Marzenna
@Marzenna
English expat in Poland
Forum posts
91
About me
English
Lives in Krakow
Speaks Polish, English, German
Registration: 15 November 2014
I am interested to settle in Poland soonest.
First of all, I would strongly recommend to start learning the language as soon as possible. Poland is no different to other countries. You need to be able to communicate to get any little bureaucratic thing done. Especially if you want to settle a ... Read More
Dealing with homesickness in Poland
Well Lilly. If you name the cusine (original country) the comunity on here may help. Poland unfortunately is not as advanced in internet information as the western countires I lived in. Therefore it is often the personal information that is working ... Read More
How to survive in Poland
To be honest, I find the name of the FB page a bit affensive. Read More
New members of the Poland forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Poland forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi Sandeep, My husband works for the Software company, so you both may have some common language to speak (lol) once he is in the country. He is working for Red Hat and unfortunately is travelling a lot... Regarding learning Polish, I would urge ... Read More
New members of the Poland forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Poland forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi Sandeep. Welcome to Krakow. I hope you like the city. From my experience, the beginnings abroad are very difficult. It is good therefore that you are reaching to make new friends. However, it would be good to write something about yourself to ... Read More
I want to bring my Filipino Maid to Warsaw
The best to do that is to call Polish embassy. They certainly speak English and will know the best. M Read More
Keeping up with the news in Poland by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in Poland provides countless occasions to browse local newspapers, listen to local radio stations or watch local TV shows. As everywhere else in the world, local media play a key role in informing the public. What are ...
Definitely and only TVN24. It is the station least enveloped by government propaganda. The other channel to watch is : Superstacja. Quirky one therefore gives many-sided views. On TVN24: "Fakty po Faktach" good program; ... Read More
Sports in Poland by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The Olympic Games are now just a few days away and we would like to talk about sports. What sports are the most popular and/or unusual in Poland? Are sports facilities easily accessible there? Where and how can one find ...
Hi. I am not a huge sport fun, but after the last events, in my view it is football, definitely volleyball and cycling. The last view years running appear to be a new phenomenon. The sport I like is golf. Unfortunately there are not many golf ... Read More
Moving to Krak贸w, opinions pleas :) by Simo85
Hi Guys, My name is Simon. I am an Italian expat living and working in London. I've been in the UK for about 11 years. My best friend is Polish and after a few trips to Poland I think I fell in love with the Country. We were thinking about ...
Hi. My husband was very impressed with school Varia based in Krakow. However, there are many, many running relevant courses. Have a look on the web. Cross my fingers for you. M Read More
Moving to Krak贸w, opinions pleas :) by Simo85
Hi Guys, My name is Simon. I am an Italian expat living and working in London. I've been in the UK for about 11 years. My best friend is Polish and after a few trips to Poland I think I fell in love with the Country. We were thinking about ...
Whatever the man says (lol) is very, very true. You can get away without speaking a local language of many countries, if your company is based in another one (e.g. American companies). However, if you want to build a life in this country, you MUST ... Read More
Moving to Krakow ?! Opinions by Simo85
Hi Guys, My name is Simon. I am an Italian expat living and working in London. I've been in the UK for about 11 years. My best friend is Polish and after a few trips to Poland I think I fell in love with the Country. We were thinking about ...
Hi Simon. I am glad to be helpful. Moving to a country one doesn't know is stressful, but friendly people can change this very significantly. I used to live in Germany, Italy, UK and Poland. The stress is very familiar to me. We both ... Read More
Moving to Krakow ?! Opinions by Simo85
Hi Guys, My name is Simon. I am an Italian expat living and working in London. I've been in the UK for about 11 years. My best friend is Polish and after a few trips to Poland I think I fell in love with the Country. We were thinking about ...
Hi Simon. My husband and I moved to Krakow from the UK nearly 2 years ago. We never regretted taking this decision. It is a very cultural city. Live music (we like jazz clubs but there are also some concert halls with different music), good ... Read More
Interested to work for IBM? by Laplage01
If you are thinking about a career at IBM or you are interested in learning how your skills, expertise and interests fit with available IBM job opportunities 鈥� then you are invited to check the available positions on the following link and ...
