Adrian Grist
@The Dippylomat esq
English expat in Sweden
Forum posts
65
Contacts
5
About me
English
Lives in Malm枚
Speaks English
Registration: 25 September 2011
Renting in Malm枚 as a student by Valoric Fire
I am curious based on market conditions how difficult it is to find a private flat in the Malm枚 area? I am trying to find a suitable location to relocate for my graduate studies this Aug 2014 at Malm枚 University. I am currently in New York and ...
I cannot speak from personal experience as we got on the housing ladder asap, but I think finding a first hand rental can be relatively difficult, but certainly not impossible. Do you know the city at all, it might help if you have a particular area ... Read More
Student needs advive.
Hello there, Sunsinsweden! Have we met? I am a writer in Malm枚 too :-) Read More
Student needs advive.
I have been in Sweden for just more than three years, and I had my first job interview last week! That came about by A LOT of relentless networking. Best of luck, it can be tough, but it is not impossible. Read More
Looking for British- Irish- or Englishspeaking men by AnnaLS
Hi everyone! I don't know if I'm allowed to post that kind of stuff here but I hope so! I am working on a Swedish movie and we are looking for english-speaking men living in Gothenburg preferably native from England, US, Australia... anyone that ...
I am another Adrian, I have the poshest accent you've ever heard...but I live in Malm枚. I guess that is no good? Read More
relocating to Malm枚 from Sydney
I came from the UK, a bit nearer, but the same in theory in that I needed to ship my stuff. I used a UK-based company, but most removal companies who do international moves seem to have deals in all the countries they deal with. I had no contact ... Read More
Learning Swedish in Malm枚
Look up SFI courses, they're free and pretty accommodating regarding personal and professional circumstances. Adrian Read More
Dane looking for friends in malm枚
Hello there, I am an English chap living in Malm枚 with my Swedish fianc茅e - I work freelance and am always happy to meet for a coffee. Adrian Read More
Health Care by CorinneF
I checked questions asked on this subject before but need to clarify something if I may. I am English and my husband is Germany and we currently live in Germany but plan to retire to Sweden in a couple of years. Researching the National health ...
I can only speak from my own experience, but... I am a double organ transplant patient who moved to Sweden after my transplant - of course I need fairly regular monitoring so was keen to get my healthcare sorted before I moved...however... On a ... Read More
getting to know new folks in Malmo by JAG42
Greetings! Just moved to Malmo last weekend to follow up on an internship position. Very much liking the area and have spent past few days walking about the place to try and get the lay of the land and all that, but looking to get to know me some ...
I am not sure what time I am meeting Rose the Kenyan Who Is Always Late, but I/we'll not stray far, so I can meet you at the statue - I'll send my mobile number in a private mail so you can text if it all goes pear-shaped. Read More
getting to know new folks in Malmo by JAG42
Greetings! Just moved to Malmo last weekend to follow up on an internship position. Very much liking the area and have spent past few days walking about the place to try and get the lay of the land and all that, but looking to get to know me some ...
Actually, by pure coincidence, I have just this very moment arranged to meet a Kenyan chum for coffee on Wednesday afternoon - she may very well bail/be so late she actually arrives on Thursday, but you are more than welcome to join us - does that ... Read More
Looking to move to Sweden.
Hello there, Finding work in Sweden can be VERY difficult unless you are a fluent Swedish speaker, or you already work for a company which has an office here and is happy for you to speak your mother tongue. Read More
getting to know new folks in Malmo by JAG42
Greetings! Just moved to Malmo last weekend to follow up on an internship position. Very much liking the area and have spent past few days walking about the place to try and get the lay of the land and all that, but looking to get to know me some ...
Maybe meeting up at the statue in the middle of Storatorg? I tried uploading a photo of myself on here for the purposes of making me identifiable, but apparently my face was deemed 'unsuitable' for this website! But let me know when you are around ... Read More
getting to know new folks in Malmo by JAG42
Greetings! Just moved to Malmo last weekend to follow up on an internship position. Very much liking the area and have spent past few days walking about the place to try and get the lay of the land and all that, but looking to get to know me some ...
Okay then! Well, if you are not too shattered after work, then a late afternoon thing would suit me fine. Whereabouts do you work, I can try and think of a good coffee place as convenient as possible - I cycle, so am pretty mobile as to where we ... Read More
getting to know new folks in Malmo by JAG42
Greetings! Just moved to Malmo last weekend to follow up on an internship position. Very much liking the area and have spent past few days walking about the place to try and get the lay of the land and all that, but looking to get to know me some ...
