dxx
24 Jul 2008
dxx
28 Jul 2008
Life / Is it me or do any guys in Poland not have shaved heads? [113]
Hahaha, nice one :)
who's the british guy in that picture, he looks gay.
Hahaha, nice one :)
dxx
30 Sep 2008
Food / What's your favorite Polish beer? [870]
I would say Zywiec or LECH, I dont like Tyskie at all...
Dog in the fog is not bad either if you're into dark beers...
Na zdrowje!
I would say Zywiec or LECH, I dont like Tyskie at all...
Dog in the fog is not bad either if you're into dark beers...
Na zdrowje!
dxx
20 Nov 2008
News / What Poland can't do right [113]
- Maintaining the quality of their roads...
- Speaking English
- Making administration for people easy
- ....
is there anyone who will come forward and actually say that there is sth POland does worse than every other country?
- Maintaining the quality of their roads...
- Speaking English
- Making administration for people easy
- ....
dxx
4 Mar 2009
Travel / Good beer stores / House of Beer in Krakow? [5]
I was wondering if anyone knows any good beer stores in Krakow.
Stores where you can find international beer (Belgian for example).
Thank you very much!
I was wondering if anyone knows any good beer stores in Krakow.
Stores where you can find international beer (Belgian for example).
Thank you very much!
dxx
1 Jul 2009
Love / Are 98% of young Polish girls emotionally unstable and mood changing? [191]
lol, nice one...
I once heard that if a Polish girl is dropped on her head when she is born, it is a legal requirement to name her Kasia. It supposedly lets the rest of the Polish people know that she should be treated with kindness.
lol, nice one...
dxx
1 Jul 2009
Work / Belgian applying for a financial job in Poland with question [7]
Hi Olivier,
I am a Belgian myself and working in Krakow for a multinational company in Finance.
You can always send me a private msg if you need more info.
Greetz
Hi Olivier,
I am a Belgian myself and working in Krakow for a multinational company in Finance.
You can always send me a private msg if you need more info.
Greetz
dxx
2 Jul 2009
dxx
27 Jul 2009
dxx
5 Dec 2009
Life / Do expats living in Poland speak Polish? [233]
I am Flemish living in Poland but didnt master the language either yet, I can help myself in a store but that's about it, a fluent conversation is still a utopia, I have lived here for one year and 2 months now...
after some time spent in my host country (soon ex-host country) I can actually say that I master the national language pretty well, at least 1 out the 2 national languages - sorry Flemish!
I am Flemish living in Poland but didnt master the language either yet, I can help myself in a store but that's about it, a fluent conversation is still a utopia, I have lived here for one year and 2 months now...
dxx
15 Dec 2009
News / What Poland can't do right [113]
You should make your own sushi, thats what I do here in Poland, all ingredients can be found in Makro
Sushi.
You should make your own sushi, thats what I do here in Poland, all ingredients can be found in Makro
dxx
26 Mar 2010
Language / Poltran? (the free online Polish-English dictionary) - where's it gone? [48]
Try for only words dict.pl
Very good and reliable
Try for only words dict.pl
Very good and reliable
dxx
5 Apr 2010
Travel / Krakow a safe and friendly city for foreigners? Read this! [161]
I have been living in Krakow as a foreigner for about 18 months now.
Overall the city is not bad when it comes to safety, however, if you provoque it (could even be by talking in English), you will have to live with the consequences too.
There are bad and mean people in every big city in Europe, Krakow is not an exception to this rule, it has nothing to do with Poland, you could easily get mugged in Brussels or Barcelona or Paris too...
I think your friends were just at the wrong place at the wrong time, nothing more, nothing less...
And about the staff in the hospital not able to speak in English, that is something I have noticed as well, but then again, this is Poland, not England, so nobody can force them to speak in English.
I have been living in Krakow as a foreigner for about 18 months now.
Overall the city is not bad when it comes to safety, however, if you provoque it (could even be by talking in English), you will have to live with the consequences too.
