Travel / Places to visit Poland for the New Year? [30]

I have a 4 year old so when I visited Poland I always thought what it would be like if my child was there. I got the impression that Gdansk/Sopot were very child friendly. In Gdansk there were lots of street entertainers and old things with stories attached that would play with a 9 year olds' imagination.

In Sopot there is a water park ( though I dont know what it is like inside ), a well patrolled beach and lots of seaside junk to buy. A lot of Polish families holiday in Sopot so there are a lot more family orientated things to do.

There's also a pirate ship which departs for mini cruises round the bay, didn't go on it but it looked like fun.
Krakow appeared more touristy and more of a focus on grown ups. Your 9 year old would enjoy a visit to the Wawel and all the stories of dragons etc. I dont know if I would recommend a visit to the Salt mines though. You would need to keep a close eye on your child as it is dark and, well, err ... a mine.

These are just my impressions as a tourist and I would be interested to hear from local Polish.

UK, Ireland / Polish night in an english club? No way....... [51]

Luvverly jubberly.
Thanks for the info Bubba.
Going to try and fit in a visit to Malbork too ( thought I'd mention that, just in case anyone thought all I did on hols was drink ).

How are you getting on looking for a hotel Telefonitika

UK, Ireland / Polish night in an english club? No way....... [51]

Sounds kushty.

UK, Ireland / Polish night in an english club? No way....... [51]

Spatiff sounds interesting, what sort of an entrance policy ?


Yep - and you can't tell if they are any good or not until you venture in. Went to a few in Krakow that were deserted but I had a drink anyway so as not to offend by turning round and leaving.

UK, Ireland / Polish night in an english club? No way....... [51]


Sounds good Bubba - go for it !
When I was in Sopot last year I went to a few bars along the Monte Cassino - quite good for meeting people but most of them were tourists out people watching. Went to some clubs down by the beachfront which were ok but a bit overpriced by local standards( had to move from brandy to Wodka - clubs same world over suppose ! ).

I'd be looking for a few laid back bars where you can sit and get the crac with the locals and the Polish on their hols.

P.S.Anyone noticed how a lot of the bars in the old town are in basements - easily missed.

UK, Ireland / Polish night in an english club? No way....... [51]


Darren - Tell me more please ! I am going to 3miasto in May and want to make the most of my visit. Did you stay in Sopot or Gdansk ? Any particular good bars/clubs? Hotel any good?

Any impressions, insights you could share ?

Language / Terms for greetings in Polish [10]

Co nowego ?

News / Just answer 4 quick Q's on "Polish Dress" pleaseeeeee(",) [10]


Can't get a decent pair of jeans in Poland !
Have you had a look at the BigStar website ?

UK, Ireland / Scotland/Poland the brave [23]


The fourth verse of which is all about saving us from the Scots.

UK, Ireland / Scotland/Poland the brave [23]


The national anthem drones on about the wars of independance in the 13th century, Jacobites were at least four centuries after that.

Love / Do you think that Poles are faithful [74]


No.


Such as ....................

Life / Poland has killed my inner child [105]

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Hi Bartolome - If you are living in Scotland, have a look at this site. Lots of people in the same situation.
I'd recommend "Polished" in Edinburgh for a good night out too.

I appreciate its more easily said than done.

Life / Poland has killed my inner child [105]


Decent duds - Diesel etc. Plenty of people with cash in Sopot - no decent clothes shops.

Life / Poland has killed my inner child [105]


You have got to be the most pathetic Troll ever !

Language / Whats with the Polish "U" ? [12]

"Uspokoj sie" kinda gets shortened to just "uspoko". It is slang and always gets a laugh from my Polish friends when said with a Scottish accent !

Thanks to all responses.

Language / Whats with the Polish "U" ? [12]

So in these instances is it used for emphasis, or to exaggerate a point ?

Food / A good name for a Polish bar? [55]

Count Casimirs'

Genealogy / Ros and Debranski surname [9]

Ross in the Scottish context means headland in Gaelic, there is a region called Ross in the Highlands. It is also a family name, there are many Ross's in Scotland.The Clan Ross originates from the 12th Century.

UK, Ireland / Scotland/Poland the brave [23]


Yep - definately "rant mode" material !

UK, Ireland / Scotland/Poland the brave [23]


Rawlinson from Lancashire claimed this in the 1720s however the natives had been wearing the kilt for centuries beforehand.


Yes they were, so were the bagpipes, speaking Gaelic, clan system, public gatherings, any weapons, any form of Highland dress etc etc etc
Then came the clearances.

UK, Ireland / Polish shop owners in in Aberdeen [7]


Can't believe this one Lynds ! Sorry.

Love / What do Polish women look for in a relationship? [70]

Yes !

Life / Poles like Czech and French... Their attitude toward another nations [21]


And the Scottish ?

News / Russian bear flexes his energy muscles - threat to Poland? [37]

The European Commission had better forget about its illusions. As far as the gas is concerned, they will have to deal with the Russian state," "Novaya gazeta" quoted him ( Putin )as saying in October 2003.

A 1997 presidential resolution barred foreign-controlled firms from owning Gazprom shares traded on Russian exchanges.
Gazprom own around 50% of shares in the major Gas suppliers in Poland, France, Hungary, Slovakia, Greece, and Bulgaria. Around 40% in Germany.
You dont need to be an expert to figure out Russian strategy.

News / Russian bear flexes his energy muscles - threat to Poland? [37]

Frank - Spot on for mentioning this. This is the real threat to Poland and its growing economy.
Any probs for Russia and Putin and Gazprom just turn off the Gas.

UK, Ireland / Cheap Flights on WizzAir.....is it a con ? [27]

Plenty of Wizz Air penny flights from GLA Prestwick to Poland - the tax and stuff brings it up to around 40 pound return.
Centralwings can be quite cheap, starting around 9.99 one way before tax, flying out of Edinburgh.

Real Estate / Property Management in the Tri-City area in Poland? [8]

If you could Casper that would be great - I am still at the scoping stage though. Got a lot of homework to do first though.

Thanks again !

Real Estate / Property Management in the Tri-City area in Poland? [8]

"Big Time " as a % would roughly be? Roundabout 10 - 15 % of the monthly rental would be bearable.
( Although it sticks in the throat a bit since I would be doing it myself if I could ).


Yep - big concern.