'ullo there, I've been here for two years - engaged to a Swedish girl (the usual story!) Happy to meet up for a coffee as and when. Adrian Read More
How to make friends in Malm枚 by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Malm枚 :top: [b]Which are your best tips to ...
I am happy to meet for coffee, I am relatively central and work on a freelance basis, so if someone sets a date which is good for them - I'll be there! (Although I have friends from the UK over) Let's do this! Adrian next weekend) Read More
Taking it OffLine: Live Get Together for Expats in Malmo?
Hey guys, are we still doing this? Read More
Taking it OffLine: Live Get Together for Expats in Malmo?
I am flexible too, I have laundary on Wednesday afternoon, but apart from that I am free. Did you prefer early evening, you say? That works for me too. Read More
Taking it OffLine: Live Get Together for Expats in Malmo?
I am up for it! Read More
Life in MALMO,work oppotunities
Life in Sweden and Malm枚 in particular: http://thenorthernplights.com/ Read More
To move to Sweden
Try the jobs page in The Local, a Swedish newspaper for English speakers :) Read More
Londoner looking for any job over the summer, Perfect english.
SFI is the fastest and most recognised route to learn Swedish, it is also something you may have to complete before you are considered for work in these parts :-/ Read More
Calling All Expats!!! by Rabz81
Hi everybody! I'm a new member and would like to meet some new people, particularly from England, though not excluding anyone else!! I've noticed there's plenty of new members who want to make new friends, though everybody seems scattered about and ...
I am happy to meet anyone in the Malm枚 area. If you're new to Sweden, then feel free to subscribe tto my nlog: thenorthernplights.com Read More
hello
Hello there, Whereabouts were you thinking of moving to? Do you have a particular city in mind? I live in Malm枚 and here is my truthful yet light-hearted look at life here (feel free to subscribe, I only post about life in ... Read More
@totally_me04, 1234eeka, adrian, heart20 &others: a meetup in Feb? by J3R804
Hi! How about organising a meetup for all? For example have a brunch in Metro (molevangs) on Sunday in February.
Yeah, search for me with this: adrian.grist@gmail.com Read More
@totally_me04, 1234eeka, adrian, heart20 &others: a meetup in Feb? by J3R804
Hi! How about organising a meetup for all? For example have a brunch in Metro (molevangs) on Sunday in February.
That's cool, we should wait until we can all make it..it is VERY cold here now, -15c as I type! Read More
@totally_me04, 1234eeka, adrian, heart20 &others: a meetup in Feb? by J3R804
Hi! How about organising a meetup for all? For example have a brunch in Metro (molevangs) on Sunday in February.
The second Sunday in Feb is the 12th, I can do that...shall we work around that date? I'll post a photo too so you can indetify me! There is a statue in the square, should we make that the meeting point? Read More
Hello!
I am a Brit living in Sweden, feel free to subscribe to my take on life in Sweden: http://thenorthernplights.com/ Read More
Looking for friends in Malm枚. by Totally_me04
Hello there!! I and my sweet danish husband have just moved here in Malm枚(mollevansgatan) a month ago due to some strict rules in Denmark,.therefore i'm looking for friends who i Can talk to and whom i Can hang out with sometimes..i'm a pinay ( ...
Hej J3R804, I live here in Malm枚 with my Swedish girlfriend, fancy a coffee at some point? Adrian Read More
Moving to Malmo on February 2012
Hello there, Karyle! I am a 38-year-old British chap living with my Swedish partner here in Malm枚. I have lived here for just over a year and more than happy to meet for a coffee and give you a few pointers from my own perspective :) Making ... Read More
Moving to Sweden Feb 10th! by intheskywithdiamonds
Hej! I'm moving to Sweden quite soon and I am looking for some friends. Facts about me: * Origionally from the US, but I have been living in Barbados for the last year. Yes... moving from Barbados to Sweden in the dead of winter... you read that ...
Hej there, Whereabouts are you moving to? I am an English chap living in Malm枚 with my Swedish sambo. Adrian Read More
Looking for friends in Malm枚. by Totally_me04
Hello there!! I and my sweet danish husband have just moved here in Malm枚(mollevansgatan) a month ago due to some strict rules in Denmark,.therefore i'm looking for friends who i Can talk to and whom i Can hang out with sometimes..i'm a pinay ( ...
