Olaf
14 Jun 2011
Law / Can I travel to other EU countries with my Polish Karta Pobytu? [19]
It depends on your visa type.
It depends on your visa type.
Olaf
7 Jun 2011
News / Warsaw is the natural capital of Europe, not Brussels [67]
Hahahah - hilarious! Point for you!
Yup,thats what my Grandad used to say ever since his last visit,mind, it was night and he was at 15 thousand feet at the time................;)
Hahahah - hilarious! Point for you!
Olaf
7 Jun 2011
Life / Clothing sizes in Poland for children and adults [4]
Polish clothes sizes are European sizes (except maybe the UK), same with shoes, some countries have it differently, but in Poland it's the same as majority of Europe.
Polish clothes sizes are European sizes (except maybe the UK), same with shoes, some countries have it differently, but in Poland it's the same as majority of Europe.
Olaf
7 Jun 2011
Love / Iron Maiden on Wedding party? Only in Poland (in 1984 :-) [9]
Unbelievable. I wonder if they would be willing to have another gig on mine;)
Unbelievable. I wonder if they would be willing to have another gig on mine;)
Olaf
31 May 2011
Love / My Polish girlfriend's mother called her a prostitute because we live together [113]
Most doubtfull sentence I heard today.
@ Master: Don't worry too much. After all, you two live far enough from the "mum".
Most Polish mothers consider their daughter marrying a foreigner a huge success.
Most doubtfull sentence I heard today.
@ Master: Don't worry too much. After all, you two live far enough from the "mum".
Olaf
26 May 2011
Real Estate / What are possible price ranges (rent) for studio and 1 bedroom apartments in Krakow? [20]
Hi,
Congrats!
As far as accommodation in Krakow is concerned, the kind you are looking for should be around 1000 - 1300 PLN. A cheaper one is possible, true, but rather further from the centre, in remote parts of Krakow. You could get a place for 600 in Nowa Huta, but I wouldn't advise this. You''' be facing ***** of a commute and it's not nice as the centre.
Hi,
Congrats!
As far as accommodation in Krakow is concerned, the kind you are looking for should be around 1000 - 1300 PLN. A cheaper one is possible, true, but rather further from the centre, in remote parts of Krakow. You could get a place for 600 in Nowa Huta, but I wouldn't advise this. You''' be facing ***** of a commute and it's not nice as the centre.
Olaf
24 May 2011
Travel / Plus size stores for men or women - Poland Krakow / Poznan shopping [6]
Hi,
the first result from my search for xxl size clothes was:
Felicjanek 27
Kraków
tel. +48 12 422 59 33
and
ul. Dietla 49
Kraków
tel. +48 513 021 869
Hi,
the first result from my search for xxl size clothes was:
Felicjanek 27
Kraków
tel. +48 12 422 59 33
and
ul. Dietla 49
Kraków
tel. +48 513 021 869
Olaf
23 May 2011
Life / The facial piercings scene in Poland [7]
I'd be more concerned with encounters with metal detectors than
;)
I have two lower lip piercings, a nose ring, and 2 eyebrow piercings.
I'd be more concerned with encounters with metal detectors than
all these skin-head hooligans
;)
Olaf
18 May 2011
Travel / NOT COMING TO KRAKOW- KEEP IT! [30]
Thanks a lot. You don't know people in Krakow, but you seem to have a pretty shaped opinion based on... websites. Which ones by the way??
Yes, and you base your opinions on websites - that is real life experience. Now you can be a tour guide around Krakow.
I like Praha for example, but it was there when I was tricked and cheated on. In real life, long time ago - and I don't rely here on websites as you do. Internet almost didn't exist then. Now, should I be saying that Prague is s*it and people there are cheaters? I don't think so. But I do think your post sucks because you have no real experience and yet you give judgement. Come first, be cheated on or treated unfriendly and only THEN start such writing bollocks like this.
Cheers anyway!
smart arse cynical bastard
Prague where people seem a whole lot nicer
experienced the shite I've seen on Krakow expat websites
All smart arse cynical twats.
Thanks a lot. You don't know people in Krakow, but you seem to have a pretty shaped opinion based on... websites. Which ones by the way??
