veggiemama
15 Aug 2008
Travel / Is it safe to travel to Poland? [194]
Of course it is safe to travel to Poland. So far, no Russian attack is imminent. I am from U.S. and feel safer in Polish cities than U.S. cities for sure. Ive lived for 15 years in Poland and have traveled all over the world. Poland has no guns, except for hunters in rural areas. There is less violent crime.
when traveling via trains, which are generally a good way to travel and faster than buses...be sure to take a sleeper if it is a night train. Sleepers are relatively safe from thieves, you can lock the compartment door. Day time trains are generally safe, especially if they are 'Inter City' trains. We travel second class all the time via Inter City trains and have had no hassles.
Pick pockets are the main crime, but in cities only, from my experience. Keep your money in a pouch inside your clothes for extra protection. This goes for any city worldwide really.
More young people speak English and are pretty helpful. Most people in Poland, though they may not smile and say 'Have a nice day', will be helpful if they can.
If you have valuables in your car, do take them with you. OR park in paid guarded parking to be sure. Breaking into cars seems to be a popular pastime amongst young aspiring thieves. It is still an Eastern European country, where wealth is not widely distributed amongst all people...so, there is thievery.
Still, it is safer than many countries and the people are willing to always assist tourists.
Of course it is safe to travel to Poland. So far, no Russian attack is imminent. I am from U.S. and feel safer in Polish cities than U.S. cities for sure. Ive lived for 15 years in Poland and have traveled all over the world. Poland has no guns, except for hunters in rural areas. There is less violent crime.
when traveling via trains, which are generally a good way to travel and faster than buses...be sure to take a sleeper if it is a night train. Sleepers are relatively safe from thieves, you can lock the compartment door. Day time trains are generally safe, especially if they are 'Inter City' trains. We travel second class all the time via Inter City trains and have had no hassles.
Pick pockets are the main crime, but in cities only, from my experience. Keep your money in a pouch inside your clothes for extra protection. This goes for any city worldwide really.
More young people speak English and are pretty helpful. Most people in Poland, though they may not smile and say 'Have a nice day', will be helpful if they can.
If you have valuables in your car, do take them with you. OR park in paid guarded parking to be sure. Breaking into cars seems to be a popular pastime amongst young aspiring thieves. It is still an Eastern European country, where wealth is not widely distributed amongst all people...so, there is thievery.
Still, it is safer than many countries and the people are willing to always assist tourists.