vjmehra
3 Jul 2012
Love / Polish Wedding Venue near Krakow [22]
Would they do non-religious ceremonies (I'm guessing probably not)?
Would they do non-religious ceremonies (I'm guessing probably not)?
vjmehra
3 Jul 2012
Love / Polish Wedding Venue near Krakow [22]
When we asked about a civil ceremony at Wawel they told us they do not agree with that type of marriage and that was that (not saying of course that will be the response elsewhere)!
Willa Decjusza looks lovely, but they don't seem to have much accomodation, so will get in touch and see what they recommend...
When we asked about a civil ceremony at Wawel they told us they do not agree with that type of marriage and that was that (not saying of course that will be the response elsewhere)!
Willa Decjusza looks lovely, but they don't seem to have much accomodation, so will get in touch and see what they recommend...
vjmehra
3 Jul 2012
Love / Polish Wedding Venue near Krakow [22]
We actually had a look at U Ziyada this weekend, its on the maybe list, however although the views are great I wasn't massively impressed with the inside. Also the hotel accomodation (although cheap and clean) isn't the most appealing (the main building itself only has very limited accomodation).
Hipis- The ceremony doesn't have to be in the same place as the reception, but obviously closer is preferable. However the accomodation has to be in the same place as the reception, otherwise people won't be so likely to stick around til the early hours...
We actually had a look at U Ziyada this weekend, its on the maybe list, however although the views are great I wasn't massively impressed with the inside. Also the hotel accomodation (although cheap and clean) isn't the most appealing (the main building itself only has very limited accomodation).
Hipis- The ceremony doesn't have to be in the same place as the reception, but obviously closer is preferable. However the accomodation has to be in the same place as the reception, otherwise people won't be so likely to stick around til the early hours...
vjmehra
4 Jul 2012
Love / Polish Wedding Venue near Krakow [22]
Yep thats exactly it!
She was born in Krakow so she would definitely prefer it to be near Krakow.
Yes good point, we'll check out the salt mine.
Yep thats exactly it!
She was born in Krakow so she would definitely prefer it to be near Krakow.
Yes good point, we'll check out the salt mine.
vjmehra
4 Jul 2012
Love / Polish Wedding Venue near Krakow [22]
We have no religious beliefs and would feel a bit uncomfortable in a religious venue, so we would definitely prefer the non-religious option if possible.
We have no religious beliefs and would feel a bit uncomfortable in a religious venue, so we would definitely prefer the non-religious option if possible.
vjmehra
4 Jul 2012
Love / Polish Wedding Venue near Krakow [22]
Have been working through that list, unfortunately the castle's are all out due to accomodation issues / they won't do non-catholic ceremonies / too far from Krakow.
Paszkowka Palace & Villa Decius we're speaking to, just waiting for responses to our questions.
The Salt Mines we're going to ask, was really hoping for a castle/palace, but will try anyway...
Will check out the other two!
Still struggling here! There are a few venues big enough, but they all seem to be booked up :-(
Have been working through that list, unfortunately the castle's are all out due to accomodation issues / they won't do non-catholic ceremonies / too far from Krakow.
Paszkowka Palace & Villa Decius we're speaking to, just waiting for responses to our questions.
The Salt Mines we're going to ask, was really hoping for a castle/palace, but will try anyway...
Will check out the other two!
Still struggling here! There are a few venues big enough, but they all seem to be booked up :-(
vjmehra
4 Nov 2012
Life / Best / cheapest PAYG sim card for data and calls in Poland? [19]
Merged:iPhone 5 Sim Card with Data - what packages are available to use it in Poland? PAYG services?
I have an unlocked iPhone 5 so I should be able to use any carrier (that uses the new smaller SIM), however I have no idea what packages are available?
All I am really after is a pay as you go package, that includes data. I generally go over to Poland every 2 or 3 months.
Is there any carrier that offers this kind of thing?
