UK, Ireland / Cigarettes in Poland (cost, brands). The situation in the UK? [57]


About 11,500PLN/year for a twenty-a-day habit.

Travel / Which bus from Poland to London via the Eurotunnel? [27]

Yes, 31 hours. We stopped a few times of course. btw Eurolines is a company I would never use. As you know it's not one company but has hundreds (thousands?) of partners all over the place. Once when I was going from London to Prague the bus hung a left and took a two-hour detour into Holland to pick up two guys in some one-horse town. Then another two hours to get back to the place where we'd turned off. The boys finished about a dozen tinnies between them and then snored and farted away the rest of the journey. I'd rather walk.

Travel / Which bus from Poland to London via the Eurotunnel? [27]

I know it's off topic but as we're remembering nightmare journeys I went from Białstok to London once (never again). 31 hours with no toilet. The drivers claimed it was out of order. It was worse than the Madrid to Edinburgh epic I did years ago, and about as awful as Prague to Moscow with no buffet on the train (two nights). Istanbul to Batman (yes Batman) was in a league of its own. Now I bite the bullet and fly everywhere.

Law / Thinking of opening up a Greek restaurant in Poland, bad idea or good? Jenkei [45]


Oh, Białystok definitely. And bring plenty of lamb.

Life / Homosexuality in Polish Culture [231]

Because before they left they rearranged the furniture, changed the curtains and put a quiche in the oven.

Life / Homosexuality in Polish Culture [231]

I'm as tolerant as the next guy but I think there shouldn't be special treatment for people based on their sexual proclivites.
My elderly aunt was recently burgled by gays. They were never caught and there's no hope of the police ever finding the culprits.

Life / Homosexuality in Polish Culture [231]


When I was a kid I thought the Catholic Church and Christianity were the same thing. Then I grew up.
The Catholic Church would better be named the Pauline Church. When I hear the likes of Rydzyk I think, "Yes, that's Catholic, but it's not Christian."

Life / Homosexuality in Polish Culture [231]


At the risk of sounding thick, could you please explain? I see absolutely no connection whatsoever between the leader of a bronze age desert cult and a discussion on homosexuality.

Work / Advice on Teaching in Silesia [23]


Won't do you any good on this forum! I wish you luck as you sound like you're really coming. Try to find private students (don't tell the school as they might get snotty). Private companies are worth investigating as another income source. Keep in touch with this forum; there are several posters here who know what they're talking about (and many more who don't). Register and you'll probably get good advice privately.

Work / Advice on Teaching in Silesia [23]


Seanus. Lennon would never have used that awful word 'whilst'!


It still depends on what his terms and conditions are. I don't have a lavish lifestyle but I'd find it really tough to live on 3300 gross, especially when you take into account all the religious holidays, Christmas, winter hols, etc.

Work / Advice on Teaching in Silesia [23]

Is this gross or net? Will they pay your health insurance? Will you be on the staff or freelance? Do they promise to find you a place to live? Who will pay for it? 24hrs/week @ 35zł is not going to be enough if you have to pay for your accommodation and health insurance, etc. You'd survive but wouldn't have much of a life materially speaking. If you are a qualified English teacher, you could do a lot better. I know Polish teachers on 50zł per hour.

Travel / Holiday in Poland (question about transport by bus from Riga) [7]



I'm very interested to know what part of Poland you live in?

History / Chance of Lwów once again became coming part of Poland [344]


The vast majority do. Where do the posters arguing for regaining the city come from?

Travel / Which bus from Poland to London via the Eurotunnel? [27]

You must have had a terrible crossing. Was it in high summer? You'd be very unlucky to have a rough crossing at this time of year. In any case, champagne is a very effective prophylactic against sea sickness.


Have you tried Catrina trans? Poland-UK shippers. Good service and reasonable rates. I used them recently and was happy.

Life / Moving to Krakow and in need of advice and pointers. [18]


Polish is not a language you "pick up". It is extremely difficult for native English speakers. I wish you all the best, sincerely, but just to warn you, studying Polish is like unravelling the Gordian knot. As for teaching, as has been said, spring is just about the worst time of the year. Harry's right, Kraków is saturated. Try somewhere like Lublin. You can always visit Kraków.

Life / What is the reason for POLISH jokes ? [486]


Kernel, surely.

Life / Forged parking ticket received in Poland [33]


I'd say it was down to your gf as the owner.

History / Why does the idea of a "Slavic Union" with Poland seem so popular on this site? [96]


Yes.


No.

History / Why does the idea of a "Slavic Union" with Poland seem so popular on this site? [96]


17.1%. 2000 census.

Life / Polish pride. PL stickers, flags and the white eagle! Where does our obsession come from? [79]


Go to a printer's.

News / For all Americans worried about Schengen in Poland, dont worry about it. [142]


Exactly.

News / For all Americans worried about Schengen in Poland, dont worry about it. [142]


Sorry, but I don't understand. Could you explain?

Law / Your experience as a foreigner running a small business in Poland [43]

I pay 130PLN per month for my accountancy. It didn't cost me anything when I added to my profile. Be sure you can cover ZUS payments, which you have to find whether you have a good month or a bad one. When starting up you might go several months on a low income, so be sure to have a cash cushion till you get things moving profitably. The admin is very simple for small firms.

Language / Use of A/An/The ...... Articles [186]


This link gives one meaning of the term as used in French. Check your English dictionary (absolutely any one) and you'll see that in English it has just one meaning.

Language / Use of A/An/The ...... Articles [186]

Nonsense. When you're in a hole, stop digging!

Language / Use of A/An/The ...... Articles [186]


You and your dictionaries are right. It doesn't match the context.

Food / Expats' Polish food favourites [140]

I wonder if Poles try iskembe ćorbasI when holidaying in Turkey. This is their version of tripe soup. It isn't as peppery as flaki but they sometimes add vinegar at the table to give it a bit of a bite. It is considered to be a hangover cure, or rather a hangover prophylactic as it is eaten after a night's drinking. In Istanbul and other cities you can see cafes (lokanta) open late at night selling just iskembe ćorbasI. It's very good and I'd be hard pressed to have to choose between the Turkish and the Polish soups.

Food / Expats' Polish food favourites [140]


Crass generalization. British food is excellent. Next time you go, try decent restaurants or get yourself invited to civilized people's homes for dinner. Go to "Rules" restaurant in Covent Garden, London and then tell me the English murder their food twice. Sorry to sound so aggressive but you touched a raw nerve.

Food / Expats' Polish food favourites [140]


Now I know the problem. You've been to bad fish 'n' chip shops (chippies). On a recent visit to the UK I had the most sublime cod and chips in Cornwall. The fish had been locally caught that day and was covered with a light, eggy batter (some add beer). The chips were crisp and light brown, and everything had been cooked in good, fresh oil. If you go to one of the famous Harry Ramsden chippies, you can even try the (rare now) lard fried variety. I just wish I could take you right now to "Codfathers", the chippie in Saltash, Cornwall. Next time you are in the UK, ask people where the good chippies are.

Food / Expats' Polish food favourites [140]


Ah, now I just have to object. Malt vinegar and salt on chips, with a piece of breaded, deep-fried cod is my idea of heaven. Antek, be aware that we use brow malt vinegar for this. It's not easy to get in Poland, in fact I've only seen it during Lidl's British weeks.