Travel / Recommendations for Zakopane [48]

I was in Zakopane and Slovakia last weekend
(I will open a new thread about Slovakia soon).

I had some guests from The U.S.A to impress and boy oh boy!, did Zakopane do the trick :)

The visibility was excellent, hence the best photo I have taken of the Tatras so far :)

Eating, listening to live music and drinking, a great time was had by all.

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Travel / Looking for nice mountains in the south of Poland suitable for a day trip. [6]


There are many many marked treks up the mountains.
Try Walking up the Beskid mountains or Recommendations for Zakopane.

News / Chairman of TVP flies the racist flag for Poland [51]


I misunderstood.


You were always very helpful (with no BS).
Maybe your "controversial" threads get more press, create more discussion and attack/defence and that is what I have been seeing more of.

I didn't mean it as a personal attack, just wanted to read something you liked, that's all.


YeaY! thanks :)
(easily pleased, am I not ha ha ha, I have been having a shite day, ah well got things done anyway).


I'll do that now, thanks.

News / Chairman of TVP flies the racist flag for Poland [51]


Could not the same be said for every country on the planet?.

I challenge anyone to state that their country has a likeable political leadership or have a blameless history over the past 300 years.


HHhhmmm "Every country has the good sence..." I don't believe you believe that.
it seems that the least qualified get the job, from practically all countries, wouldn't you say?.
I am always hearing stories (I have never cared to find out the validity) about the royal family in England talking about the natives in Africa or China in a derogatory way.


Is that not a double edged sword?.
If you don't feel proud no matter what passport someone holds.
Does that not also mean you do not feel, resentment/anger/ashamed or just negative towards people's misdoings despite their passport?.
And of course you should be proud of your achievements in life but it reads like you live here in Poland and well... hate it.. hate everything about it.

I use the word hate because I sence some emotional link to your dislikes and criticisms.
I know some of my posts make it look like I work for the Polish tourist board, I just think there is enough negativity on this forum.

But your threads are different, you are intelligent and usually have something to say.
I would still like to see a photo of the tomb stone door mat, just out of curiosity.
OK, all that aside ha ha ha, tell us three things you enjoy/like about Poland, come on, please?.


Made me think of this (eDITED VERSION OF THE 10 STEPS OF GRIEF).
1. SHOCK 2. EMOTIONAL RELEASE 3. PREOCCUPATION WITH THE COUNTRY 4. SYMPTOMS OF SOME PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL DISTRESSES 5. HOSTILE REACTIONS TOWARDS THE COUNTRY 6. DEMANDING APOLOGIES (GUILT)7. DEPRESSION 8. WITHDRAWAL 9. THE SUBJECT BEGINS TO RE-ENTER RELATIONSHIPS 10. RESOLUTION AND READJUSTMENT TO REALITY.

But in fairness, I used to live in a country I absolutely hated (no names :)
My quality of life was zero and I am so so so glad to be out of there.
I was stuck there for 2 years, I had very little option in the matter.
And if the country had a forum like this, while I was living there, I would have been a lot more aggressive in my comments than Harry's are about Poland.

People come on here quite often from England telling Poles not to complain when living in "their" country and some ass might be tempted to say this to Harry, truth is, it is his right to have his opinions, negative or otherwise.

I would just like to hear something from him that he genuinely likes about Poland

News / Chairman of TVP flies the racist flag for Poland [51]

Hi Harry,

I would love to read something genuinely positive about Poland from you, please?.
I know you live here and have become a bit of a hard-liner pointing out flaws about particular things, which I actually enjoy some of the time. At least it creates debate and discussion.

When I first joined this forum, I liked reading your no BS, very helpful facts on certain laws, things to do and ways to do them, which I have not read in a while from you (perhaps it I'm not reading the correct threads?).

Every country has these ass's, how they ever got into Diplomatic circles is worrying.
And it is not a bad thing you do, after all we must be critical.
It is just I would love a list of things that you really genuinely enjoy and are proud of, that are 100% Polish.

Best regards,
SeanBM.

P.S. excuse me if I am going off topic here but I mean my comments to be made about the bigger more general topic.

Titled "Harry only sees bad things in Poland".

News / Economic Worries in Poland?? hahaha [10]

A bit of perspective : 1 Polish zloty = 0.204864487 British pounds

1000 Złoty is 205 pound sterling.


I wouldn't say it would be funny, not even in a low sarcastic sence.


Should we not spend money?.

