14 by Can on 31/10/08
Try Gräddfil, probably the best dairy product. Swedes use it to make chip dips. But even when eaten plain, it is remarkably gratifying.
12 by You know me a little go! on 08/10/08
For someone who eats RICE!, there is an asian store in the city center (where you turn right on around the corner of H&M), there will be a yellow-sign store of asian stuffs, rice selling there is much cheaper than getting it from Hemkop or ICA..
....just to let you know
11 by aIdA on 04/10/08
in my previous life, in the UK, on a friday night i used to bring out the best of animal party in me.
life in tenhult on a friday night, is about disappointments; i am studying logistics, ironically, i suffer from bad logistics.
recommendations: don't even bother complaining about any issues. The school were not prepared for such a RUSH! man!!!
10 by aIdA on 02/10/08
...continued (from 8):
don't trust the bees when sleeping: man they can bite, and they can be bitter!!!
now..on a positive note:
hmm...thinking required. be back.
before i forget
..great coffee shop close to University; Italian quality coffee. They do ILLY beans. also, they prepare hot chocolate the traditional indian way. thumbs up.
9 by Anonymous on 02/10/08
The thing that pisses me off about Jonkoping is that: back in my home country I used to have a rock band. When I came here I tried to compose a band and I made it! BUT: there is not studio with instruments and equipment to do our rehearsals....I heard that we have to rent these ''studios'' that are empty rooms and buy our own equipment....and I am not talking about guitar or bass quitar...I am takling about drums, microphonis, console. And I am a drumer..what am I supposed to do buy a drumset to have a band here? Can't we find a place to do the rehearsals? If anybody an help me please go for it!
Good luck to everybody!
8 by aIdA on 02/10/08
Long journey from Tenhult to Rekommendabel. it is past midnight, so since I can't keep track of my own thoughts, don't expect you to do so. but I don't need to be fully awake to tell you:
NOT TO: move to Tenhult to live, if you are a student that is.
A minor observation, however: Don't forget your water bottle at home; it will cost you a ridiculous 2 euros to buy 0.5l.
If you are on the train to Nassjo or somewhere similar, don't get off in Tenhult by mistake...
Don't buy Filmjolk, or thick milk...it is addictive!!
Don't live above a family that knows nothing about family planning, and has half a football team going off at night!!!
4 by Can on 18/09/08
OATLY, the oat drink that is touted as a substitute for milk, comes in a few versions. The regular one has its brand name written in orange typeface. Oatly was invented in Sweden and hence it is quite possible that many foreigners get to see it for the first time. Its has a mild taste, milk-like fluidity and will sure be pleasant if you like oat or oatmeal porridge. It is also remarkable in that it is one of the rare products that contain entirely locally grown ingredients. And the regular version doesn't contain anything with an unpronounceable name.
3 by Can on 13/09/08
IF Hallby, the local handball club, competes in the Swedish second division. They play their matches at Idrottshuset, which is pretty central. The team is being coached by Johan Pettersson, who is still registered as a player as well. Johan Pettersson, by the way, is an eminent figure in world handball. Up until 2005, he played for THW Kiel, which can be said to be Real Madrid's counterpart in handball. He was also a member of the-then invincible Swedish national team of the '90s and early 2000s.
Hallby, comprising fairly young players, promises a truly amateurish sports spirit and equally moving games. Browse www.hallbyhandboll.se for the club's schedule if interested.
1 by Can on 11/09/08
Delicatoboll, the quasi-chocolate being sold in Hemköp, is strinkingly good albeit a bit pricey given its size. Havreboll, with its 32% oat content, is worth a shot as well. 6 KR each and you get to pay 15 KR if you buy 3. There is a greenish, partly chocolate coated thing on the same shelf and it may taste a bit bizarre to the unprepared palate.