Posts by BornInTheUSA

BornInTheUSA

6 Jul 2007

Genealogy / How hard is it to get a Polish passport? [74]

Hmm...and they're in Krakow. I have to talk with family and see if I can get some supporting paperwork shipped to me first.

BornInTheUSA

6 Jul 2007

Genealogy / How hard is it to get a Polish passport? [74]

Ah - I've not seen this. Thanks - from what I can glean, it was a bit difficult to get it, but that might have changed recently.

It shouldn't be hard for you to get a Polish passport. I would find out the details but am too busy at present. ... And if you get the passport, I'd advise you to stick to Poland; don't settle anywhere else in Europe. Whether it's in EU, or not, Poland is the country that shall do well in the future.

On that, we agree. Poles are industrious, hard-working, and only now starting to assert what they're worth across the continent. Besides, as I said before, when I go to Krakow, I see people that look like my family so I feel so much more at home.

And the girls are hot. Like I need another reason.

BornInTheUSA

5 Jul 2007

Genealogy / How hard is it to get a Polish passport? [74]

Odd question, but having an EU passport would help immensely, so I'm thinking of a dual-nationaliy position. My maternal grandparents were both from Poland and emigrated to the US in the very early 1900s. I have some documentation, but should I even bother? What percentage would I need to prove to be able to attempt a polish passport?

BornInTheUSA

27 Jun 2007

Language / Polish Lessons Units [189]

This is brilliant!

Thank you thank you thank you!

BornInTheUSA

26 Jun 2007

Polonia / Any polish restaurants or stores near Amsterdam?? [10]

I'll take that as a compliment!
But I live 30 minutes south of the city - you'll have to have it on a bun... ;)

BornInTheUSA

26 Jun 2007

Polonia / Any polish restaurants or stores near Amsterdam?? [10]

We used to have a small polish store but it closed down - wasn't too good anyway, but being there are a great number of polish people emigrating here to the Netherlands, does anyone know of a decent polish deli or restaurant (preferably a store or deli) here in Holland? I'm almost out of my Tesco kielbasa (don't laugh - it's good!) and while I have a big enough kitchen to make pierogie, I really don't have the patience... ;)

BornInTheUSA

26 Jun 2007

Travel / Which city is better to visit: Warsaw or Krakow? [169]

I've been to Kraków a few years ago - the bazar had a beautiful art glass store on the outside, Galeria AB, I think it was called. I bought some glass cats and angels which were sent on to the US to family for Christmas, and they were much appreciated. I'm tempted to drive back over (12 hours each way...sheesh!) and load the car up with crystal and china...seemed a great deal there!