What not to bring to Munich

Okay, I've read a lot about what you should bring when moving to Munich. But what about all the crap that, once arriving in Germany, you realized you really didn't need?
I've always been a heavy packer, but when faced with airline weight limits, I realize that I'm going to have to sacrifice a few things here and there.
I'm flying from Vancouver, B.C. on June 28th to be an au-pair (hopefully) for a year. And maybe I'll stay another year after that, if I can manage.
Thanks!

all of my (US) electronic equipment...if you can leave it behind, do. otherwise, you will have to buy converters for it (which can get expensive).

Summer is normally hot, winter is normally cold. Last year we had highs of mid 30's, and lows of -20.
I'd bring as little as humanely possible. Even in 1 year you will accumulate a monstrous amount of stuff anyway.

abra, don't forget to bring a bra.

haha, geddit?

and happy birthday too.

A couple good guide books for touring. There are some travel books in english over here, but the selection is slim.

A GSM cell phone SIM card compatible if you already have one.

A Vonage VOIP router if where you are staying has high speed internet and you want to make it easy for family and friends to stay in touch.

Just to make it clear to all, 95% of North American electronics will work in Europe just fine. Almost without exception, transformers on electronic equipment sold in the US are designs for 110-230V and 50-60Hz. Usually all you'll need to get your US electronics working is a plug adapter.

Of my two computers, stereo, PDA, wireless router, and about half a dozen other electronic devices, the only one that wouldn't work as is was the wireless router. A 15Euro AC-DC converter from Conrad's fixed that.

If you are coming to be an au-pair for a year, don't bring any of that stuff. You will be living with a family. They will have a stereo.

Bring summer and real winter clothes. Not stuff for Vancouver winters, but stuff for the mountains. Munich is only an hour away, it will get cold.

Bring your absolute most comfortable shoes. You will walk way more than you do now. Leave anything where you cannot picture when and where you will need it behind.

Half the clothes, twice the money. Always.

I always find this site very useful, see the packing list section here
http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europ...ich-TG-C-1.html

Edit actually for a change these packing lists are not that good, only info about weather

@ ajohnson077 and DrivinWest- thanks for the info about the electronics. Thankfully, I don't have very many, so I won't have to worry too much about that.
@don riina- the weather sounds about like Idaho is. I just hope the summers aren't too hot, because I'm definitely more of a cold-weather girl.
@dr warner- Don't worry, I'll pack a couple of bras. And thanks, I'm now officially an adult.
@Otic-That's good to know about the travel books. I just bought a lonely planet one titled Bavaria that I hope will be helpful.
@showem- I don't have any really comfortable sneakers, but I think I'll invest before I leave. (in less than two weeks! ) But as I'm just a high school graduate, I really don't think I'm going to manage "twice the money." Just no more movies for Abra.
@Eric the Hamster-It's always good to know about the climate! And that site had good tips about Munich, too.

Thanks to all of you for your help. I'm going to be travelling to England and maybe France for July and August because I won't start my job until September. I'll also be staying with my boyfriend and his family until I start work. I look forward to maybe meeting some TT'ers at some event!
Thanks again.

Oh, another useful piece of advice for Au-Pairing. You are earning just pocket money, it's not a real wage. The best way I found for not being broke at the end of the month was to take the money I was paid, set aside what I needed for my transit pass, then divide the rest into 4 equal bundles. That was then what I could spend each week.

Dont bring any emotional baggage or pre-conceptions.

Just turn up and enjoy a totally different place to live..

Munich is Great, but there is always someone "Ranting on" about something they dont like..

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