tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post5461108253590441563..comments2023-11-10T23:55:11.147-06:00Comments on A Swedish American in Sweden: Moving to Sweden - What to BringHairy Swedehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18041694218084956969noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-77255187931931991792015-11-24T00:20:36.749-06:002015-11-24T00:20:36.749-06:00please and thank you very much!please and thank you very much!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02281827769642728360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-28340590191182689612015-11-24T00:20:22.100-06:002015-11-24T00:20:22.100-06:00hi!
im currently looking into moving to Sweden
bu...hi!<br />im currently looking into moving to Sweden <br />but having the hardest time finding ways to ship things there,<br />obviously the least expensive the better,<br />any suggestions? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02281827769642728360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-30036289162123052010-09-26T13:02:00.645-05:002010-09-26T13:02:00.645-05:00H&M was just about the only place I bought clo...H&M was just about the only place I bought clothing while in Sweden. They are pretty inexpensive and halfway decent quality.Hairy Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18041694218084956969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-43820569729214509612010-09-24T17:53:15.772-05:002010-09-24T17:53:15.772-05:00Hey Hairy! Love your blog! I'm moving to Swede...Hey Hairy! Love your blog! I'm moving to Sweden in January so I've been looking through some stores online and I found the H&M website. I think is cheap clothing if you compare to the city where I live now Lima-PERU, what do you think about H&M clothing?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-19522079367717796562010-07-30T17:57:57.746-05:002010-07-30T17:57:57.746-05:00you cant go wrong with getting plenty of winter cl...you cant go wrong with getting plenty of winter clothing. <br /><br />hope the move goes well for him!Hairy Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18041694218084956969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-86054088067762363122010-07-26T12:06:24.673-05:002010-07-26T12:06:24.673-05:00This is a great site! My son is leaving next weeke...This is a great site! My son is leaving next weekend for Sweden for year as exchange student. We're getting down to the wire, but there are some good reminders on what to bring - and I guess we better look for a good winter coat as he'll be several hours north of Stockholm. Thought it might be better to wait...but doesn't sounds like it.vzpagenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-73609525497758260192010-05-22T04:07:21.895-05:002010-05-22T04:07:21.895-05:00I'll see if I cant pop out a post about that.
...I'll see if I cant pop out a post about that.<br /><br />Right off the bat though, clothes (like witner coats for example) are pretty expensive, and alcohol. Although that is harder to bring across.Hairy Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18041694218084956969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-7433807511008380822010-05-15T12:26:58.656-05:002010-05-15T12:26:58.656-05:00Hey! It's a really useful blog you got there. ...Hey! It's a really useful blog you got there. I'm doing an exchange in Stockholm from August till January and all this info will definitely come in handy. Erm, I have a request ... could you list things that are really expensive so I know to bring it from home. I'd probably leave a lot of stuff at home thinking I could still buy it there, but I know it can be very pricey. And pricey is never good for a student budget. (yes, I am aware that budget and Stockholm juxtapose, but hey)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-58291168499408481552010-01-11T13:26:25.436-06:002010-01-11T13:26:25.436-06:00well I miss food things. like cholula hot sauce. p...well I miss food things. like cholula hot sauce. peanut butter. good steaks. but really, just bring something that reminds you of your own home. thats the one thing that is always hard to find.Hairy Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18041694218084956969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-64142959676901126722010-01-04T14:16:48.485-06:002010-01-04T14:16:48.485-06:00Your blog has been good reading.
I am planning a...Your blog has been good reading. <br /><br />I am planning a trip to Sweden with my son, and fiancee in June. We are staying with family I found through ancestory.com a few years ago. They're on the coast in Ullånger. We're looking to take something with us for them...maybe something not so easy to get there? Besides peanut butter, lol.<br />OK, legal of course. <br /><br />Anything you miss most back in the States? or just good ideas?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Jim "Sunny" Sundquistsunnypmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15228407906165932962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-60291505844218929562009-10-26T17:42:20.471-05:002009-10-26T17:42:20.471-05:00I took as much as I could in luggage on the plane ...I took as much as I could in luggage on the plane and then shipped the stuff I didn't need right away by boat. I used a company called Hecksher. Might be worth checking out.Hairy Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18041694218084956969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-78822264835634505282009-10-23T23:56:29.395-05:002009-10-23T23:56:29.395-05:00I will move from US to Stockholm next month. I thi...I will move from US to Stockholm next month. I think your postings guide me to get ready. Appreciate it. How did you ship your stuff? Which service did you use? I'm looking for a cheaper way to ship boxes of my stuff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-3106076957701768752009-10-12T15:26:26.215-05:002009-10-12T15:26:26.215-05:00A great point, and an easy one to forget for most ...A great point, and an easy one to forget for most Americans.Hairy Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18041694218084956969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-29196179440368886262009-10-09T04:03:29.901-05:002009-10-09T04:03:29.901-05:00Good survival guide for Sweden. Remember if you...Good survival guide for Sweden. Remember if you're driving there that you can't make a righthand turn on a red light, I got busted for that. Found another good blog on life in Sweden.