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Going to the movies in Poland Posted by Kasia on Jun 5, 2017
You may be going on a vacation to Poland. It could be summer vacation, spending Christmas vacation with a family. You may be staying in Poland for a while for work, school…or maybe you just decided to move there? Well, going to the movies is always a great idea! There are definitely some great Polish…
On the plane to Poland! Posted by Kasia on May 31, 2017
Air travel enables you to get to the largest Polish cities quickly and comfortably. But flying can be stressful, we all know it! I have to say that I deal with flying really well, however my husband…not so much. Some people deal with a fear of flying, others can’t sleep or relax during long hours…
Mother’s Day in Poland is celebrated on May 26th! Posted by Kasia on May 25, 2017
We already celebrated Mother’s Day (Dzień Matki) here in USA (which by the way was amazing – my girls and my husband filled my day with surprises, sweet thoughts, lots of hugs and kisses), but Mother’s Day in Poland is celebrated tomorrow, on May 26th! But what ever may be the date of Mother’s Day…
Taking a cab in Poland Posted by Kasia on May 15, 2017
Traveling is so much fun! Traveling to and around Poland is easy, thanks to well-served airports in a number of cities, plus systems of trains, buses, taxis and ferries. You’ll have no problem reaching the major cities, and once there, you can get around relatively inexpensively. Taxis in most cities are easily available and not too expensive. Reliable…
Shopping at a Polish grocery store Posted by Kasia on May 12, 2017
Visiting another country is so much fun! But sometimes it could get a little tricky if you don’t know the language. What if you have to do some grocery shopping? It seems easy, right…? In most cases you will probably be able to take whatever you need from the shelves yourself, but there are the special…
How to survive passport control and customs clearance in Polish Posted by Kasia on May 10, 2017
Poland is a member of the Schengen agreement, which allows U.S. citizens to enter the country for a period of 90 days without a visa. However, if you are planning on staying in Poland for longer than 90 days, attending school or working for a Polish company, you will need to acquire a visa before…
How to politely refuse something in Polish Posted by Kasia on Apr 26, 2017
We all know that English is very widely spoken in Poland, especially by younger generations. But, a few basic phrases in Polish will always come in handy, and will always be met with approval by your listeners. Polish people tend to be rather in awe of anyone who attempts to speak their language, and even the most…