Just in case anyone else had the same problem, I managed to find a 20zl (for 1GB data) pay as you go micro SIM on Orange. Although a Micro SIM is too big for the iphone 5, there are a few places that cut them to the right size for about 10zl (I found one right outside the T-Mobile shop in the Galeria Krakowska).
Merged:iPhone 5 Sim Card with Data - what packages are available to use it in Poland? PAYG services?
I have an unlocked iPhone 5 so I should be able to use any carrier (that uses the new smaller SIM), however I have no idea what packages are available?
All I am really after is a pay as you go package, that includes data. I generally go over to Poland every 2 or 3 months.
Is there any carrier that offers this kind of thing?
Just in case anyone else had the same problem, I managed to find a 20zl (for 1GB data) pay as you go micro SIM on Orange. Although a Micro SIM is too big for the iphone 5, there are a few places that cut them to the right size for about 10zl (I found one right outside the T-Mobile shop in the Galeria Krakowska).
vjmehra
22 Nov 2012
Travel / Szczyrk- Snowboarding [6]
We are thinking of going Szczyrk Snowboarding, over new years. The nearest Ski lift to our (preferred, we haven't booked yet) hotel is apparently the Skrzyczne Ski Lift.
However, we are both beginners and wondered if there are any English speaking snowboarding instructors and/or whether it is a good place for beginners to learn?
We are thinking of going Szczyrk Snowboarding, over new years. The nearest Ski lift to our (preferred, we haven't booked yet) hotel is apparently the Skrzyczne Ski Lift.
However, we are both beginners and wondered if there are any English speaking snowboarding instructors and/or whether it is a good place for beginners to learn?
vjmehra
22 Nov 2012
Travel / Szczyrk- Snowboarding [6]
I have boarded before, however my fiancee hasn't ever been, so we're planning to get private lessons over there!
I have boarded before, however my fiancee hasn't ever been, so we're planning to get private lessons over there!
vjmehra
4 Feb 2013
Law / Paying tax on UK I.S.A. in Poland? [20]
Is there anything similar in Poland to a UK stocks and shares ISA (i.e. a tax free way of buying shares/bonds and potentially holding them for a long period of time)?
Or if nothing tax free is available, is it possible for foreigners to invest in the Polish stock/bond markets via a broker? If so, are there any that speak/deal in English that anyone can recommend?
Is there anything similar in Poland to a UK stocks and shares ISA (i.e. a tax free way of buying shares/bonds and potentially holding them for a long period of time)?
Or if nothing tax free is available, is it possible for foreigners to invest in the Polish stock/bond markets via a broker? If so, are there any that speak/deal in English that anyone can recommend?
vjmehra
12 Feb 2013
Travel / Southern Lakes in the South of Poland for sailing / boating [22]
Can anyone recommend any lakes in the South of Poland (ideally near Krakow), that are good for sailing/boating on?
Can anyone recommend any lakes in the South of Poland (ideally near Krakow), that are good for sailing/boating on?
vjmehra
12 Feb 2013
Travel / Southern Lakes in the South of Poland for sailing / boating [22]
Thank you for the suggestions, they all look great, but I think Kryspinów may get boring quickly due to the size and Solina may be too far away. Róznów on the other side looks very interesting!
Thank you for the suggestions, they all look great, but I think Kryspinów may get boring quickly due to the size and Solina may be too far away. Róznów on the other side looks very interesting!
vjmehra
3 Mar 2013
Travel / Southern Lakes in the South of Poland for sailing / boating [22]
What about lake Zywiec, that looks quite nice/large in pictures at least?
What about lake Zywiec, that looks quite nice/large in pictures at least?
vjmehra
3 Mar 2013
Travel / Southern Lakes in the South of Poland for sailing / boating [22]
I think that's the one near Róznów isn't it?
I think that's the one near Róznów isn't it?
vjmehra
10 Mar 2013
Travel / Southern Lakes in the South of Poland for sailing / boating [22]
I think Sielpia may be a bit too far north unfortunately :-(
Am ideally looking south/south-west of Krakow.
