Archive for the year 2011
Telecommunication Posted by Kasia on Jan 24, 2011
In the era of the mobile phone calls from phone booths seem as strange as sending a letter by post instead of an email or traveling by horse drawn carriage to work. So popular not so long ago this mode of communication will most likely disappear one day. But if you need to use a phone…
Custom regulations for entering and leaving Poland Posted by Kasia on Jan 21, 2011
It is always good to know what you can bring with you and what you can leave with while visiting Poland. Nobody wants unpleasant surprises. You don’t want anybody to take away your little cute gift that you bought for someone… That’s why I decided to share everything I know about it. Customs Duty When…
Health and exercise Posted by Kasia on Jan 20, 2011
We all know how important healthy lifestyle is. Unfortunately, according to the report “Bridging East – West health Gap”, Poles are among the least physically active societies in Europe. Only 3 to 10 % of Poles (depending on age group) show sufficient physical activity. We need more active lifestyle and sport! Not only does stationary…
Useful Polish phrases Posted by Kasia on Jan 19, 2011
Here are some basic phrases that would help you during the visit in Poland. Of course there are many more of them, but these simple ones should be enough for the beginning. Yes = Tak No = Nie Thank you = Dziękuję Thank you very much = Serdecznie dziękuję You’re welcome = Nie ma za…
Numbers Posted by Kasia on Jan 18, 2011
It is impossible to use any language (including Polish, of course) without knowing the rules connected with liczby/liczebniki/cyfry (numbers). Therefore, I am going to present how the aspect of numbers and numbering looks like in the Polish language. First of all, let’s talk about liczebniki główne (Cardinal Numbers): Numbers from 1 to 9: 1 –…
Opening hours Posted by Kasia on Jan 17, 2011
Shop’s opening hours, especially large department stores, differ from western EU times. Despite some of the efforts of right wing politicians who wanted to limit or even close shops on holidays and all shops on Sundays Poland is still a country where you can do your shopping on any day of the week and generally 24h a…
Internet access for tourists in Poland Posted by Kasia on Jan 14, 2011
Traveling across Poland you will find many possibilities of connections to the internet. If you take your laptop or palmtop with you there will be occasions for free internet connection in hot spots located in many hotels, restaurants, airports, stations and often in popular places of tourist interest. Almost all three star hotels offer free…