I guess it means He is an American...lol Read More
Construction Material
But generally, I would find another firm that will buy what you want and deliver the materials and you will just pay for them. When I was building the house, I was buying myself materials like floor panels or slabs and the construction people would ... Read More
Business etiquette in Poland
This is so well observed. Yes, I was some 20 years welcome to kiss the woman's hand. Noverdays, most women I know don't like it. Including me. However, it is still expected from a man to open the door for a woman and let hef through ... Read More
Construction Material
Hi Kim. I would be happy to help. I came back from my emigration (25 years) 1 year ago and probably going through the same problems. Being a landscape architect with English working experiance (15 years) I am was having some troubles to ajust to ... Read More
Essentials to live in Poland
Electronics from the US, also some american brands from cosmetics. Imported items are usually broadly available in Poland but slightly more expensive. Berocca (multivitamin tablets) from the UK. Basically a little items that brands of you don't ... Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Poland
and do you speak the language? Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Poland
According to my husband, who moved to Poland from England, the key is the language. I am very proud to say that he is working on that very hard and starts to be successful. After 1.5 years, he no longer needs my assistance in social gatherings, ... Read More
Best cities to live in Poland by Julien
Hi, It聮s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Poland. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
I am not an expat myself. But my British husband loves living in Krakow. We moved here from the UK 1.5 years ago and never regretted that move. It is a beautiful city, very cultural, lots of history (not only relating to the WW2), great connection ... Read More
Poles in Kolkata City of Joy
I am sorry. There is no "Polish design". We are quite multi-minority-nation. So what is your favorite design? Read More
Making phone calls in Poland by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Poland, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Poland? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance for ...
"Setting up a landline can take a long time in Poland". It is probably true but not in large cities. I live in Krakow and Orange came to connect my internet and the land-line two days after I called them. This is provided that you ... Read More
What do you like the most in Poland? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Poland? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Poland and the reason why you enjoy your ...
Hi. It depends what are you asking for. Food and general leaving costs is cheap, even if you earn in zlotych. Any products exported like cosmetics, clothing is expensive. Also travelling abroad, due to exchange rates is not cheap from here. Read More
Health Insurance
LuxMed's doctors speak English. Info-line is also good. You can switch to English by pressing 1. Read More
Health Insurance
Hi. We have a national insurance in Poland but if you are looking for a private as well, we are with LuxMed, which is very good. Read More
What do you like the most in Poland? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Poland? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Poland and the reason why you enjoy your ...
1. Friendships. Friends are really talking to each other here. One doesn't have to pretend always that everything is fine if it isn't. Friends are for good (they really know how to celebrate!) and for bad. 2. Hospitality. Unfortunately ... Read More
US citizen looking to relocate to Poland
The best place to ask about those things would be a Polish embassy in your country. The only one I could help you is the renting time. Usually people ask for one year contract. Although here in Krakow, there are many apartments to be rented for a ... Read More
From where can I buy a smartphone in Poland?
In any shopping centers you have shops as in any other counties selling whatever you wish to buy. Are you trying to be funny? lol Read More
Networking in Krakow
On Sunday we are going on holiday for two weeks. Summer-time...lol. I hope, we will meet after that. Greetings, Marzenna & Steve Read More
Polish cuisine by Priscilla
Hi, When living abroad, tasting the local cuisine is part of discovering the country. What is your favorite food in Poland? What is the local speciality? Share with us the local tastes of Poland and why not your best recipe. Thank ...
I for example like for breakfast scrambled eggs.Scrambled eggs with chanterelle mushrooms 鈥� jajecznica z kurkami recipeIngredients in this recipe:300 g of chanterelle mushrooms8 eggssome butter or olive oil (I prefer the latter)salt and pepper ... Read More
Polish cuisine by Priscilla
Hi, When living abroad, tasting the local cuisine is part of discovering the country. What is your favorite food in Poland? What is the local speciality? Share with us the local tastes of Poland and why not your best recipe. Thank ...
true that I am coming from Gdansk and I am sure that in your country everything is wonderful. The only point I was making was, that you have a vast variety of dishes (especially game) that is truly Polish tradition. Also, just because other ... Read More
Polish cuisine by Priscilla
Hi, When living abroad, tasting the local cuisine is part of discovering the country. What is your favorite food in Poland? What is the local speciality? Share with us the local tastes of Poland and why not your best recipe. Thank ...