There are bad and mean people in every big city in Europe, Krakow is not an exception to this rule, it has nothing to do with Poland, you could easily get mugged in Brussels or Barcelona or Paris too...
I think your friends were just at the wrong place at the wrong time, nothing more, nothing less...
And about the staff in the hospital not able to speak in English, that is something I have noticed as well, but then again, this is Poland, not England, so nobody can force them to speak in English.
dxx
5 Apr 2010
Travel / Krakow a safe and friendly city for foreigners? Read this! [161]
To be honest, as a foreigner living here for a year and a half, Im even a bit fed up with all those tourists coming here all the time...
2) So stay at home, you won`t be beaten. I live in Cracow and I`m pissed of tourists now.
To be honest, as a foreigner living here for a year and a half, Im even a bit fed up with all those tourists coming here all the time...
dxx
5 Apr 2010
Travel / Krakow a safe and friendly city for foreigners? Read this! [161]
Nothing, there is still a lot of police around the main square at all times
Where is the policing, jeden? The market square should be regularly patrolled, especially on Friday and Saturday nights. Kraków had a visible contingent of police when I was there so what has changed?
Nothing, there is still a lot of police around the main square at all times
dxx
5 Apr 2010
dxx
5 Apr 2010
Travel / Krakow a safe and friendly city for foreigners? Read this! [161]
That, I think, is very wrong.
Okay, not all foreigners behave in the way they should, but a lot of them that actually live and work in Krakow for some time do behave and know how to act but still they become the victim of senseless crime.
Imagine every country in Europe would start having the same mentality towards Poles who work in another country? Where would it end? Because we foreigners might not always behave in the best way, but neither do Polish people that "work" abroad.
Since Poland is in the European UNION for some years now, I think it is about time for Polish people to stop the crime and realise that they are part of a bigger community now, called Europe. Seems like Polish people only understand this when its for their own advantage (example : working in other European countries), but when its tourists visiting their country, they expect everyone to speak Polish, act in a normal way and beware of who they look at and in what way...
It will take some time for this country to develop to the standards of a Western country, I realise that, but hating people and beating them up for fun just because they are not Polish will not get you guys any closer to this goal either.
I have friends who beat up foreigners everyday, break their teeth or their face just for pure enjoyment
That, I think, is very wrong.
Okay, not all foreigners behave in the way they should, but a lot of them that actually live and work in Krakow for some time do behave and know how to act but still they become the victim of senseless crime.
Imagine every country in Europe would start having the same mentality towards Poles who work in another country? Where would it end? Because we foreigners might not always behave in the best way, but neither do Polish people that "work" abroad.
Since Poland is in the European UNION for some years now, I think it is about time for Polish people to stop the crime and realise that they are part of a bigger community now, called Europe. Seems like Polish people only understand this when its for their own advantage (example : working in other European countries), but when its tourists visiting their country, they expect everyone to speak Polish, act in a normal way and beware of who they look at and in what way...
It will take some time for this country to develop to the standards of a Western country, I realise that, but hating people and beating them up for fun just because they are not Polish will not get you guys any closer to this goal either.
dxx
5 Apr 2010
Travel / Krakow a safe and friendly city for foreigners? Read this! [161]
Kazimierz is a very cosy area, u might find a lot of nice restaurants and places to see there that are not too touristic.
Another nice place to go is the lake of Krispinow, a little bit outside Krakow, lovely in summer time to sit outside and have a good pint.
Any recommendations for nice little finds in Kraków as regards shops or sightseeing?
Kazimierz is a very cosy area, u might find a lot of nice restaurants and places to see there that are not too touristic.
Another nice place to go is the lake of Krispinow, a little bit outside Krakow, lovely in summer time to sit outside and have a good pint.
dxx
5 Apr 2010
Travel / Krakow a safe and friendly city for foreigners? Read this! [161]
Mirko, it's people like you that ruin the image of the whole country to outsiders, please read my previous post carefuly, if there is any word you dont understand, feel free to ask.
