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	Where I can buy Christmas tree and its decorative items in Warsaw near metro Imielin? 4 - The market on ul. Braci Wagów a few minutes away will have real trees, but not yet.... LifeKarthik2000 - 12 Oct 2014 jon357 - 20 Oct 2014
	How do I find a good private nursing home/retirement home in Poland? 5 - Here where I live is Dom Seniora, nice quiet place with a little disturbing, but funny older granddads... LifeGoga - 4 Apr 2009 Looker - 17 Oct 2014
	Internet / Telephone provider in Krakow 28 - It seems that UPC have pretty much of a stranglehold in the Trojmiasto. Pretty scummy operators though, and Internetia... Lifezoogle - 22 Feb 2008 Dougpol1 - 16 Oct 2014
	Polish Healthcare Advice; Crohn's disease treatment 2 - In Poland a infliximab (trade name Remicade) therapy is in use. It's hard to get it quick through standard... Lifemcrpolak - 13 Oct 2014 Looker - 14 Oct 2014
	Recommendations for MIDWIVES in Krakow? 2 - I'm pretty sure some level of midwifery care is free in Poland for those that request it (your family... LifeZbishek - 13 Oct 2014 mafketis - 13 Oct 2014
	Watching a movie in cinema (Łodź), without Polish dubbing? 9 - Most adult films here are shown in the original language here with subtitles in the cinema. Only the kids... LifeESN - 8 Oct 2014 irishlodz - 12 Oct 2014
	How many GSM networks really exist in PL? Virgin, Lyca, Play, Era, TMobile, Nju, what else? 7 - Who have best coverage in rural areas around Warsaw and along Belarussian border? I suspect it is Polkomtel (PLUS),... LifePaul293 - 1 Oct 2014 Velund - 11 Oct 2014
	Private investigation firms in Lodz? 3 - Thank you for your response, i tried to call twice, and as soon as someone there heard my English... Lifeblackcoffee - 5 Oct 2014 blackcoffee - 10 Oct 2014
	Why there's no STREET FOOD culture in Poland? 8 - Yea, that's true in every town/city centre.... Lifeufo973 - 26 Sep 2014 smurf - 8 Oct 2014
	Are there any launderettes in Katowice? 5 - I've used 5 á sec and found them expensive and less effective than traditional Polish ones. Some of the... Lifeshall80 - 5 Oct 2014 jon357 - 5 Oct 2014
	Where to buy a Virgin Mobile SIM card in Krakow, Poland? 4 - I doubt it, but you can always have a look if passing the door.... Lifesuperuser1999 - 3 Oct 2014 InWroclaw - 3 Oct 2014
	Asian / American TV channels in Poland? 4 - There's some possibility with satellite: For Indian channels look here lyngsat.com/freetv/India.html For Pakistani check out PakSat: lyngsat.com/Paksat-1R.html With... LifeJoshtaylor - 28 Nov 2009 Looker - 3 Oct 2014
	English-speaking Hospital in Katowice? 2 - If you're out of luck in Katowice, you may go to the nearby Chorzow (which is known to provide... Lifeahmed2014 - 30 Sep 2014 Nathans - 2 Oct 2014
	Emigrate / Immigrate to Poland? I don't need to work. 2 33 - Maybe you know some of these people who Bieggers. I don't know any such. Interesting where... LifeNODUFF - 23 Sep 2014 jon357 - 26 Sep 2014
	May I have clearer insight in how Poles see/understand autism spectrum disorders? 4 - IME most countries in Europe are a bit backward about Autistic Spectrum disorders, notably France, with the exceptions of... LifeKori - 26 Sep 2014 rozumiemnic - 26 Sep 2014
	Rydze - mushroom hunting in Poland - Help I need to find these suckers!!! 16 - Yes. Some will just make you feel bad, others will shut down your Central Nervous System - and... LifeJamesJ - 12 Sep 2014 jon357 - 23 Sep 2014
	Not possible to find a Hardware/DIY store near Mokotów, Warszawa? (Warsaw district) 10 - Looks like I'll have to go reconnoitre Al. Krakówksa :)... Lifewmertens - 18 Sep 2014 wmertens - 22 Sep 2014
	Children's pocket money rate in Poland. 10 - two ways come to my mind 1) 10zł notes only. She won't swallow it. 2) 9zł (coins... LifeRoystonvasey - 12 Sep 2014 peter_olsztyn - 20 Sep 2014
	City, County etc. structure of Poland? 3 - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Administrative_divisions_of_Poland... LifeP_Larson - 18 Sep 2014 cinek - 19 Sep 2014
	Which sim card to buy in Poland? 30 - Prepaid T-Mobile Fryii tariff put 50zl and is good for 6 months and you get free one of: Internet(first... Lifehansiaczek - 15 Sep 2011 Gaucho - 18 Sep 2014
