Travel / Quiet places to visit outside of Krakow [15]

Hi there, I'm sure this topic has been covered before, but I'm looking specifically for places that might be off the beaten track a little and unspoilt by tourists.

I fully abhor British louts (despite being a fellow countryman) and indeed I'm not keen on tourists in general (despite being one), however I've unfortunately had to compromise on going to Krakow at the end of July with friends, instead of my preferred time of September, so cannot avoid them. My aim is spend a couple of days around Krakow (incidently I have been before a few years ago) and then jump on a bus/train to some more remote less touristy places, even if I end up having to go by myself.

Where would you recommend I venture out to? I enjoy taking in urban landscapes and architectural wonders as much as rural countryside. Downsides, I speak no Polish (will try and learn some key phrases) and places need to be fairly accessible - although I don't mind walking!! I'm going as much for the culture and history as I am to just relax and have fun.

Thanks

Life / Moving to Krakow (and other questions) [23]

Hi all

I have taken the decision to move to Krakow in September, due to being made redundant. I have visited Krakow 3 times and I love the place. I also have friends there which helps. I'm not entirely sure what I'm going to do for work just yet (15 years office work experience of various kinds, but no degrees) however with my redundancy money and other savings I can afford to rent (preferably) 6 months or at a stretch 12, so I'll have plenty of time to work something out (and if I don't I can just go home again!).

If anyone has any job suggestions please let me know. I know there are some big companies like Google and IBM around - though whether I'd ever have a chance I don't know.

My main question is, how difficult is it to sell a RHD car? I'm thinking of driving from the UK to Krakow but don't want to keep the car. I realise you can't register RHD cars in Poland. It's a Volvo 850 2.4L Automatic and done 118,000 miles (anyone want it?). What can I do with it?

Secondly, and I realise this has been asked and answered many many times over (I've searched), but sometimes it's good to ask again for a definitive answer - what sort of price to rent a flat would be considered livable plus utilities, assuming I'm living no more more than 20mins walking distance from Old Town? I'm thinking no more than 1,500zl for everything. I realise this is dependent on wage, but assume I'll earn an average wage (if I get a job!).

I've been doing a lot of thinking and research about this, and now is the right time even if it doesn't work out. It's not like I've got a job here anymore and I'm still young so why not eh?!

I think that's all I have to ask right now. Thanks

Travel / Abandoned / Derelict places in Poland to visit [22]

Hi there

I'll be in Krakow in September for a few days (and also October as well) and I'm mainly going to be doing some photography with friends. I'm looking for places that are abandoned, derelict and run-down. In particular I'd love to find some old disused train carriages for the theme I'm thinking of. Its not problem to go somewhere a few hours out, so doesn't have to be strictly near Krakow.

I'll be asking my friends as well, of course, but figured it would worth posting here to see what wealth of knowledge I could obtain.

Thanks
Colin