Travel / Is the general consensus in Poland that black people shouldn't visit? [35]

Ciscosupastar, I'm sure that people here will be welcoming. You'll probably come across same staring but people we'll be friendly. Have a good time in Krakow.

Work / How much for a private English lesson in Poland? [10]

A bit too much for a small town. Check the rates here.

Life / New English Language Magazine for expats in Poland? [24]

You can find this newspaper in some places in Krakow.
krakowpost.com

And there is also this electronic publication....

nwe.pl/subscribe.php

Travel / Alone in Krakow, what to do? [25]

krakow.pl/en/?chl=EN

kopalnia.pl/home.php?action=&id_language=2&

cracowonline.com

Check out these sites. I think that you'll be very comfortable with about 500zl unless you have very extravagant ideas. Have a good time in Krakow.

Travel / What are Your Best Poland Travel Tips? [64]

Don't forget your gas masks - just in case. Oh, and forget about shower -you might get dissolved. Better safe than sorry.

Travel / Hotel recommendation in Krakow [23]

Try this- cracowonline.com/accomodation.php

Travel / What are Your Best Poland Travel Tips? [64]

Natalka, the tap water in Krakow is safe. It was really bad about 15 years ago in one part of the town.

Work / working as teacher in Warsaw [15]

A Polish person doesn't need to be succesful in English to gain matura but he/she must be succesful in any foreign language.

Work / working as teacher in Warsaw [15]

Michal was right in this case. We still have here teachers with FCE who teach in public schools. There is an official instruction from a school inspectorate (I live in Krakow) allowing teachers with A FCE grade to teach. Those with B and C have to get a one year permit for teaching and they do get this permit.

Travel / Trains in Poland - Krakow to the Polish sea [8]

If you take a train called Szkuner from Krakow to Gdańsk it'll take you about 5 hours.

...7 hours, I,m afraid

Travel / I'm going to Poland in September! [33]

I hope you like surprises.

Travel / I'm going to Poland in September! [33]

Unfortunately there is no highway between Warsaw and Gdansk. Moreover, there are loads of crazy drivers here who like to overtake on a bend. I don't recommend driving from Warsaw to Gdansk unless you know how to survive here.

Travel / I'm going to Poland in September! [33]

Michal you must have beei here in 60s or 70s. It's nice to see that you have pretty good memories...

News / Poland in Schengen Group [16]

Just quick border crossing.

Work / Becoming a SPANISH teacher in Poland [21]

Mikebarrera, have a look at this site: Although it's for ESL teachers, it can come in handy.

Travel / Train: Krakow - Bratislava [7]

I called an internarional office at a train station in Krakow. They told me that you can't book on-line but you should go to an international box office at any train station in Denmark and buy there a ticket Krakow-Bratyslava. Good luck.

Travel / Train: Krakow - Bratislava [7]

I'm afraid that you may have problems to book online tickets for polsh trains going abroad. If you don't find anything on the internet, I can call the train station in Krakow tomorrow to get some information.

Travel / Train: Krakow - Bratislava [7]

Try this

intercity.pl/en/main

Travel / I need budgeting assistance for a vacation [10]

I can ask my dentist :)

Travel / Tourism in Poland the plus and minus points for the natives [38]

ups...sorry

Hello, you are right realising all those changes but they have nothing to do with tourists. It's much wider problem. And I'm not sure about religion - I'm afraid that there are more "churchgoers" than religious people. For many a Sunday mass is kind of habit, a social event, an opportunity to dress up. I saw this problem in this way 20 years ago and I don't think that it has changed so much.

Travel / Tourism in Poland the plus and minus points for the natives [38]

It's a pity, Tornado, but I find a lot of people here to be very rude too. And I really don't know why it's like that. Probably those people are frustrated - overworked and underpaid. Maybe all those communist years did it to us - there was so much to complain about. However, I think that most people in Poland are nice and for sure not rude but it's much easier to spot those rude.

Travel / Tourism in Poland the plus and minus points for the natives [38]

It's a pity, Tornado, but I find a lot of people here to be very rude too. And I really don't know why it's like that. Probably those people are frustrated - overworked and underpaid. Maybe all those communist years did it to us - there was so much to complain about. However, I think that most people in Poland are nice and for sure not rude but it's much easier to spot those rude.

Travel / Tourism in Poland the plus and minus points for the natives [38]

I was in my 20is 20 years ago :)

Travel / I need budgeting assistance for a vacation [10]

These prices come from posh, widely advertised places. If you live here you know places with really good dentists who charge less. They usually don't have secretaries wearing mini skirts and you don't watch tv when you wait but quality of services is still very good.

Travel / Tourism in Poland the plus and minus points for the natives [38]

Amathyst, merits are obvious - we need money so we need toursits. I live in Krakow and I really like to hear foreign languages being spoken spoken here. I think that tourists find Krakow interesting, charming. This city has it's soul.

Drawbacks? Sometimes it's difficult to find a seat and drink coffee at the Market Square but it's not a big deal. As you may see I can't find any problems.

Travel / I need budgeting assistance for a vacation [10]

I had my root canal dobe for about 100 zl. Angela, $1800 is enough for a plane ticket to Poland and visit to a dentist :)

Travel / I need budgeting assistance for a vacation [10]

I think that for eating out something about 70-80/person/day should be enough-if you don't choose expensive places. Haircut goes from about 30, tooth removal about 50/70 - but all depends which place and which city you choose. You should ask your friends about all details because not always the most expensive dentist is the best one. Have a good time in Poland.

Travel / Where to book a room for 2 nights in Warsaw? [7]

Try this -

warsaw-online.eu

Travel / Hotel recommendation in Krakow [23]

I'm afraid that's not so easy to find a decent place in July/August. Try to find something right now. Good luck and have fun in Krakow.

Law / Bars in Krakow - opportunity to start up a business? [4]

Killerkat, that's not true anymore. The city centre is much more than the Main Square. Peope constantly open and close their businesses, so you may find something for you. However, I'm afraid that it'll take time.