Hej there, I will be quick as I have to dash off to my SFI course soon, but I am a Brit who lives just down the road from you. I have been here for just over a year and live with my Swedish sambo. I am normally up for a coffee but I started back at ... Read More
is it possible to be lawyer in sweden even if iam egyptian??
Do you speak Swedish? I am no lawyer, but I dare say the legal system here is VERY different to the one in Egypt. Read More
Public transportation in Malm枚
There's only ONE way to get around in Malm枚: thenorthernplights.com/2011/06/24/dispatch-5 Read More
I need a flat in Malmo urgently!
Hello there, May I recommend Hemnet: hemnet.se And also take note of the advice I give about property in Malm枚 here: thenorthernplights.com/2011/06/10/dispatch-3-2 BEST OF LUCK! Read More
Moving to Stockholm by a1exa
Hello everybody:) I have couple of questions and I hope someone can help me. My boyfriend is considering a job offer in Stockholm, and that would mean we would have to move. And here is my problem, I am worried that I wont be able to find a job. ...
I have been here for just over a year now and live in the very south of the country, in Malm枚 (just a hop, skip and a bridge from Copenhagen - which is AMAZING!). Overall yes, I am very happy here, but I did know what I was entering into as I had ... Read More
Moving to Stockholm by a1exa
Hello everybody:) I have couple of questions and I hope someone can help me. My boyfriend is considering a job offer in Stockholm, and that would mean we would have to move. And here is my problem, I am worried that I wont be able to find a job. ...
In the cold light of a Swedish winter morning, perhaps 'nepotism' was was the wrong word, it is more about how you find out about work...people who work in the industry will have more knowledge of what is available within that industry, they won't ... Read More
Moving to Stockholm by a1exa
Hello everybody:) I have couple of questions and I hope someone can help me. My boyfriend is considering a job offer in Stockholm, and that would mean we would have to move. And here is my problem, I am worried that I wont be able to find a job. ...
To be honest, I have a very specific job too (journalism, although I am a bit tipsy at the mo so it may not read like I have any qualifications at all!) Networking is the key over here, there is a lot of 'friend nepotism' - start looking into ... Read More
Moving to Stockholm by a1exa
Hello everybody:) I have couple of questions and I hope someone can help me. My boyfriend is considering a job offer in Stockholm, and that would mean we would have to move. And here is my problem, I am worried that I wont be able to find a job. ...
Hello there, Well, as for language you need to get yourself on an SFI course ASAP, that is free and a good place to start networking to boot. May I suggest The Local newspaper (if you have not done so already) for jobs: thelocal.se/jobs And for a ... Read More
Go check out my blog about Gothenburg and more!
Done, looking forward to reading more! Adrian Read More
Pls. advice some tips or necessary stuffs before moving to Stockholm.
Ah, welcome to Sweden my Bangkokian friend, I live in Malm枚 which is a bit of a trek away, but I can recommend you buy a bloody thick coat! Here are my observations on living in Sweden: http://thenorthernplights.com/ If you would like to ask more ... Read More
Go check out my blog about Gothenburg and more!
Hej! Wanna cut a Swedish Bloggers deal? I'll subscribe to yours if you subscribe to mine :-) thenorthernplights.com ~The Dippylomat esq. Read More
Who knew there was a gang problem in Sweden?
I didn't, but now I do! http://thenorthernplights.com/2011/11/18/dispatch-25-gangs/ ~The Dippylomat esq ~For all you need to know about life in Sweden. Read More
Movers and item suggestions
Hello, me again! I'd see how big your flat is before you decide, and remember they probably use different plus here than in the U.S..I have not been Stateside for years so I cannot recall what you use over there, but you don't want to bring a ... Read More
Finding a flat in Stockholm
Hello there Wes, Try having a trawl through this site, the Swedish property market (both private and rental) works in a very different way, but this site is certainly one of the most popular ways to search for property. I don't known how adept you ... Read More
How to make friends in Malm枚 by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Malm枚 :top: [b]Which are your best tips to ...
I am living 30 mins outside Malmo in Sjobo. Are there any expats (English speaking) to meet? Would love to chat!!I think I fit that category! Let me know if you are still here, I think I am a bit late to this thread! Read More