I'm staying in Prague where people seem a whole lot nicer. In 10 years in Prague I've never experienced the shite I've seen on Krakow expat websites
Yes, and you base your opinions on websites - that is real life experience. Now you can be a tour guide around Krakow.
I like Praha for example, but it was there when I was tricked and cheated on. In real life, long time ago - and I don't rely here on websites as you do. Internet almost didn't exist then. Now, should I be saying that Prague is s*it and people there are cheaters? I don't think so. But I do think your post sucks because you have no real experience and yet you give judgement. Come first, be cheated on or treated unfriendly and only THEN start such writing bollocks like this.
Cheers anyway!
Olaf
18 May 2011
Work / Salary, holidays - questions to employer during a job interview in Poland [47]
Are you really using this? Wow, I must adopt it some time!
As much as you can afford
Are you really using this? Wow, I must adopt it some time!
Olaf
11 May 2011
Genealogy / Jolanta born in Wusz. Help me find my true love from 23 years ago - PLEASE! [13]
Oh, not too much chances with this 'lot' of details you gave.
Oh, not too much chances with this 'lot' of details you gave.
Olaf
10 May 2011
Life / Do men in Poland go to barber shops or hair salons ? [16]
Noooo. This is absolutly uncommon. Hairs link every Pole to his ancestors and cutting them would be betrayal of their homeland and forefathers. Instead of cutting hair, Poles just wait for senility when they get bold.
WHAT a stupid question!
Do men in Poland go to barber shops or hair salons?
Noooo. This is absolutly uncommon. Hairs link every Pole to his ancestors and cutting them would be betrayal of their homeland and forefathers. Instead of cutting hair, Poles just wait for senility when they get bold.
WHAT a stupid question!
Olaf
9 May 2011
Law / What banks are people using in Poland? [50]
BZ WBK has internet and telephone access also in English and for e.g. 3 or 5 PLN per month you have everything else (including all ATMs everywhere) for free, no comission.
Deutsche bank - isn't this the bank which now has to pay the largest fine because it was proven in court that it was cheating its customers a lot? Gives thoughts... I'll never have anything to do with them for sure.
BZ WBK has internet and telephone access also in English and for e.g. 3 or 5 PLN per month you have everything else (including all ATMs everywhere) for free, no comission.
Deutsche bank - isn't this the bank which now has to pay the largest fine because it was proven in court that it was cheating its customers a lot? Gives thoughts... I'll never have anything to do with them for sure.
Olaf
6 May 2011
Language / What I learned so far about the Polish language. [30]
Hello there!
You get respect for attempt to learn Polish (and it does lok like a real attempt judging on your description).
I totally agree with your post and wish you success in mastering this hard (but beautiful) language where there's sometimes more exceptions from grammar rules than the applications of this rule:).
cheers
Hello there!
You get respect for attempt to learn Polish (and it does lok like a real attempt judging on your description).
I totally agree with your post and wish you success in mastering this hard (but beautiful) language where there's sometimes more exceptions from grammar rules than the applications of this rule:).
cheers
Olaf
27 Apr 2011
Life / How could things have gone so wrong (Poland church dress code) [195]
I have to agree with that. I like most traditions.
Less seriuously: Respect other peoples' obsessions or superstitions, no matter how ridiculous they are. Lots of people like to gather every Sunday to compare their clothing and then suddenly someone less aware comes wearing... shorts. That's not cool.
Or... you need to start with something big and controversial to run a religion?
The unwritten book;). It is a custom, as in most Greek monasteries or churches there's a sign for tourists to put something on before entering (cover shoulders and wear long pants/skirts. If you don't have anything - they'd rent you scarfs etc. I think this is fair actually.
Hahah, put it on today for an hour, walk down a street and they'll put you in a mental hospital for observation:)
Can't argue with that.
Church territory-church rules.If you don't like it simply don't go there.
I have to agree with that. I like most traditions.
Less seriuously: Respect other peoples' obsessions or superstitions, no matter how ridiculous they are. Lots of people like to gather every Sunday to compare their clothing and then suddenly someone less aware comes wearing... shorts. That's not cool.
Of course *that* message rendered their religion useless, so that's the *real* reason as to why he got crucified.