You do not know much about Polish cuisine if you say "the rest" including all you can have apart of golonka and bigos. First of all, bigos shouldn't be fat, however, one has to like cabbage. If you like cabbage, I would recommend ... Read More
Networking in Krakow
Hi Jovan. My husband and I moved to Krakow about one year ago. Although I am Polish, it is also all new to me as I came back to Poland after 25 years of emigration and coming originally from Gdansk. My husband, Steve is a full on expat from ... Read More
Difficult to integrate by GuestPoster973
Hi, My name is Kay, Nigerian, moved to pl a year ago still find it difficult to integrate. lm cool, easy going person, a team player and like to meet people and making friends. Any assist as im presently working on my polish language lesson is most ...
Hi. I am sorry that you find the integration so hard. I know that pain. I have been living in the UK for 15 years and left without any solid friends. Talking to people on the street was definitely out of question. Well, talking yes, but then they ... Read More
New members of the Poland forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2nd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Poland forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Let us know how do you like life in Krakow when you arrive. Steve & Marzenna Read More
A mixed marriage in Poland - legal and cultural adventures by danisl
Hi guys, I'm new to the forum, but not to Poland ;) Very nice to meet you all, and cool to see people going through similar experiences as I do and didn't always have the opportunity to share! After 4 years in Poland, my language gaps are ...
Hi. We got married in the UK but moved to Krakow a year ago. I am Polish but returning to Poland after 25 years of emigration. Therefore my documents are not valid any more. I never gave up my Polish citizenship, but everything changed here so ... Read More
My Love Story: my 'good' family vs her 'bad' family in Poland by Jaky007
Hello Guys I want your opinion in such a big issue for me , Im German guy but I was born and raise up in Germany and im from very good family however, I came back for work and live in Poland , after few months in Poland i have met a very nice ...
Hello Jaky. In Poland families has strong bond so it may be difficult to convince your girl that her family is bad. If you really love he, try to understand why they are as they are. Maybe they are not bad, just shocking for you. What does it mean ... Read More
Cost of living in Poland 聳 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Poland in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Poland you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Poland? > accommodation ...
You are so right abhishekjain118. But for those who do not speak Polish and therefore cant find info: I find on the web some restaurants in Krakow that specialize in veg. ... Read More
thinking of moving with our two children to Poland. by chris1976
Hi, My wife and I are thinking of moving with our two children to Poland. We're staying here for 4 month this year to see how we like it. We would like to meet some English people who have made a similar move and are now living in ...
Hi Chris. Both, my husband and moved from Hampshire to Krakow 1 year ago. My husband is a full-blooded (lol) English and it was his idea as he fell in love with this beautiful city. I am Polish, but came back after 25 years of emigration and ... Read More
Price of accommodation for a single person in Krakow?
There are numerous websites dedicated to renting. Contact them, majority of them speak english. Just type in google "rent, Krakow" and voil脿....ots of choices. I am writing in a humorous manner as people think that Poland still ... Read More
Are university dorms in poland co-ed? by polish_heaven
Hey everyone! I'm travelling to wroclaw this summer and will be staying at one of the university dorms. Since I come from a conservative culture, I was wondering whether the dorms there are co-ed in general? Also, are they clean? Any help would ...
Thank you for your reply. I appreciate this very much. Uncomfortable is a very good word for it and I understand that people are of different orientation and religions that makes our world so interesting. Once again: of course "peace" and ... Read More
Are university dorms in poland co-ed? by polish_heaven
Hey everyone! I'm travelling to wroclaw this summer and will be staying at one of the university dorms. Since I come from a conservative culture, I was wondering whether the dorms there are co-ed in general? Also, are they clean? Any help would ...
But the bathrooms and doors have doors, haven't they? And I do expect that people are not wandering naked over the corridors. To have a female neighbour is not offensive. Some people may don't like it, but it is not offensive. I am sorry ... Read More
Price of accommodation for a single person in Krakow?
