skibum
14 Feb 2013
Love / Is it true that Polish women are very busty? [71]
I agree Palivec and it needed resurrecting too.
I agree Palivec and it needed resurrecting too.
skibum
14 Jul 2011
Real Estate / Are Mortgage brokers licenced in Poland? Can anyone become an real estate agent? [18]
Is there an authority such as the UK's 'Financial Services Authority' that approves or licences mortgage advisors or brokers in Poland, or can anyone set themselves up to sell mortgages?
If there is such an authority, would it be the firm that was approved or the individual broker?
Anyone???
Is there an authority such as the UK's 'Financial Services Authority' that approves or licences mortgage advisors or brokers in Poland, or can anyone set themselves up to sell mortgages?
If there is such an authority, would it be the firm that was approved or the individual broker?
Anyone???
skibum
6 Jul 2011
Travel / Avoid being ripped off by some exchange outlets in Krakow and elsewhere [44]
[cracowtours.wordpress.com/2010/12/15/beware-the-orange-interchange-kantors-in-krakow/] - Beware the 'Orange Kantors' in Krakow.
Valued input, would be - research research, before you do anything that involves money.
[cracowtours.wordpress.com/2010/12/15/beware-the-orange-interchange-kantors-in-krakow/] - Beware the 'Orange Kantors' in Krakow.
skibum
23 Apr 2011
Love / Is it true that Polish women are very busty? [71]
It seems it is true: cracowtours.wordpress.com/2010/05/24/the-ultimate-benefit-of-the-fall-of-communism/
It seems it is true: cracowtours.wordpress.com/2010/05/24/the-ultimate-benefit-of-the-fall-of-communism/
skibum
15 Apr 2011
History / Civilian life in Poland (Krakow) during the WW2. [30]
Why not pay a visit to the museum 'Krakow under occupation 1939 - 1945' this will answer all your questions and many many more.
Why not pay a visit to the museum 'Krakow under occupation 1939 - 1945' this will answer all your questions and many many more.
skibum
14 Apr 2011
Law / Car registration in Poland (bought a car from Holland on a temporary license) [25]
I'm keen to get some info on this too.
What tax is payable, is there a sliding scale?
Do we need to get a Polish 'MOT' done first?
I'm keen to get some info on this too.
What tax is payable, is there a sliding scale?
Do we need to get a Polish 'MOT' done first?
skibum
31 Mar 2011
Law / Certificate of no impediment - Single Status - UK Getting Married in Poland [24]
My certificate supplied in July 2009 said 'Single' and it was accepted no problem by the registry office in Krakow.
You will have to get an official translation made of the document, if you're still worried mention it to the translator and he/she may translate 'single' as 'bachelor' for you.
My certificate supplied in July 2009 said 'Single' and it was accepted no problem by the registry office in Krakow.
You will have to get an official translation made of the document, if you're still worried mention it to the translator and he/she may translate 'single' as 'bachelor' for you.
skibum
31 Mar 2011
Feedback / A Personal Request to all PF members [119]
Excellent first post Lodz, and replies too especially dhrynio.
I'm a regular reader here and occasional contributor, but I find myself viewing the site less frequently because of certain trolls that come here purely to wind people up. I'm an ex-pat Brit living and working in Poland, I love this country and hate to see people doing it down on a forum where most visitors probably assume contributors are all Polish.
Excellent first post Lodz, and replies too especially dhrynio.
I'm a regular reader here and occasional contributor, but I find myself viewing the site less frequently because of certain trolls that come here purely to wind people up. I'm an ex-pat Brit living and working in Poland, I love this country and hate to see people doing it down on a forum where most visitors probably assume contributors are all Polish.
skibum
14 Mar 2011
Life / St Patrick's day in Poland [272]
The Irish Arms in Krakow is a good'n too, owned by the same fella mentioned above.
They've got a 4 day party planned, traditional Irish folk band from the Emerald Isle flying in just for the big event! Céilidh session Saturday night, open mic Sunday.
The Irish Arms - Krakow
The Irish Arms in Krakow is a good'n too, owned by the same fella mentioned above.
They've got a 4 day party planned, traditional Irish folk band from the Emerald Isle flying in just for the big event! Céilidh session Saturday night, open mic Sunday.
The Irish Arms - Krakow
skibum
25 Jan 2011
Real Estate / Where to live, where to avoid in Krakow [28]
Nothing at all wrong with Nowa Huta or Podgorze, you can get great value flats in up and coming areas to live.