	Connection problem in Ryjewo? 4 - You mean a cellphone connection problem? This does often happen in PL, especially outside towns.... Lifeusernami - 9 Sep 2014 jon357 - 9 Sep 2014
	24 hours veterinary emergency service near Cracow? (Krakow) 5 - You'd have to agree it with the taxi firm first - the forum is quiet tonight but normally... LifeKO;) - 7 Sep 2014 jon357 - 7 Sep 2014
	Anybody know of a decent, fairly priced wireless modem compatible with Orange/Neostrada in Poland? 9 - My wife still has a contract in her name in Poland which we need to upgrade for tenants.... LifeWroclaw Boy - 20 Aug 2014 Wroclaw Boy - 29 Aug 2014
	How can I get Canal+? Will I need a satellite dish? 2 - You have two options: The easiest way would be to have cable tv witch canal + premium channels... Lifepg123 - 29 Aug 2014 Looker - 29 Aug 2014
	What's the climate and food like in Warsaw? (I am a student from India) 10 - I managed to buy asafoetida in Warsaw from Samira a Lebanese restaurant near Pole Mokotowskie. They have a... Lifeagal2410 - 4 Aug 2014 krecik89 - 28 Aug 2014
	Moving to Krakow (and other questions) 23 - Merged: Moving to Krakow Hello, I'm in process of changing my base to Krakow. Can you please... Lifedarkhalls1983 - 25 Jul 2013 OntheMove - 24 Aug 2014
	Veet wax stripes & eye doctor (center) in Poznan? 9 - I am visiting Poznan. Staying until the 30th August. I have lost a hard contact lens. Does anyone know... Lifeswissi - 22 Aug 2013 paddynm - 21 Aug 2014
	Breakdown cover for cars over 15 years old? 2 - Brak limitu wieku pojazdów przyjmowanych do ubezpieczenia gothaer.pl/3146 gothaer.pl/3152 Ubezpieczenie Auto Assistance Podstawowy Ubezpieczenie Auto Assistance... LifeInWroclaw - 17 Aug 2014 peter_olsztyn - 18 Aug 2014
	Large Auto Parts Stores in Warsaw (like NAPA, Autozone, PepBoys) 3 - Hello. try: norauto.pl... Lifemattdsoares - 16 Aug 2014 GTO - 17 Aug 2014
	Can I find Prozac in Warsaw? 7 - The Prozac of Life in absolutely zero value gives no fever of excitement; however, Poemac may be better.... LifeCheersPoland! - 14 Aug 2014 AdamKadmon - 14 Aug 2014
	Giving birth in a state hospital in Warsaw Poland - any additional costs? Advice, experiences? 10 - Be careful. sometimes they charge more for unnecessary things like. Extra nurses or some extra scans or diagnostics that... LifeNew to Warsaw - 26 Jul 2014 Calv - 11 Aug 2014
	BEST CELLPHONE PLAN IN POLAND? UNLIMITED CALLING, SMS, INTERNET, GOOD EURO ROAMING RATES 5 - I will answer my own questions lol I went with NJU mobile as there is no contract and... LifeMaluch - 31 May 2014 Maluch - 10 Aug 2014
	Poland's Environment, recycling 2 3 79 - Or old one is for non-recyclable and two new ones are for recyclable ( glass / paper nad... LifeAmathyst - 14 Jan 2007 Marysienka - 9 Aug 2014
	Poland no Unemployment benefits after paying taxes for 20 years 2 41 - it is, but there could be another article saying claiming the same as above, saying they paid taxes ,... Lifeufo973 - 5 Aug 2014 Marysienka - 8 Aug 2014
	Problems with receiving overseas SMS messages from my Heyah SIM card 9 - This iste receive sms online. You can use it receivefreesms.com... Lifearthur65 - 10 Feb 2014 leandro - 7 Aug 2014
	Polish dentistry cost - 230 zl for one tooth cavity filling 2 3 4 99 - Hi guys, I just read your posts about dental work. Check out dentaldepartures.com They have over 3000 recommended... Lifezion - 6 Nov 2009 jogoodwin - 5 Aug 2014
	Polish Brand names in everyday usage. 6 - I heard some Polish (female, if I remember corretly) reporter almost caused a scandal by asking at Puma's... Lifeszkotja2007 - 16 Dec 2009 BohdanBazooka - 2 Aug 2014
	Is there anywhere in Warsaw I can contact regarding my missing parcels? 11 - Are you still in touch with the stock market guy? Sorry, couldn't resist :)... LifeRichfilth - 23 Jul 2014 Roger5 - 30 Jul 2014
	Help with Xbox website in Polish ( I need to know how to change language back to English ) 3 - Fast forward to 1:58... the "prelude" is boring :D youtube.com/watch?v=_UO2zN1ecu8... LifeSchmiznurf - 28 Jul 2014 PC_Sceptic - 28 Jul 2014
	some poles play the Race games best! 2 38 - ok so those 4 guys who attacked me and my friend have been arrested. and they are with the... Lifeimano - 16 Jul 2014 imano - 27 Jul 2014