I think Sielpia may be a bit too far north unfortunately :-(
Am ideally looking south/south-west of Krakow.
vjmehra
11 Mar 2013
Travel / Boating on the Wisla/Vistula near Krakow [5]
A multi part question, but...
Firstly can anyone recommend a company that hires out speedboats in or near Krakow (I have the RYA Intermediate Powerboat certificate, which I can convert to an ICC, so in effect I have a licence if this is required)?
Secondly, I believe you can get from the coast down to Krakow by boat, but how far towards the source can you go, some of the scenery looks amazing past Krakow, but is it navigable at all?
Lastly are there any speed limits and/or other restrictions I should be aware of?
A multi part question, but...
Firstly can anyone recommend a company that hires out speedboats in or near Krakow (I have the RYA Intermediate Powerboat certificate, which I can convert to an ICC, so in effect I have a licence if this is required)?
Secondly, I believe you can get from the coast down to Krakow by boat, but how far towards the source can you go, some of the scenery looks amazing past Krakow, but is it navigable at all?
Lastly are there any speed limits and/or other restrictions I should be aware of?
vjmehra
11 Mar 2013
Travel / Boating on the Wisla/Vistula near Krakow [5]
I've seen a little mini catamaran operate sort of near Wavel, I thought maybe you could hire that, but I was thinking of something a fraction bigger that you could spend a whole day on ideally!
I had no idea about the marina, that is very interesting!
I found this, which is interesting, but doesn't massively help:
kzgw.gov.pl/en/Srodladowe-drogi-wodne-w-Polsce.html
So the search goes on!
If anyone has any more tips that would be greatly appreciated!
I've seen a little mini catamaran operate sort of near Wavel, I thought maybe you could hire that, but I was thinking of something a fraction bigger that you could spend a whole day on ideally!
I had no idea about the marina, that is very interesting!
I found this, which is interesting, but doesn't massively help:
kzgw.gov.pl/en/Srodladowe-drogi-wodne-w-Polsce.html
So the search goes on!
If anyone has any more tips that would be greatly appreciated!
vjmehra
11 Mar 2013
Travel / Southern Lakes in the South of Poland for sailing / boating [22]
Oooh that is interesting!
From this and your other post about the river, I'm assuming you are a keen boater/sailor yourself. Where abouts do you go?
Also how do you find out about these projects, is there a website, or purely local knowledge?
Oooh that is interesting!
From this and your other post about the river, I'm assuming you are a keen boater/sailor yourself. Where abouts do you go?
Also how do you find out about these projects, is there a website, or purely local knowledge?
vjmehra
13 Mar 2013
Travel / Boating on the Wisla/Vistula near Krakow [5]
Wow, great, thank you so much for posting these, I will work through them!
Wow, great, thank you so much for posting these, I will work through them!
vjmehra
14 Apr 2013
Real Estate / Flat in Krakow near Wavel - how much to rent a 100m2 apartment? [11]
Just as a rough guide, how much would it cost to rent a 100m2 apartment near the river with a view of either (or both) the Wisla and Wavel?
Also, again very roughly speaking, how much would a similar apartment cost to buy?
I've seen plenty of flats that size available in Krakow, but struggling to find any with river/castle views, I appreciate they are rare, but are they impossible to find, or do you just need to be quick when one becomes available?
Just as a rough guide, how much would it cost to rent a 100m2 apartment near the river with a view of either (or both) the Wisla and Wavel?
Also, again very roughly speaking, how much would a similar apartment cost to buy?
I've seen plenty of flats that size available in Krakow, but struggling to find any with river/castle views, I appreciate they are rare, but are they impossible to find, or do you just need to be quick when one becomes available?
vjmehra
15 Apr 2013
Real Estate / Flat in Krakow near Wavel - how much to rent a 100m2 apartment? [11]
Cool thank you! Now to start looking...
Cool thank you! Now to start looking...
vjmehra
15 Apr 2013
Real Estate / Flat in Krakow near Wavel - how much to rent a 100m2 apartment? [11]
I'm sort of a bit mistrusting of Gumtree, admittedly I've never really looked for property there, but virtually everything else just seems to be fake/scams, so I tend to stick to property websites!