Nothing at all wrong with Nowa Huta or Podgorze, you can get great value flats in up and coming areas to live.
skibum
17 Jan 2011
Life / The rising costs of food and fuel in Poland and the effects on disposable income/economy [177]
Anyone know why LPG prices have risen so much recently.
Compared to petrol and Diesel the increases have been massive.
I'm now paying 35% more per litre than I was in May 2010 - 1.97pln compared to now at 2.68pln
Anyone know why LPG prices have risen so much recently.
Compared to petrol and Diesel the increases have been massive.
I'm now paying 35% more per litre than I was in May 2010 - 1.97pln compared to now at 2.68pln
skibum
10 Jan 2011
Law / Married to Polish Girl for 3 years do I have the right to apply for citzenship now ? [17]
What benefits does Polish Citizenship give you?
Can you get an ID card?
Do you have to give up foreign (GB) passport?
What benefits does Polish Citizenship give you?
Can you get an ID card?
Do you have to give up foreign (GB) passport?
skibum
23 Nov 2010
skibum
9 Oct 2010
Law / UK driving license mess in Poland [72]
As long as you have an address in UK that you can use for correspondence (Parents, family etc) then just apply for the renewal with a change of address.
As long as you have an address in UK that you can use for correspondence (Parents, family etc) then just apply for the renewal with a change of address.
skibum
1 Oct 2010
News / ORBIS: Another Commie business of Poland bites the dust [5]
Orbis story here
Founded in Lviv in 1920, Orbis Travel was one of Poland's biggest travel agencies, servicing more than a million clients annually.
In March 2010 PBP Orbis was sold by Orbis SA to Central European Tour Operator (owned by Enterprise Investors fund).
In March 2010 PBP Orbis was sold by Orbis SA to Central European Tour Operator (owned by Enterprise Investors fund).
Orbis story here
skibum
23 Sep 2010
History / Should David Irving, Holocaust denier, be allowed to run tours to Poland? [246]
Update to this proposed visit. He will be allowed in to Auschwitz, but watched very closely.
Update to this proposed visit. He will be allowed in to Auschwitz, but watched very closely.
skibum
22 Sep 2010
Law / Non-EU country citizen on tourist visa - could anyone help me with Karta Pobytu? [63]
I now have something called a ZASWIADCZENIE O ZAREJESTROWANIU POBYTU OBYWATELA UNII EUROPEJSKIEJ, but i'm told this is neither a 5 year zameldowanie nor a Karta pobytu.
Can anyone tell me what it is that i had to sacrifice a rain forest to get?
And what is my next step towards a Pesel?
I now have something called a ZASWIADCZENIE O ZAREJESTROWANIU POBYTU OBYWATELA UNII EUROPEJSKIEJ, but i'm told this is neither a 5 year zameldowanie nor a Karta pobytu.
Can anyone tell me what it is that i had to sacrifice a rain forest to get?
And what is my next step towards a Pesel?
skibum
20 Sep 2010
Travel / Cheapest and quickest route from Wales to Poland by car? [11]
You don't tell us whereabouts in Poland they are heading, it makes a big difference to the best route, and also the advice.
For many areas I'd recommend Dover to Dunkirk, then a virtual straight run to Berlin then it depends which city in Poland you want to go to. No tolls at all on this route, apart from the Severn Bridge (I forget whether you pay going into or out of Wales) and the Dartford crossing.
You don't tell us whereabouts in Poland they are heading, it makes a big difference to the best route, and also the advice.
For many areas I'd recommend Dover to Dunkirk, then a virtual straight run to Berlin then it depends which city in Poland you want to go to. No tolls at all on this route, apart from the Severn Bridge (I forget whether you pay going into or out of Wales) and the Dartford crossing.
skibum
16 Sep 2010
History / Should David Irving, Holocaust denier, be allowed to run tours to Poland? [246]
It seems that the, formerly convicted, British Holocaust denier David Irving is starting to run tours to former nazi concentration camps and other sites in Poland.
[cracowtours.wordpress.com/2010/09/16/holocaust-denier-to-lead-tours-to-auschwitz-and-treblinka/]
Holocaust denier to lead tours to Auschwitz and Treblinka. Is Holocaust denial illegal in Poland?
It seems that the, formerly convicted, British Holocaust denier David Irving is starting to run tours to former nazi concentration camps and other sites in Poland.
The Nigdy Więcej (Never Again) anti-racist organisation have called for 'Holocaust denier' British historian David Irving to be banned from entering Poland later this month.
Starting September 27, Irving is leading a tour party, with tickets costing around 1,500 euros each, taking in sites including the Treblinka death camp, Warsaw Ghetto and Hitler's Bunker in the Masurian lake district.