<br />www.howtobeswedish.blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-3615509790677525832009-09-02T15:58:49.332-05:002009-09-02T15:58:49.332-05:00@Jessica – Stockholms Stadsmission is like Salvati...@Jessica – Stockholms Stadsmission is like Salvation Army and might be worth checking out when you get here. Sites like tradera.se and blocket.se should help you out too. Also, theres a post about the weather that will give you a good idea about Stockholm:<br />http://welcometosweden.blogspot.com/2008/11/moving-to-sweden-weather.html <br /><br />You should be able to get by with what you have for a few days while you get new stuff. And also remember that Stockholm tends to be pretty mild despite its reputation.<br /><br />@anonymous – good advice. November is definitely more rain in Stockholm.Hairy Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18041694218084956969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-81697974461100932782009-09-01T06:56:16.501-05:002009-09-01T06:56:16.501-05:00@Jessica, November shouldn't be too bad, maybe...@Jessica, November shouldn't be too bad, maybe around 10C. Best way to keep warm in Sweden is to have layers of thinner clothing but with 10C you should be OK with just a pullover and a jacket, normal jeans will do as well. When the temp goes below 0 you would need a bit more sturdy shoes/boots. The pain with November is the rain so better have wind-/rain-proof jacket and shoes.<br /><br />Have fun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-55366664749069973982009-08-29T18:45:25.661-05:002009-08-29T18:45:25.661-05:00Hi there,
I'm moving from Australia to Stockho...Hi there,<br />I'm moving from Australia to Stockholm in November and I am somewhat scared about the weather and the clothing I own... I have been told to bring boots with good tread because of the snow and ice. The problem is that Winter in Australia equals approximately the same temperature as a Swedish summer, meaning that it is really tricky to get warm/appropriate Winter clothes here! I feel like I will be arriving quite unprepared, so if anyone has an ideas of markets/second-hand clothing shops where I can get some nice and appropriate gear for the Swedish Winter, I will buy you a coffee/hot chocolate/juice! xJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12294475550608286917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-27960334797272418312009-07-21T16:40:16.387-05:002009-07-21T16:40:16.387-05:00oooh... it's a hell of a lot cheaper to buy th...oooh... it's a hell of a lot cheaper to buy the clothes in the US. That being said, they take a whole lot of space in suitcases. <br /><br />I would suggst buying yourself a good coat in the US. The hats, gloves, vests, lighter jackets, anything else you might need can be bought in Sweden. But buying a good coat in the US will be worth the loss of suitcase space because they are damn expensive here.Hairy Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18041694218084956969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-78182738973180984942009-07-21T01:47:34.581-05:002009-07-21T01:47:34.581-05:00hey Hairy! What should I do since I literally own ...hey Hairy! What should I do since I literally own zero winter clothes? I only have six sweaters, and no big jackets or anything- just light sweatjackets / hoodie type things. Do you think I should try to stock up here in California... or should I just wait until I get to Sweden in August? Thanks!Jessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794488576564241969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-10704375257916069312009-07-06T21:28:06.591-05:002009-07-06T21:28:06.591-05:00glad you've been able to get some use out of t...glad you've been able to get some use out of this!Hairy Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18041694218084956969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-11243305059512050652009-07-06T15:33:51.209-05:002009-07-06T15:33:51.209-05:00greetings y'all. so glad i found this page, i ...greetings y'all. so glad i found this page, i am moving back to sweden in a few weeks after 13 years over here so i was curious how to bring home things. main concern was my external hdd's. but the link to the shipping was excellent, now i gonna bring more stuff home!!<br /> thanx y'all.thewilmerxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15037581208884559283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-42161505341607065032009-06-24T00:57:39.354-05:002009-06-24T00:57:39.354-05:00I say no actually. I brought a printer with me and...I say no actually. I brought a printer with me and it was a waste of space. Instead put away a bit of money and by one here They are cheap and if youre going to be here for a while it will make the most sense to get a Swedish one instead of worrying about the different adapters needed.Hairy Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18041694218084956969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-6907734238748280762009-06-23T16:52:12.294-05:002009-06-23T16:52:12.294-05:00Hi. would you guys recommend bringing scanner and ...Hi. would you guys recommend bringing scanner and printer devices from us or just get them there? My scanner + printer are all at 110V at this point *sigh...evahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-13207746600676805302009-06-03T01:02:52.180-05:002009-06-03T01:02:52.180-05:00good call, it helps to have good friends willing t...good call, it helps to have good friends willing to do that for you. Because inthe end, it will probably be a hell of alot cheaper than buying the stuff here.Hairy Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18041694218084956969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-89747522357093340502009-06-02T06:13:08.420-05:002009-06-02T06:13:08.420-05:00I brought both my 360 and my TV, and we use a gian...I brought both my 360 and my TV, and we use a giant adapter that works for both. The discs are not an issue as long as you have a friend in the states that wouldn't mind shipping you games. Postage is only like $5 so it isn't a big deal. This is what we did and it works just fine.Tapoboblousnoreply@blogger.com