	How and where do I return empty alcohol bottles in Poland? 17 - I find that when I drink more expensive beer I drink less beer, so it costs about the same.... LifeTonino - 24 Jul 2014 Harry - 25 Jul 2014
	What type of gift should i buy for my hosts in Poland? 22 - I don't mind them every now and again, however since every petrol station and corner shop has hundreds of... Lifeboj - 21 Jul 2014 jon357 - 22 Jul 2014
	Any ideas on where to buy a 'Smoking Suit' for a wedding? I am slimmer than most Poles. 5 - Thanks for the replies people. I ended up going back to M&S and buying the jacket from Złoty... LifeBenjaminpm - 15 Jul 2014 Benjaminpm - 21 Jul 2014
	Rules of Etiquette in Poland 22 - None of it in Poland. As a new employee, and let me stress "new" Don't show the... LifeNathan - 22 Apr 2011 PC_Sceptic - 20 Jul 2014
	Client of T-mobile having an iPhone 4 & iOS 7.1.2 - problem with connecting to the Poland's network 3 - Sorry, I should have closed that topic earlier. But I'm kinda very busy at work. Summer season :-( ... LifeDarthYannick - 5 Jul 2014 DarthYannick - 15 Jul 2014
	Where to buy the best quality sleep mask in Warsaw? 4 - allegro.pl/listing/listing.php?order=m&string=opaska+na+oczy&search_scope=category-1497&bmatch=seng-v11-p-econom-4-moda-0710... Lifelammy - 14 Jul 2014 Monitor - 14 Jul 2014
	A fair notion of salaries in major Polish cities 4 - Just came across the salary for a chief cashier at a very well known upmarket supermarket on the outskirts... Lifectvn - 2 Nov 2013 InWroclaw - 7 Jul 2014
	Need Help Topping Up Credit On PLAY Phone. Code doesn't work! 2 - Are you sure you've entered the right code and the # at the end? It's quite common for people... Lifedavidtee - 4 Jul 2014 InWroclaw - 4 Jul 2014
	Car mechanic in Gdansk (looking for) 12 - How to recognize a good car mechanic in PL? 1. The queue is from two to three weeks... LifeNiko - 3 May 2014 peter_olsztyn - 2 Jul 2014
	E-Payment to mobile phone service in Poland? Anything like 'Paym'? 5 - OK Looker, many thanks. I shall check it out and perhaps sign up. Many thanks for taking the... LifeInWroclaw - 26 Jun 2014 InWroclaw - 2 Jul 2014
	Public Transport Woes in Poland 11 - From this morning's trip to work, why oh why do schools taking kids to the cinema demand to use... LifeCardno85 - 27 Jun 2014 Cardno85 - 1 Jul 2014
	Mall Madness in Poland? 8 - I'd have to say the impact of a mall depends on the city and the position of the mall.... LifeSzczerbaty - 28 Jun 2014 johnb121 - 29 Jun 2014
	Is Polish parenting traditionally very laissez faire? 4 - I think it very much has to be taken on a case by case basis. I know my family... Lifestolatte - 25 Jun 2014 Cardno85 - 26 Jun 2014
	Looking for bookstore in Warsaw that has a large variety of English books 7 - If you do not need to buy but are OK with borrowing, try the public library on Meissnera 5.... Lifefrenny - 26 Jun 2014 sobieski - 26 Jun 2014
	How Much money for Gas heating in Poland's winter?? 4 - We have a gas meter, but gas is only used for cooking. Central heating, together with hot water,... LifeMaluch - 24 Jun 2014 sobieski - 25 Jun 2014
	Is it me or do any guys in Poland not have shaved heads? 2 3 4 113 - Men with shaved heads look stupid? Please stop embarrassing yourself. ... Lifecjjc - 26 Jul 2008 Wulkan - 22 Jun 2014
	Buying gold in Poznan 3 - Does it have branches in poznan? And can you please make sure of this information. Thanks.... Lifeawawai - 14 Jun 2014 awawai - 14 Jun 2014
	Cost of Visiting Sleep Clinic in Poland? 3 - Why not try one of the low-cost gadgets while you're saving up for testing and, if necessary, a cpap... Lifefilmstudent - 20 Jun 2013 johnb121 - 11 Jun 2014
	Business customs in Poland - liquor gift, courtesy toward women 9 - If this is a business meeting: 1. Don't bring any alcohol (especially if you don't know the people... Lifeukmate - 20 Apr 2014 The Willow - 10 Jun 2014
	Are there a lot of goths in Poland? 2 36 - Do americans really have an unintentional phobia towards goths? 'cause the americans I know are all Hip Hoppers; Metallers... LifeRebirth - 11 Jul 2011 Shin_NomeD - 7 Jun 2014

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