Foreigners, you should UNDERSTAND once for all, you ARE NEVER WELCOMED here!
Mirko, it's people like you that ruin the image of the whole country to outsiders, please read my previous post carefuly, if there is any word you dont understand, feel free to ask.
dxx
5 Apr 2010
Travel / Krakow a safe and friendly city for foreigners? Read this! [161]
They are also paid from MY money, since I work here and pay taxes, and I am not Polish.
Because Polish Police is paid from OUR MONEY, of Polish citizens
They are also paid from MY money, since I work here and pay taxes, and I am not Polish.
dxx
5 Apr 2010
Travel / Krakow a safe and friendly city for foreigners? Read this! [161]
There are a lot of lovely places around Krakow that are not very touristic.
Like you could for instance also visit the national park in Ojcow, which is about 15km outside Krakow, and while you are there, visit Skala, a lovely little city nearby with an ancient castle that is open to the public for a very low entrance price (I believe it was 10zl).
The kind of things you want to do on a sunny sundayafternoon :)
Any places more off the beaten track?
There are a lot of lovely places around Krakow that are not very touristic.
Like you could for instance also visit the national park in Ojcow, which is about 15km outside Krakow, and while you are there, visit Skala, a lovely little city nearby with an ancient castle that is open to the public for a very low entrance price (I believe it was 10zl).
The kind of things you want to do on a sunny sundayafternoon :)
dxx
5 Apr 2010
Travel / Krakow a safe and friendly city for foreigners? Read this! [161]
Just Skala.
Its real close to Ojcow on the way to Olkusz.
Skała or Pieskowa Skała?
Just Skala.
Its real close to Ojcow on the way to Olkusz.
dxx
23 Apr 2010
Life / Where to Find a household storage company in Krakow? Help [16]
Apr 23, 10, 17:38 - Thread attached on merging:
Looking for temporary storage in Krakow
Hi all,
I am looking for a company that offers temporary secured storage for furniture, clothing in Krakow.
The thing is I have to move out of my appartment by the end of next week so I am looking for a place that offers storage for a week/month...
I know that there are similar companies abroad but I was wondering if this also exists in the Krakow area.
Thanks in advance!
Wouter.
Apr 23, 10, 17:38 - Thread attached on merging:
Looking for temporary storage in Krakow
Hi all,
I am looking for a company that offers temporary secured storage for furniture, clothing in Krakow.
The thing is I have to move out of my appartment by the end of next week so I am looking for a place that offers storage for a week/month...
I know that there are similar companies abroad but I was wondering if this also exists in the Krakow area.
Thanks in advance!
Wouter.
dxx
18 May 2010
Work / I got a job in Krakow for 3500 zl Brutto...is it ok ? [33]
I work as a foreigner in Krakow as well and if u rent a cheap place, and dont spend like crazy, 2500 nett would cover the costs, but dont overdo anything.
Dont expect to live in luxury or be able to go out as much as you want.
For language skills you contribute, I would say the payment is rather low.
I think with the 12 months they mean if u stop before that period, u have to pay back all the costs like the 2 weeks living, trainings etc, it was like that when i worked in another country at least.
To be honest, I would negotiate the payment and try to get more.
I work as a foreigner in Krakow as well and if u rent a cheap place, and dont spend like crazy, 2500 nett would cover the costs, but dont overdo anything.
Dont expect to live in luxury or be able to go out as much as you want.
For language skills you contribute, I would say the payment is rather low.
I think with the 12 months they mean if u stop before that period, u have to pay back all the costs like the 2 weeks living, trainings etc, it was like that when i worked in another country at least.
To be honest, I would negotiate the payment and try to get more.
dxx
18 May 2010
Travel / Best clubs in Krakow? No tourist traps. [64]
There are loads of clubs around the main square, I would recommend Shakers, Frantic, Il Blanco, Kitsch, Rdza, ...
All of em are nice, I would suggest you go around and see which one u like, and leave it if u dont like it, most of em dont charge entry fee anyway.