Hi. We could help you but you really need to give more details. What accommodation is for a single person in your understanding? Square meters?, number of rooms?, area? You can have facilities you want in an apartment. Depend on the flat and the ... Read More
MOVING TO POLAND WITH A PET! by LabrPat
Hi everyone! I am considering a job offer for Krakow, and will be moving there with my dog. Does anyone know if it is a pet friendly city? Will I have difficulty finding an apartment in a good neighborhood? Thank you
Hi. You need to take your pets to the vet in the UK to prepare passports for them. The vet will give them all necessary injections and health checks. They also have to have cheap but the vet also is doing that. Then he/she will give your pets ... Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Poland by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Poland. What recommendations would you ...
I can only say: Thank you for that post. My husband is English and learn polish but I read so many post here from People who expect more then they give. I used to live abroad for 25 years (Germany and England) and know how hard it is to integrate. ... Read More
MOVING TO POLAND WITH A PET! by LabrPat
Hi everyone! I am considering a job offer for Krakow, and will be moving there with my dog. Does anyone know if it is a pet friendly city? Will I have difficulty finding an apartment in a good neighborhood? Thank you
Hi LabrPat. We moved nearly a year to Krakow with our two cars from the UK. We did not have any problems with renting an apartment. Krakow has lots of parks therefore walking with dog is not a problem. You shouldn't have problems in finding ... Read More
rent an apartment by goumaskyriakos
To rent an apartment in krakow?bad idea!first of all is very expensive,not spacious,poor quality but the tragedy:polish do not easily rent their houses to foreighers.What does it mean when they say "i have bad experiense with the previous ...
goumaskyriakos: What does it mean when they say "i have bad experiense with the previous ones" nobody knows. I guess it means that some people run off without paying and it is difficult to find them as they were not easy to locate since ... Read More
Hello in krakow
Hi. We are often going to Harris Jazz Piano Bar at the main square. (Rynek Glowny). If you like jazz, let me know and we could meet there for a drink or two and (usually) good life music. And welcome to Krakow Marzenna Read More
Poland Visit from New Zealand by gvir
Hi, I understand that New Zealand citizens need not have visa to travel to Poland. New Zealand is listed in Visa free countries on Poland official site. I am basically from India and working in New Zealand under skilled migrant category. So do I ...
I think that if you need a viza or not depends on your passport, not on country you work. The best place to ask seems to me is polish ambacy. Read More
Let's help each other by Marzenna
I read a lot on this site about the problems with integration in polish society. Firstly, I'm sorry, the guests in this country do not feel fine. Secondly, I know the pain because, being Polish I lived, studied and worked on professional ...
There is a website in various languages, that may be of great help for you. http://www.migrant.info.pl/Health_insurance_and_medical_care.html Good luck with the dentist...brrrrr Read More
Let's help each other by Marzenna
I read a lot on this site about the problems with integration in polish society. Firstly, I'm sorry, the guests in this country do not feel fine. Secondly, I know the pain because, being Polish I lived, studied and worked on professional ...
Please do if/when you need advice. My husband and I relocated to Krakow from England last May therefore have some experience of "newbies" in this city. Greetings, Marzenna Read More
Let's help each other
I read a lot on this site about the problems with integration in polish society. Firstly, I'm sorry, the guests in this country do not feel fine. Secondly, I know the pain because, being Polish I lived, studied and worked on professional ... Read More
Polish reality by Wojtek W
Hello dear EXPATS! If you think about difficulties of life in Poland, what would it be?
As said before, you have big statements in ( maybe "on" is correct) your sleeve. But if somebody wants to dispute your broad statements, you redraw. Shame as I would gladly discuss properly. You are not a defence, not in my view. You ... Read More
meeting new people in Cracow by marta88
Hello, I'm Marta. I'm native Polish. I bet you'll ask yourself why I registered to this website since I'm not an expat. Well, to tell the truth, I am hoping to meet new people, make new friends I could talk to through emails or any other way. I'm ...
Hi Richard. I hope you are in Krakow and enjoy life here. I am Polish, but returned to home-country after 25 years of emigration (10 in Germany, 15 in the UK). My English husband fell in love with Krakow and we moved 6 months ago. If you are here, ... Read More
Planning to relocate to Poland, cost of living by kinnark
Hi, I have got an opportunity to move to Poland (Krakow). I would like to understand more about cost of living and esp the education system in Krakow for schools with medium of teaching in English. The avg salary expected is 14-15k zloty. I have ...