Media Markt wanted to encourage people to buy from them by dropping their prices.
People bought at a seizable discount AND I am kickin meslef because I bought an LCD T.V. (not for myself) and a pen drive not knowing the sale was coming.

You have a point but not from the correct perspective, in my opinion.
Banks here, probably because of their reluctance to give mortgages which is a huge part of their profits are pushing smaller loans on people here.

I got a credit card (I did not ask for) in the post with 10,000 Zloty on it.

I am not an economist (obviously) but it seems that there is a big grey area in between spending money therefore generating cash flow, stimulating business and blowing money you don't have on something you don't need.

I see in Ireland some people threw away insane amounts of money that wasn't theirs, on things they really did not need at astronomical prices.

I see people here in Poland, still being very practical, discounts of 22% is substantial.

I understand that "need" is a subjective word.

Water filter for a fridge, 4gig pen drive, new dvd player.
Cost 472PLN or 97 Pounds (having saved 22%).

How many of you have a water filter for a fridge, 4gig pen drive, new dvd player in total costing 97 Pounds sterling?.

Prices of electronics and kitchen appliances are the same price here as in London.
Consider the wage and this is disproportionate.

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Good question.
It would be short sighted to think that the "never ending economic tigers" are never ending.

In all this it seems that a lot of economists are baffled as to the real way things have gone, both here and abroad.

Poland is still quite underdeveloped and while other countries are falling down the stairs of their economy, Poland seems to be falling up (all paradoxes intended).

I am still mystified as to why, although it has become more difficult to get a mortgage for an apartment or house, rents are decreasing or staying the same in some areas?.

Perhaps less tourists freeing up accommodation and the landlords are lowering prices to make their accommodation more attractive?.

Travel / Holiday in Poland advice? Sights, some photography, look around etc. [4]

Hello Rosamira,

And welcome to the Polish Forums.


Either, it is up to you.
If you wish to do extensive travelling in the country side it might be better to bring a friend for company.
Polish people speak English more in the bigger cities.


All modes of transport are good, I would recommend buying a bike and biking it.


It is not expensive in comparison to London, it is bloody cheap in comparison to London :)


.I would say NO.
The usual applys at night near bars in the big cities but common sence is enough.


This is a good question, people from the west often talk about how "unfriendly" Easteners are but it is not true.
People here do not smile with their mouths but with their eyes.
Eye contact is much more important here than in London (if you know what I mean).


In the cities all hotels/restaurants/ and most of the people can speak English, in the country side, only some young people (I would say).

But all you need is a few guidebook phrases and a spring in your step and you'll be grand.

I am from Dublin and Live near Krakow. We can advise you better, if you tell us more about your interests, hobbies and preferences.

I like your attitude, Ibiza with drinking mates would be hell on earth for me.

Travel / What is a milk bar and are there any still remaining in Poland? [14]

If you want to know what it is like you must watch this :)
This is a "bar mleczny" (milk Bar).
From the very good film "Miś".

UK, Ireland / Poles flee N. Irleand homes after World Cup riots [70]


Absolutely spectacular.
I am a city boy meself but those cherry blossoms are breath taking. They are ending that time now.
I have the peach tree, blackberry and grapevines (planted at the same time as Osiol's garden thread) coming up nicely. Along with the already existing, apple and cheery trees.

I still have apply Jam from last year's batch.
The peach and grapes will take a while but I can wait :)

UK, Ireland / Poles flee N. Irleand homes after World Cup riots [70]

Poles flee N. Irleand homes after World Cup riots.
Jeez, no surprise there, I live in Poland.
And if ever my home was attacked like that , on those terms , I would flee.
People with families in foreign countries attacked at home, would leave, of course.

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I always enjoy reading your posts on here, Barney.
Always level headed, informed and you have good taste in films/documentaries.
Just an out of the blue type question, do you work in the film industry yourself?.

Travel / WrocLOVE or Wroclaw,which is the better ? [8]

Krakow and Zakopane are the best :)

I have not yet been to Wroclaw and I am currently making plans to go.

Tell me why you think Wroclaw is the best, and show photos if you have any, give your recommendations.

History / An apology to Poland from Australia [55]


i think I understand your point but as an English man, is your disagreement with McCoy's, Harry's opinion or both?. That was the bit, I found unclear.

History / An apology to Poland from Australia [55]

Back on topic (for me).

I would not blame one man's ill informed message on the nation.

History / An apology to Poland from Australia [55]




Osiol, is this a response to Harry's thread?.


