Posts by Korrok

Korrok

6 Aug 2012

Travel / Winter clothes for trip to Warsaw? [13]

Thanks for the info folks! It would seem I can dress in a familiar manner.
As far as slush etc & the prospect of wet feet. Would waterproof ankle high hiking boots suit me or should I look toward a mid calf boot?

Korrok

6 Aug 2012

Travel / Winter clothes for trip to Warsaw? [13]

Jon, thanks for your quick reply. I am looking at going Dec 14 - 21 hopefully so I can still see the Christmas sites & be back home to celebrate with my family.

Korrok

6 Aug 2012

Travel / Winter clothes for trip to Warsaw? [13]

How to not look like a Tool

Hi folks, I've been doing some research for my upcoming trip to Warsaw & was a bit mindful of being sure I dressed properly for the winter.

In doing so I read some "advice" on other sites that had information on not sticking out as an American.
One suggestion it made was to not wear "technical jackets" unless going skiing, would you say this is accurate?
Typically I wear one of two coats in the winter, a US mil M-65 field jacket or a "technical jacket" if I need to be somewhat presentable.

Are these going to be sufficient to avoid being gawked at or should I look into something classic like a wool pea coat.
Also, I tend to wear hiking shoes on my feet & a fleece hat, It was suggested I leave the ball cap home.

Any suggestions on attire to blend in a bit more & not show my cards until I attempt to speak Polish? ;)

Korrok

4 Aug 2012

Travel / Eating out - where to have my first Polish meal in Warsaw? [10]

Thanks Eva! That helped tremendously

Korrok

3 Aug 2012

Travel / Eating out - where to have my first Polish meal in Warsaw? [10]

Thanks for the information. It's good to know I can get a comforting whiskey ;)
Any suggestion for how much "walking around money" I should plan on?
Here in the States one could easily spend $1000 USD as the area is fairly expensive.

Korrok

3 Aug 2012

Travel / Eating out - where to have my first Polish meal in Warsaw? [10]

Merged: A Week in Warsaw, advice on eating out

Hi folks,
I am looking at traveling to Warsaw the week before Christmas to take in the holiday sites.
I have already determined airfare & lodging cost but, was hoping I could get an idea of dining & drinks cost.
I would most likely eat out for all meals & then go to the pub for several drinks in the evening. I typically drink bourbon & Coke but understand this may be a tall order in another country.

Also, suggestions of gifts to bring back home would be welcome.

thanks in advance