I've found a few websites, there is plenty to rent in Krakow, which is good, may not be able to get the river view, but should still be able to get a good location, fairly central (hopefully). Also, not in a massive rush, just looking for now, probably won't need to actually start viewing for 6 months or so, so I just wanted to get a rough idea!
I'm sort of a bit mistrusting of Gumtree, admittedly I've never really looked for property there, but virtually everything else just seems to be fake/scams, so I tend to stick to property websites!
I've found a few websites, there is plenty to rent in Krakow, which is good, may not be able to get the river view, but should still be able to get a good location, fairly central (hopefully). Also, not in a massive rush, just looking for now, probably won't need to actually start viewing for 6 months or so, so I just wanted to get a rough idea!
vjmehra
15 Apr 2013
Real Estate / Flat in Krakow near Wavel - how much to rent a 100m2 apartment? [11]
Its fine, my fiancée does :-)
But cool thanks for the tip, will check that out, sounds good!
Its fine, my fiancée does :-)
But cool thanks for the tip, will check that out, sounds good!
vjmehra
15 Apr 2013
Real Estate / Flat in Krakow near Wavel - how much to rent a 100m2 apartment? [11]
Indeed, she definitely has no idea about the real estate market :-)
Great, thanks for the contact, I've seen their website, but only browsed so far, will give him a shout!
Indeed, she definitely has no idea about the real estate market :-)
Great, thanks for the contact, I've seen their website, but only browsed so far, will give him a shout!
vjmehra
21 Apr 2013
Real Estate / Bank for mortgage in Poland? - I have an excellent credit ratings [4]
Although still a long way off (probably approximately 1 year away), once married, my (soon to be) wife and I are considering moving to Krakow.
I'm self employed, but work remotely, so I won't need to change jobs and will have proof of income etc.
She is a Polish national and will probably look for part time work once (if) we move.
Now the question is, how easy will it be for us to get a mortgage and what % do we need to have saved up in terms of a deposit (I'd like to think we could realistically achieve 30-50% looking at Krakow prices currently)?
In terms of UK credit ratings, mine is excellent and hers is good, so here we wouldn't have a massive problem (other than the fact that some brokers don't like lending to people who are self employed), but I'm not sure how the system works there.
Although still a long way off (probably approximately 1 year away), once married, my (soon to be) wife and I are considering moving to Krakow.
I'm self employed, but work remotely, so I won't need to change jobs and will have proof of income etc.
She is a Polish national and will probably look for part time work once (if) we move.
Now the question is, how easy will it be for us to get a mortgage and what % do we need to have saved up in terms of a deposit (I'd like to think we could realistically achieve 30-50% looking at Krakow prices currently)?
In terms of UK credit ratings, mine is excellent and hers is good, so here we wouldn't have a massive problem (other than the fact that some brokers don't like lending to people who are self employed), but I'm not sure how the system works there.
vjmehra
21 Apr 2013
UK, Ireland / Bank transfer using Euros from Poland to England, UK [7]
Use a cash conversion company such as Currencies Direct or XE to change the currency, either of those will work out cheaper than the FX rates charged by banks!
Use a cash conversion company such as Currencies Direct or XE to change the currency, either of those will work out cheaper than the FX rates charged by banks!
vjmehra
11 May 2013
Real Estate / Buying land near the Vistula/Wisla in Poland? [5]
Does anyone know if its possible to buy land on the banks of the Vistula near (I know near is subjective, ideally within a 20 min drive, but I doubt that is realistic) Krakow, ideally West rather than East, but that's not the be all and end all. It would be purchased by a Polish national and would be used for residential (not commercial) purposes, i.e. to build a house with river views.
I've not seen any plots for sale at all, so I'm wondering if they are protected or simply just not available?
Any advice/assistance would be appreciated!
