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Kayaking in Sweden – Credit: Henrik Trygg\/imagebank.sweden.se<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

When you travel to Sweden you want to be prepared for any inconvenient circumstances. It\u2019s good to be prepared.
\nHere is a list of things you will probably need during your trip to Sweden. Things your mother would put in your luggage if she still had to pack it for you. Or maybe she still does. In that\u00a0case,\u00a0hand this list over to her! But make sure she won’t\u00a0read item number 1.<\/p>\n

Packlist for your Sweden-trip<\/h2>\n

1. Condoms<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Of course, this is something you should always carry with you, when you\u2019re in your home or any other country. But when you are in Sweden there\u2019s probably a higher chance of you actually using one (or more), finally.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

2. Mosquito spray<\/strong><\/h3>\n

For those who make a trip to Sweden to experience\u00a0Swedish nature in Summer: don\u2019t forget mosquito spray<\/strong>.
\nThere are lots of annoying mosquitos. And they desperately want your blood.<\/p>\n

3. Warm cloth<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you come during the winter season: Don\u2019t forget a warm jacket, gloves and a hat<\/strong>. It\u2019s getting cold in Sweden. Ice cold. Particularly in the north where -30 \u00b0C (-22 \u00b0F) isn\u2019t unusual. But even in the south where you can experience temperatures around the freezing point between November and April, you should have warm cozy cloth with you.<\/p>\n

4. Your Smartphone<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Of course, you should bring your phone. But not only to call mum and dad to tell them you\u2019re fine. Or your wifey or husband to tell them you\u2019re not at all impressed by the good looks of the Swedes.<\/p>

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Apart from using their phone for pretty much everything like sending messages or images via Snapchat, listening to Spotify, checking their updates on Facebook and strengthening their thumb muscles by heavy left and right swiping on Tinder, Swedes actually mainly use their phones in order to not to have to stare at you.<\/p>\n

The mobile phone gives them the opportunity to stare at something and avoid eye contact in socially awkward situations. And most Swedes seem to consider any situation as socially awkward that occur outside a their own apartment.
\nSo, blend in, start staring at your phone.<\/p>\n

Typically Swedish – 100 Things<\/a><\/p>\n

5. A camera<\/strong> (if your phone doesn’t already have a good one)<\/h3>\n

Certainly,\u00a0you are going to want to take pictures of the beautiful sights in Sweden. And I\u2019m talking about the stunning\u00a0nature in the country side and\u00a0the impressive buildings in the big cities.<\/p>\n

The fact that a handsome Swedish woman or man might be\u00a0passing by, just the moment you wanted to take a picture of Stockholms harbor, is just a coincidence. One that your best friend will certainly appreciate, when you show it to him or her later when you’re back home. So make sure your camera takes high\u00a0resolution photos, making it easier to zoom in later.<\/p>\n

What you do NOT\u00a0need to pack<\/h2>\n

No, no guns or knives<\/strong>\u00a0or other arms\u00a0needed to protect yourself from wolves or bears. At least not, when you travel to the south of Sweden \u2026 ;)<\/p>\n

Now, you\u2019re ready to conquer Sweden. Trevlig resa!<\/i> Have nice trip!<\/strong><\/div>\n
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What else<\/strong> would you pack for your trip to Sweden? Comment below or write on Hej Sweden’s Facebook page<\/a><\/div>\n
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