Life / Feasibility and cost of a bicycle in Krakow? [13]


You were really fortunate to have such a short commute. I'm sure the cost of the bicycle will pay for itself very quickly :)

Genealogy / How common is it for other people of Polish origin to discover they are actually Jewish? [127]


No, he lived in New Jersey at the time.

Love / Polish women USED TO BE much more attractive: [162]

Here's some photos of actress Stephanie Powers (Stefania Zofya Federkiewicz), taken long ago.

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Food / "Modern" Polish cooking (funny video clip) [21]


Watching the first guy was more interesting;)

Genealogy / How common is it for other people of Polish origin to discover they are actually Jewish? [127]


My dad had mentioned a few of his Polish friends, had revealed their partial Jewish ancestry to him later in life. He could never understand why they had kept it a secret.

Food / "Modern" Polish cooking (funny video clip) [21]


Then he added chopped pickles. Kind of a 1000 island combo. That's okay... I'd still let him cook for me:)


Heck yeah!

Law / Is running a business in Poland very profitable? [33]


I wonder how well Antiques & Collectible shops do financially. I'm sure they do exist; but I didn't see too many of them, during my visit to Poland.

Real Estate / Using Gumtree to find housing in Warsaw [7]


On PF you can usually find apartments readily available for rent in Warsaw.

News / Polish Students Striking in Lithuania [80]


One of the seven dwarfs.

Love / Affairs don't pay - Poles say [11]


A poor man is supposedly more faithful to his spouse. Probably, because he doesn't have the money, to wine and dine a mistress.

Food / Cabbage and Noodles of Poland - Golabki? [30]


I have to agree with you 100%. I can't wait to have some at the Polish Bazaar, during the end of September.

Life / Making friends in Poland - is it easy? [21]


My niece went to Kraków last year for a week. Her Polish vocabulary consists of about 20 words. To her advantage, many of the people who has met there spoke English. She made friends with a few people right away. They all went to dinner together and pubs. She still keeps contact with them quite frequently.

Classifieds / Poznan CouchSurfing/Language Exchange Club meetings - weekly! [12]


Sounds like lots of fun. Around how many couchsurfers would you estimate, show up on an average week?

Food / Cheapest grocery store in Wroclaw? [5]


Is Biedronka pretty much a self-service type of of food store, including bagging your own groceries? Utilizing this type of feature may help keep costs a bit lower to consumers.

Life / How do Polish people in Poland respond to Polish people abroad....? [17]


Some of the older generation tend to think that we're all wealthy. Oh don't we wish :)

Travel / Traveling around Poland - our photo stories with very personal commentary [225]


Does Dark Cave have any stalactites or stalagmites? Reminds me of Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico.

Language / Wedding day talk - common sayings or interesting phrases? [11]


Just say nie to everything & all should work in your favor... (KIDDING!)

Language / Wedding day talk - common sayings or interesting phrases? [11]


Be prepared to hear "Sto lat" over & over again.

Travel / What do you look for when planning a trip to Poland? [6]


I like hotels that are walking distance to good restaurants. Having a nice lounge located within the hotel is a plus. I also need easy access to transportion systems; especially getting to and from the airport.

USA, Canada / Gift idea for something uniquely American that is difficult to find in Poland? [67]


Chili is an excellent idea. Jars of Salsa are readily availabe, thoughout much of the US. I recall a different thread on PF. Someone from Poland was very found of Taco Bell salsa.

Genealogy / Where Polish-American People Living Now? Updated List. [8]


Didn't see much mentioned about California, except for Los Angeles.

USA, Canada / Gift idea for something uniquely American that is difficult to find in Poland? [67]


Give him a poster of Obama. JUST KIDDING!

You can give your friend a framed photo of a nice place, located close to where you used to live in the US. An ocean or mountain scene may be good. If you have kids, you can have them draw a pretty thank you card too:)

USA, Canada / looking for agencies that help Polish immigrants set up businesses [5]

This link may provide some assistance" - polishcolorado.com

Travel / After 7 Weeks, why i loved Poland =) [22]


During my visit to Poland, I fell in love with the wonderful country too.


Thank goodness! Some college students came to my rescue when I was lost in Warsaw.

Life / Polack: A Small Minded Movie. [17]


Interesting... I think I may watch the film, when I have a little more free time available. Thanks

Life / Where are the second-hand stores in Krakow? [14]


Lol, I also hoped to find great thrift shops, when I visited Poland. The closest things I found were an over-priced antique shop in Warsaw. They sold mainly jewlery and watches. The other place was an antique shop in Lublin. It looked good, but it was closed on the day I went there :(

Life / Mosquitoes in Poland [40]


I'm having flashbacks of the savage little ba$tards, nearly biting me to death last summer in Poland. I feel as though I've developed more insect bites, while making this post.

Life / Dog Boarding Facilities/Dog Hotels in Poland [28]


Perhaps you can bring the little guy with you to your hotel. Try contacting a pet-friendly hotel to accommodate your needs:)

USA, Canada / Polish or American Education? [180]

I promise to post only in English. Although I'd love to know how to post in Polish;)

I say kill two birds with one stone. Start off by having the children attend a private Polish school, located within the United States.

Life / Poznaniak = Tightwad? [8]


My cousin's boss is from Warsaw. He likes to brag about how much money he makes from his business.
He also makes it very well-known; he really enjoys spending his money too!