Does anyone know if its possible to buy land on the banks of the Vistula near (I know near is subjective, ideally within a 20 min drive, but I doubt that is realistic) Krakow, ideally West rather than East, but that's not the be all and end all. It would be purchased by a Polish national and would be used for residential (not commercial) purposes, i.e. to build a house with river views.
I've not seen any plots for sale at all, so I'm wondering if they are protected or simply just not available?
Any advice/assistance would be appreciated!
vjmehra
11 May 2013
Real Estate / Buying land near the Vistula/Wisla in Poland? [5]
Great thanks, yeah that kind of thing would be ideal, Tyniec is quite close, so that's good!
Not sure why, but I really am attached to water views, so being on a hill with the river view still would be great!
Great thanks, yeah that kind of thing would be ideal, Tyniec is quite close, so that's good!
Not sure why, but I really am attached to water views, so being on a hill with the river view still would be great!
vjmehra
5 Jun 2013
Food / Bar Reservation in Central Krakow- Near The Square [3]
Can anyone recommend a bar (that does food), where I can book an area on a Friday night in Central Krakow?
I'm not paying for everyone, just organising the booking, but if I need to put down a small deposit to secure the area that's not a massive problem (not looking for somewhere really expensive where I have to pay a few thousand zloty though)!
Criteria:
Ideally near the square (but not 100% essential)
Must have space for approx 30 people (doesn't have to be private, just want to make sure we can all get into one place together)
Not too expensive, would prefer beer to be around 10zl
That's about it really...any thoughts?
Can anyone recommend a bar (that does food), where I can book an area on a Friday night in Central Krakow?
I'm not paying for everyone, just organising the booking, but if I need to put down a small deposit to secure the area that's not a massive problem (not looking for somewhere really expensive where I have to pay a few thousand zloty though)!
Criteria:
Ideally near the square (but not 100% essential)
Must have space for approx 30 people (doesn't have to be private, just want to make sure we can all get into one place together)
Not too expensive, would prefer beer to be around 10zl
That's about it really...any thoughts?
vjmehra
28 Jun 2013
Law / Getting married in Poland (documentation, church) [42]
We're getting married in just under 2 months now in Poland, however we opted for a civil ceremony rather than a church one....believe me however that doesn't make it simple!
We went to the registrar in Poland and they told us we needed a certificate of no impediment that must be dated no more than 6 months before the day of the wedding, they also told us it would not be a problem booking a registrar for the ceremony...
In the UK we got the certificate of no impediment displayed in the town hall of the borough I was born in...that had to stay up for 21 days, upon which it was signed and we collected it.
We flew back to Poland the next day (i.e. 6 months less 1 day) and virtually all the slots had gone already!!! Luckily we managed to persuade them to do an extra slot, but we had to wait quite a while and a lot of phone calls were made!
In short...its massively bureaucratic and from what people told me, more work than doing the religious route!
That said it does mean you can pick from a different set of venues, so it really depends on what you like...also it means you don't have to take religious vows if you don't believe in them (of course if you do it makes sense to have a church wedding anyway).
Hopefully that helps you a bit!
We're getting married in just under 2 months now in Poland, however we opted for a civil ceremony rather than a church one....believe me however that doesn't make it simple!
We went to the registrar in Poland and they told us we needed a certificate of no impediment that must be dated no more than 6 months before the day of the wedding, they also told us it would not be a problem booking a registrar for the ceremony...
In the UK we got the certificate of no impediment displayed in the town hall of the borough I was born in...that had to stay up for 21 days, upon which it was signed and we collected it.
We flew back to Poland the next day (i.e. 6 months less 1 day) and virtually all the slots had gone already!!! Luckily we managed to persuade them to do an extra slot, but we had to wait quite a while and a lot of phone calls were made!
In short...its massively bureaucratic and from what people told me, more work than doing the religious route!
That said it does mean you can pick from a different set of venues, so it really depends on what you like...also it means you don't have to take religious vows if you don't believe in them (of course if you do it makes sense to have a church wedding anyway).
Hopefully that helps you a bit!