I have to ask, were you ever stationed in Ireland?.
There was a thread, when I first started this forum, and some guy went on about Ireland, the north to be exact.
I was just wondering if it was you?.

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I have come to expect, nationalism/patriotism from a forum that has a nation in it's title.

History / An apology to Poland from Australia [55]

ww2australia.gov.au
This next bit i thought was interesting.
ww2australia.gov.au/wardeclared/ - Australia at war 3 September 1939


There could well have been, of course.
Plenty of "prisoners" hated Britain.


It strikes me as strange that you are looking for an apoligy from Australians.

News / Lech Wałęsa threatens to leave Poland [30]


That is what I understood but I do not know anything about Jews, so I went kind of off your point.
The only time I hear or see anything about Jews is people celebrating Jewish culture in Krakow and a lot of Jew hating nonsense on here.

News / Lech Wałęsa threatens to leave Poland [30]


I have met many Poles who do not think so.
Wałęsa has become the poster boy for the solidarity movement in the "west".
Personally, I don't care so long as Poland is free.
I think as far as commie hunting, there are probably bigger fish to fry.


This is indeed interesting, Poland came down hard on the Nazis but not so hard on the Soviet communists.
I know that your point was about Jews and I am adding to it in a slightly different direction (I know nothing about Jews).

I think for many there is still a deep fear, that people could "disappear" if they talk out against communism, even to this day, like back in the, not so good old days.

News / Polish driver follows GPS directions into lake ! [30]


I want one with a female French accent...

Bonjour Seeaaaannn... you arh sexy, yes!.


Mine has a very serious English voice, i try to annoy her but she is well used to me at this stage ;)

News / Polish driver follows GPS directions into lake ! [30]

You get the feeling people are depending too much on technology, rather than good old, tried and tested, common sence.

"Robert Jones , South Yorkshire, said he trusted his navigational system and continued to follow it when it told him the steep, narrow footpath he was driving on was a road."

Mr Jones, from Doncaster, South Yorkshire, Driver Led To 100ft Cliff Edge By Sat Nav.

UK, Ireland / england Bio regulations for non EU citizens [11]

Ah ok,
I have never heard of DNA sample for a VISA.
Be sure to tell us how it goes.

UK, Ireland / Why Scotland doesnt Need any Immigrants By a Scotsman [56]


I actually heard that, when I was there, you just jogged my memory.

UK, Ireland / england Bio regulations for non EU citizens [11]

Where are you from vivianzizi?.

UK, Ireland / Why Scotland doesnt Need any Immigrants By a Scotsman [56]


Yes, exactly, in Norwegian too.

"Melk", in English "milk", not such a great difference but the way it is pronounced is the same.


And trading routes, Dublin is a Viking town.


How'd they loose them?.

UK, Ireland / england Bio regulations for non EU citizens [11]


Wow, i never heard of that.


Well your DNA is every part of you, your hair, for example.
It doesn't matter if it is misplaced.

Although, have you seen the film "Gattaca"?.

UK, Ireland / england Bio regulations for non EU citizens [11]


It must be, I better get cracking,

Not so long ago, I was hatched....

I bet it is something really clever and easy.

Biotechnology, Biofuel, B.O.

But for citizens to produce it, it sounds like an I.D. card.

UK, Ireland / england Bio regulations for non EU citizens [11]

Hello vivianzizi,

I am not clear what "a citizen being asked to produce their bio's", means.

Biographies? :)

UK, Ireland / Why Scotland doesnt Need any Immigrants By a Scotsman [56]


In this sentence the most unusual word is "braw".
In Norwegian "bra" pronounced "braw", means "good".

I am of course just speculating but thousands of years of trade must have left some traces in the language.

When I sailed from Bergen, Norway to The Shetland Islands.
I was surprised at the language used, had many Norwegian words.

Travel / Back from Krakow an kielce [30]

The weather has picked up, it is finally Spring time.

And if you're around Krakow deano or charlie2483, we could go for a pint, let us know.

UK, Ireland / Why Scotland doesnt Need any Immigrants By a Scotsman [56]


What about you?.
What are your thoughts on the matter of Scotland being independent?.

UK, Ireland / Why Scotland doesnt Need any Immigrants By a Scotsman [56]

Is Scotland going to get independence?, if so when?.

I am also curious what Scottish and English people think about Scotland being independent?.

Doesn't Scotland have natural resources, like gas and oil off the cost?.