You are very right Caroline. I just sense some sort of disappointment or disapproval of those private schools. Polish children in Germany or England just have to go to German or English school. I know that it must be adding even more stress to ... Read More
Polish reality by Wojtek W
Hello dear EXPATS! If you think about difficulties of life in Poland, what would it be?
Everyone likes to showboat how he or she can be mistaken for a native of the foreign land they are in. Those that do not showboat, that are content with being a foreigner or may even have language-learning barriers, should not suffer negative ... Read More
Polish reality by Wojtek W
Hello dear EXPATS! If you think about difficulties of life in Poland, what would it be?
Polish is the lingua franca. .Not true. Polish was a lingua franca in areas of Eastern Europe, especially regions that belonged to the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Polish was for several centuries the main language spoken by the ruling classes in ... Read More
Polish reality by Wojtek W
Hello dear EXPATS! If you think about difficulties of life in Poland, what would it be?
How can you be culturally aware without knowing the language. Where is the place for theater, literature, local jokes, even a stand-up comedy or even without mingling with people of that culture you clam to be aware. In these occasions people ... Read More
Polish reality by Wojtek W
Hello dear EXPATS! If you think about difficulties of life in Poland, what would it be?
Hey. You initiate that discussion. Are you going to take part in it? Pozdrowienia. M Read More
Polish reality by Wojtek W
Hello dear EXPATS! If you think about difficulties of life in Poland, what would it be?
Absolutely right. The Shadow (why not a name? lol) likes to use extreme examples, that are not relevant, throwing a big quotes that are also not relevant to the topic and if you relate exactly to his clams, he is not discussing them any further. Not ... Read More
Polish reality by Wojtek W
Hello dear EXPATS! If you think about difficulties of life in Poland, what would it be?
. Sorry I do not know how to delete my post. I wanted to quote and miss that. I will do that now Read More
Polish reality by Wojtek W
Hello dear EXPATS! If you think about difficulties of life in Poland, what would it be?
To The Shadow: Hi. English is not my native language. At the beginning of following your posts, I thought that this is the reason why I do not understand your points. But now, and I do not mean this a harsh as it sounds, Now I think, that you ... Read More
Retired Native American looking to move to Warsaw, Poland area by wpn
Hello Expats, For a variety of reasons, I'm looking into moving to Warsaw, Poland from Connecticut. Can anyone suggest resources that I may reference? For example, I assume I need some kind of permanent resident visa. How would I go about ...
I really do not understand majority of your posts. Although I am (if not perfect) quite fluent in English. Eg "Native English speaker paid under the table". But this statement is not true, if I understand it right: "you have to pay ... Read More
Polish reality by Wojtek W
Hello dear EXPATS! If you think about difficulties of life in Poland, what would it be?
To bikerjenko : I agree with you. We got LuxMed (private health care). Unfortunately they are not covering major operation. Therefore, when I assisted my mum, who had a major operation....The hospital staff acted like we are disturbing them. ... Read More
Polish reality by Wojtek W
Hello dear EXPATS! If you think about difficulties of life in Poland, what would it be?
Hi. I am not an expat but my husband is. Well I am a bit as well as returned to Poland after 25 years. What is difficult for my husband and I is to deal with formalities. Obviously we are used to English ways which is understandably different. We ... Read More
Polish reality by Wojtek W
Hello dear EXPATS! If you think about difficulties of life in Poland, what would it be?
The Shadow "Polish is the lingua franca." What do you mean by that? Read More
Polish reality by Wojtek W
Hello dear EXPATS! If you think about difficulties of life in Poland, what would it be?
Snuka241: "I would say the biggest problem is that many people (e.g. in the shops) can't speak English or often they are just hesitated to talk in this language" James: "Ask yourself one question.... If these very same Polish ... Read More
Difficult to integrate by GuestPoster973
Hi, My name is Kay, Nigerian, moved to pl a year ago still find it difficult to integrate. lm cool, easy going person, a team player and like to meet people and making friends. Any assist as im presently working on my polish language lesson is most ...
