense!

But I was still tired, so I chilled for a bit, until I went for breakfast, the same place as before! I chilled some more and then decided to head out! I went to the Hamarikyu Gardens, in which I had to pay a fee, to get in!
But I went in, and had a look around, which was nice! But it has been very hot! No Clouds at all!

After a while, I went to another park, but I had to pay for that as well, so I went further to Shiba Park and Tokyo Tower! I didn't go up the tower though! I had a look around the area, which had a cemetery of sorts!
After that I decided to head back to the hotel, I bought something to eat along the way!

The biggest surprise is how cheap things are here! Sure the flight was expensive and the hotels are the same as in Sweden, but everything else is cheap! I have been binging Pocari Sweat, which hydrates me with electrolytes, which is needed, since it has been very hot! I have been getting a burn!

Tomorrow I´m taking the train to Osaka!

Very hot first day in Tokyo!

8/24/2026

Hello Everybody! It has been the first full dy here in Tokyo, and it has been a very hot one!
The day started later than expected, as yesterday was very long and I needed the sleep! I went for breakfast at a place nearby and chilled a bit before heading out!

I took the subway (the first time ever in Japan!) to asakusa, to find a store with stuff to by for a friend of mine, during the way I found a market, in which I bought some things for myself!
I the started walking to Ueno Park, since I was in the area! It was a decent walk as it was very hot but I eventually got there!

I walked around the park to see some temples, and seeing the park itself! Which was very nice! Then I decided to head back, and it took a while to find the right subway station, since it was different from the one I arrived in!
When I finally found the station, the card was wet, because I was sweating!, but the staff helped me to get a new one!

I also thought I got the right train, but I got the wrong one, so I switched to another one on a better line, and got closer to the hotel, and when I got off, I found a place to have some dinner!
It has been a long time since I have been in Tokyo, and I do like it here! It is also cheaper than expected, as I could have a dinner for half the price compared to Sweden!
We will see what I will do tomorrow, as it will be the last day before going to Osaka!