Starting September 27, Irving is leading a tour party, with tickets costing around 1,500 euros each, taking in sites including the Treblinka death camp, Warsaw Ghetto and Hitler's Bunker in the Masurian lake district.
[cracowtours.wordpress.com/2010/09/16/holocaust-denier-to-lead-tours-to-auschwitz-and-treblinka/]
Holocaust denier to lead tours to Auschwitz and Treblinka. Is Holocaust denial illegal in Poland?
skibum
14 Sep 2010
Travel / Poland Mobile broadband. I have a 3g dongle are there any pay as you go options open? [8]
Anyone know what is the best deal available for mobile broadband in Poland, not a great deal of MB or Gig required but a fast connection would be good, don't mind contract but PAYG may be better for me.
Anyone know what is the best deal available for mobile broadband in Poland, not a great deal of MB or Gig required but a fast connection would be good, don't mind contract but PAYG may be better for me.
skibum
14 Sep 2010
Travel / How much money should I convert for my visit Krakow? (long weekend) [11]
I think Nationwide have withdrawn or are about to withdraw the facility to get cash abroad for free.
Money advice
I think Nationwide have withdrawn or are about to withdraw the facility to get cash abroad for free.
Money advice
skibum
8 Sep 2010
Love / Any English guys give me advice please. Are Polish women very different to English women? [46]
I love this.
Polish women do seem to have a bit of a blame culture even for something so trivial or total accidents someone has to be to blame.
Oh.... and it's never them.
It's always you.
Get used to the idea of making mistakes?
I love this.
Polish women do seem to have a bit of a blame culture even for something so trivial or total accidents someone has to be to blame.
Oh.... and it's never them.
It's always you.
skibum
7 Sep 2010
Food / Longest pizza record attempt in Poland [21]
Something for Poland to be proud of?
[cracowtours.wordpress.com/2010/08/31/proud-guinness-world-record-for-krakow-restaurant/] - World record Pizza
Something for Poland to be proud of?
[cracowtours.wordpress.com/2010/08/31/proud-guinness-world-record-for-krakow-restaurant/] - World record Pizza
skibum
3 Sep 2010
Law / Foreigners Getting Married in Poland - a Guide to Formal Preparation [54]
All the useless information you need is HERE. Or an alternative Polish wedding HERE
polishmarriage.org
All the useless information you need is HERE. Or an alternative Polish wedding HERE
polishmarriage.org
skibum
25 Aug 2010
Life / What's the going (bribe) rate to avoid a speeding ticket in Poland? [24]
pgtx i take it you're one of the many people on this site that can't resist posting c%&p on a thread when you've nothing interesting or positive to contribute.
Keep it up.
pgtx i take it you're one of the many people on this site that can't resist posting c%&p on a thread when you've nothing interesting or positive to contribute.
Keep it up.
skibum
25 Aug 2010
Life / What's the going (bribe) rate to avoid a speeding ticket in Poland? [24]
If you read the original post, i'm asking could i have got away with less than 100zl, for future reference.
If you read the original post, i'm asking could i have got away with less than 100zl, for future reference.
skibum
25 Aug 2010
Life / What's the going (bribe) rate to avoid a speeding ticket in Poland? [24]
I wouldn't say i tried to bribe him.
The conversation went something like this.
Police: It's a minimum 300zl fine for speeding.
Me: 300zl oh no
Pause
Police: Ok 200zl
Me: I haven't got 200zl, i've got 100zl and £20
Police: No £
Long pause
Police: OK 100zl and no ticket.
I wouldn't say i tried to bribe him.
The conversation went something like this.
Police: It's a minimum 300zl fine for speeding.
Me: 300zl oh no
Pause
Police: Ok 200zl
Me: I haven't got 200zl, i've got 100zl and £20
Police: No £
Long pause
Police: OK 100zl and no ticket.
skibum
25 Aug 2010
Life / What's the going (bribe) rate to avoid a speeding ticket in Poland? [24]
They took the 100zl instead of giving me a ticket.
There were signs for 50km they say i was doing 85km.
They took the 100zl instead of giving me a ticket.
There were signs for 50km they say i was doing 85km.
skibum
25 Aug 2010
Life / What's the going (bribe) rate to avoid a speeding ticket in Poland? [24]
I was stopped yesterday and managed to barter down to 100zl did I pay too much or get off lightly?
I was stopped yesterday and managed to barter down to 100zl did I pay too much or get off lightly?
skibum
24 Aug 2010
Love / How to find an English speaking boyfriend in Poland [110]
I live in Olkusz, is that close enough to Katowice for you?
I live in Olkusz, is that close enough to Katowice for you?