Or... you need to start with something big and controversial to run a religion?
what rules? - have you seen them codified?
The unwritten book;). It is a custom, as in most Greek monasteries or churches there's a sign for tourists to put something on before entering (cover shoulders and wear long pants/skirts. If you don't have anything - they'd rent you scarfs etc. I think this is fair actually.
The Bible's rules about dress cannot be applied directly to today's situation.
Hahah, put it on today for an hour, walk down a street and they'll put you in a mental hospital for observation:)
principles of modesty
Casual attire in these circumstances is simply inappropriate if we really think about what we are doing, where we are going and who it is we will meet.
Some things really ARE important and our clothing and demeanor ought to reflect this truth
Can't argue with that.
Principles of modesty;)
Principles of modesty;)
Principles of modesty;)
Principles of modesty;)
Olaf
26 Apr 2011
Life / How could things have gone so wrong (Poland church dress code) [195]
That's just "church fashion" - you have to follow the trends ;)
But still
in summer are more sane than priests black evening gown :D
out of respect to whom - do you think Jesus cares what length your garment is while in church?
That's just "church fashion" - you have to follow the trends ;)
But still
shorts
in summer are more sane than priests black evening gown :D
Olaf
10 Apr 2011
Life / Which cities in Poland have the most expats, and why? [34]
It akes you rather an immigrant. But depending on your professional profile, you may also be an expatriate. The definition of whom is "a highly skilled professional going abroad in order to perform a contract or permanent work" or something to that mater...
It akes you rather an immigrant. But depending on your professional profile, you may also be an expatriate. The definition of whom is "a highly skilled professional going abroad in order to perform a contract or permanent work" or something to that mater...
Olaf
8 Apr 2011
Travel / What's good to do in Wroclaw Poland? [34]
Best is to head OUT of Wroclaw asap :)
heading there soon, what's good to do?
Best is to head OUT of Wroclaw asap :)
Olaf
8 Apr 2011
Travel / Any recommendations for Krakow entertainment [12]
Why spoil perfectly good whisky? I'd rather have it separately.
Jamesons whisky with an ice cream float
Why spoil perfectly good whisky? I'd rather have it separately.
Olaf
7 Apr 2011
News / 100% TRUE! RAT MEAT PREPARED IN 3 BIGGEST CHINESE RESTAURANTS IN KRAKOW CLOSED DOWN ! [96]
I hear Satanists prefer black cats.
I hear Satanists prefer black cats.
Olaf
7 Apr 2011
Travel / Any recommendations for Krakow entertainment [12]
Ok, but still... now I know ou're more of a "cat" person anyway :D:D
But I never tasted it myself though :D
Ok, but still... now I know ou're more of a "cat" person anyway :D:D
Olaf
7 Apr 2011
Travel / Any recommendations for Krakow entertainment [12]
I might ask for it today actually. Wonder what it is...
But I will be cautious as you cooked a cat once and I am suspicious of your tastes now.
Davidek drink
I might ask for it today actually. Wonder what it is...
But I will be cautious as you cooked a cat once and I am suspicious of your tastes now.
Olaf
7 Apr 2011
Travel / Any recommendations for Krakow entertainment [12]
Hi James,
I'd recommend Nic Nowego which is a modern Irish pub (it's at Św. Krzyża 15 street).
You most likely won't be dancing there, but the rest what you're seeking is there.
Hi James,
I'd recommend Nic Nowego which is a modern Irish pub (it's at Św. Krzyża 15 street).
You most likely won't be dancing there, but the rest what you're seeking is there.
Olaf
7 Apr 2011
News / 100% TRUE! RAT MEAT PREPARED IN 3 BIGGEST CHINESE RESTAURANTS IN KRAKOW CLOSED DOWN ! [96]
so that's like a 10 000 permiles? That's how you measure certainity? LOL 1000% is sure as hell ;)
You'd have a lot of work to do to catch, skin and bone all those little tat carcasses insteado of chicken.
Hahahah! Good one.
But why it closed down? Maybe just went to look for more meat:D
1000.00%
so that's like a 10 000 permiles? That's how you measure certainity? LOL 1000% is sure as hell ;)
15,90 PLN the portion, which was indeed RAT MEAT !!!!