Around the main square, there are no rough clubs or clubs to avoid, so just go out, have a blast, and keep on looking and drinking till u find something worth while!
Enjoy!
Any recomendations for good nightclubs:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday:
There are loads of clubs around the main square, I would recommend Shakers, Frantic, Il Blanco, Kitsch, Rdza, ...
All of em are nice, I would suggest you go around and see which one u like, and leave it if u dont like it, most of em dont charge entry fee anyway.
Around the main square, there are no rough clubs or clubs to avoid, so just go out, have a blast, and keep on looking and drinking till u find something worth while!
Enjoy!
dxx
5 Jun 2010
Language / what's the difference between... "spierdalaj" vs "wypierdalaj" [6]
I dont know the difference, but they have in common that you both spelled them wrong :)
I dont know the difference, but they have in common that you both spelled them wrong :)
dxx
25 Jan 2011
UK, Ireland / Polish clubs / pubs in Dublin? [17]
Hi all,
I was wondering if anyone was aware of any clubs or pubs in the Dublin city centre (Dublin 1 / Dublin 2) where a lot of Polish or just central European people in general go out?
I know about one place on caple street but if you order a wodka there, its smirnoff so I wouldnt call it Polish, also, all the staff is Chinese...
So if anyone would know any of these place, and on which days it is busy, it would be highly appreciated!
Dxx
Hi all,
I was wondering if anyone was aware of any clubs or pubs in the Dublin city centre (Dublin 1 / Dublin 2) where a lot of Polish or just central European people in general go out?
I know about one place on caple street but if you order a wodka there, its smirnoff so I wouldnt call it Polish, also, all the staff is Chinese...
So if anyone would know any of these place, and on which days it is busy, it would be highly appreciated!
Dxx
dxx
25 Jan 2011
Real Estate / Where to live, where to avoid in Krakow [28]
Well, most areas of Krakow are kinda okay, if u live in the city centre, you will be okay, just avoid aread like Nowa Huta or Podgorza, since they are quite dodgy...
If you are living outside the centre, Bronowice or Krowodza are nice areas with easy access to the city centre by tram or bike.
Good sites to look for a place are gumtree dot pl to start with!
Good luck in your move, if you would like any additional info, pm me since Ive lived there for 2 years as a foreigner
Pozdrawiam,
dxx
Well, most areas of Krakow are kinda okay, if u live in the city centre, you will be okay, just avoid aread like Nowa Huta or Podgorza, since they are quite dodgy...
If you are living outside the centre, Bronowice or Krowodza are nice areas with easy access to the city centre by tram or bike.
Good sites to look for a place are gumtree dot pl to start with!
Good luck in your move, if you would like any additional info, pm me since Ive lived there for 2 years as a foreigner
Pozdrawiam,
dxx
dxx
25 Jan 2011
UK, Ireland / Poles and Irish, what do you think, are we friends or enemies? [62]
I find Poles and Irish get along quite well actually, they are not locking themselves up, Poles are actually interacting with the Irish and a lot of friendships are built that way.
From what I experience, Polish here in Ireland get along with all nationalities, something that can not be said from the Poles in Poland...
I find Poles and Irish get along quite well actually, they are not locking themselves up, Poles are actually interacting with the Irish and a lot of friendships are built that way.
From what I experience, Polish here in Ireland get along with all nationalities, something that can not be said from the Poles in Poland...
dxx
28 Jun 2011
UK, Ireland / Where to buy Żołądkowa gorzka, cherry with honey in Dublin? [4]
The topic says it itself, is there any off lisence in or around the city centre in Dublin selling this?
I found the off lisence on Talbot street sells Wyborowa and Zubrówka, but haven't managed to find Gorzka.
Thanks in advance!
The topic says it itself, is there any off lisence in or around the city centre in Dublin selling this?
I found the off lisence on Talbot street sells Wyborowa and Zubrówka, but haven't managed to find Gorzka.
Thanks in advance!