But I already explained my intentions...even if not grammatically correct. And do you notice that your tone is aggressive, while I try very hard not to be? This is why I said what I did. It is very true, that Poland is Catholic. It is true, that ... Read More
Difficult to integrate by GuestPoster973
Hi, My name is Kay, Nigerian, moved to pl a year ago still find it difficult to integrate. lm cool, easy going person, a team player and like to meet people and making friends. Any assist as im presently working on my polish language lesson is most ...
Hi. I am very happy about the fact that you do not find me as bad as a devil for being an Atheist. I do accept that people have different experiences and it is good, that people like you are out there. I also agree with you that, if people declare ... Read More
Difficult to integrate by GuestPoster973
Hi, My name is Kay, Nigerian, moved to pl a year ago still find it difficult to integrate. lm cool, easy going person, a team player and like to meet people and making friends. Any assist as im presently working on my polish language lesson is most ...
Hi Martins. I am glad to see that the life here is becoming easier. We did not have problems with friends here as I already had some from time we lived in England and one couple, we met also there during their year in England after which they ... Read More
Friendly people !
Hey Nuria. I hope that you find some friends in Krakow. Let us know if you need more...lol We like music (visiting music clubs constantly), love Krakow restaurants (a bit to much lol), wine (also to much) and generally nice company for whatever is ... Read More
New members of the Poland forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Poland forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
And how are you finding life in Krakow? Marzenna & Steve Read More
meeting new people in Cracow by marta88
Hello, I'm Marta. I'm native Polish. I bet you'll ask yourself why I registered to this website since I'm not an expat. Well, to tell the truth, I am hoping to meet new people, make new friends I could talk to through emails or any other way. I'm ...
Hi Rich. I am Polish but my husband is English. We moved to Krakow some months ago and are keen to meet new people. Is the weekly expats getting together still on? We would like to pop in. Marzenna & Steve Read More
Difficult to integrate by GuestPoster973
Hi, My name is Kay, Nigerian, moved to pl a year ago still find it difficult to integrate. lm cool, easy going person, a team player and like to meet people and making friends. Any assist as im presently working on my polish language lesson is most ...
Hey nongy. My husband (English) and I (Polish) also moved to Krakow recently (5 months ago). We would be very happy to meet you and your family. I can imagine how difficult it is if non of you speak Polish. We do not have problems with friends but ... Read More
life in poland by omacci
after my experience i can say that life is really good comfortable in poland now there is lot of job opportunities salaries a little bit down but are enough to live good life in poland bad things over there is to rent is really expansive comparing ...
I am Polish but my husband is English. To contribute to your conversation, you both are right. One can get around in (at least Krakow, where we live) without knowing Polish. However, it is only polite to learn language of the country one lives. ... Read More
New members of the Poland forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Poland forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hi. My husband and I are also new to Krakow. True, I was born in Poland but emigrated 25 years ago. My opinion about Polish people is probably not objective. However, I lived in England for 15 years, worked there as a landscape architect in large ... Read More
Suburb of Krakow by stvr
I'm reading my grandmother's memoirs. She was a resident of Krakow and a Holocaust survivor. "we moved to a village called Why-give-neek-ee (ph), which was a suburb of Krakow. Why-give-neek-ee (ph) is a big city now. At that time ...
There also are 艁agiewniki near Wroclaw (about 1h South) Read More
New Member by VictoriaAnderson
Hi I am a mum with two sons, a hubby and two businesses. A friend of mine lived in Poland for two years and pass on the website details, so here I am. I am exploring the possibility of moving to Poland in order to expand my businesses and change ...
Hi Victoria. Despite the fact that I was born in Poland (emigrated 25 years ago), I was in a very similar situation to yours. My husband (full-blooded Englishman lol) fell in love with Krakow and persuaded me to move. We live here longer than 5 ... Read More
New members of the Poland forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Poland forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hi. I am in similar situation. Emigrated 25 years ago and moved to Krakow with my husband 5 months ago. Originally from Gdansk, decided for Krakow as both Steve and I just love this city. Meeting new friends in Poland is not difficult but Steve's ... Read More
New members of the Poland forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Poland forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Shame you are so far from us. Wish you and your family all the best Read More
New members of the Poland forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Poland forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hello. My husband and I moved to Krakow few months ago. We love this city but we lack contact with people, who are in similar situation. It would be fun to meet new friends. I was born in Poland but emigrated 25 years ago. Steve, however, is an ... Read More