You'd have a lot of work to do to catch, skin and bone all those little tat carcasses insteado of chicken.
Chill out Kebab owner!
Hahahah! Good one.
RAT MEAT PREPARED IN 3 BIGGEST CHINESE RESTAURANTS IN KRAKOW CLOSED DOWN !
But why it closed down? Maybe just went to look for more meat:D
Olaf
7 Apr 2011
Work / Salary and cost of living information - Krakow [257]
No one can bear that easily. :) That was just to scare you:)
But seriously - spring, summer and autumn are usually great, so what's 2-3 months of cold and snow compared to this? You can use winter for ice skating in a number of places in the city, and a few skiing resorts just ca. 100 km from Krakow (Bialka Tatrzanska. Szczyrk and many others).
Let's see if I can cope with -25C
No one can bear that easily. :) That was just to scare you:)
But seriously - spring, summer and autumn are usually great, so what's 2-3 months of cold and snow compared to this? You can use winter for ice skating in a number of places in the city, and a few skiing resorts just ca. 100 km from Krakow (Bialka Tatrzanska. Szczyrk and many others).
Olaf
6 Apr 2011
Work / Salary and cost of living information - Krakow [257]
That sounds fine, and the salary too!
As far as renting an apartment: 45-65 m2 apartment would be fine for you I guess? That, depending on area and standard would be between 1800 - 4000 PLN. You can get a very nice place for 2500 - 3000 PLN.
Heating and other bills: rougly not more than 500 altogether (of course it's a rough estimate, it can be lower too).
Winters are cold, up to -25 C and icy/snowy but this is for max. 3 months (half Dec, Jan, Feb and half March are the worst).
In general it is too hot in summer and too cold in winter:)) But this is only a small deterrent.
That sounds fine, and the salary too!
As far as renting an apartment: 45-65 m2 apartment would be fine for you I guess? That, depending on area and standard would be between 1800 - 4000 PLN. You can get a very nice place for 2500 - 3000 PLN.
Heating and other bills: rougly not more than 500 altogether (of course it's a rough estimate, it can be lower too).
Winters are cold, up to -25 C and icy/snowy but this is for max. 3 months (half Dec, Jan, Feb and half March are the worst).
In general it is too hot in summer and too cold in winter:)) But this is only a small deterrent.
Olaf
6 Apr 2011
Work / Salary and cost of living information - Krakow [257]
Hi,
For a start, you don't menton kind of job, it's requirements etc. so I cannot estimate anything except that the salary mentioned will provide you a very decent standard of living.
If you want to evaluate if that's a good offer, in Krakow, I'd need more details.
Hi,
For a start, you don't menton kind of job, it's requirements etc. so I cannot estimate anything except that the salary mentioned will provide you a very decent standard of living.
If you want to evaluate if that's a good offer, in Krakow, I'd need more details.
Olaf
6 Apr 2011
Language / Useful phonetic English to Polish - maybe / Cichocki. Ort. [6]
Yeah, I think I've seen this one somewhere...
Apart from the fact that it is not phonetic, this is terrible Polish/English presented and it is inaccurate and misleading to every bold guy trying to speak some Polish.
I wonder who did this...
Yeah, I think I've seen this one somewhere...
Apart from the fact that it is not phonetic, this is terrible Polish/English presented and it is inaccurate and misleading to every bold guy trying to speak some Polish.
I wonder who did this...
Olaf
6 Apr 2011
Law / I was fined for not having a tram ticket in Poland. How does this affect me? [68]
A standard procedure in Szczecin for this kind of offence is kidnapping your wife and molesting your dog. Or other way round, not sure...
Does anyone know how this work in szczecin poland?
A standard procedure in Szczecin for this kind of offence is kidnapping your wife and molesting your dog. Or other way round, not sure...
Olaf
6 Apr 2011
Travel / Krakow - any 24h food place where i can order a pizza or something like that online? [15]
You can use this website, which offers from a few pizzerias: pizzakrakow.net.pl
You'd have to use website translation though (e.g. google translate)
You can use this website, which offers from a few pizzerias: pizzakrakow.net.pl
You'd have to use website translation though (e.g. google translate)