"Where I Come From, Where I Live" Poland by gale.blog.pl


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Geopolitical Situation

Poland has a difficult and challenging geopolitical situation. It's right in the center of geographical Europe, between West and East.

Such neighbourhood has never been easy for us. Our history is full of wars and occupations. There were long years in our past when there was no Poland in the map of Europe.

During your trip to our country you'll see numerous monuments commemorizing uprisings and national heroes.

A Land Of Opportunity

In 1989 Poland got rid of communist rule and started adopting free market economy. I'm afraid that most people expected that the country and its economy would bloom overnight. But this did not happen.

That is why many Poles seem to be frustrated while many others rolled their sleeves and started working hard for their present and future, remembering the past.

Today (I'm writing this on June 7th 2003) we are voting in our EU referendum. It's a very important day!

What To See

We have sea, we have lakes, we have plains, we have mountains, we have woods and we have wildlife. We have castles and museums, great pieces of architecture and off-the-beaten-path places.

All of the above worth seing!

Please also refer to my pages on specific places in Poland, you'll certainly find useful information there.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:A Friendly Country
  • Cons:Sometimes Frustrated
  • Intro Updated Jun 22, 2003
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  • rakmup Mar 5, 2007 at 1:02 PM Report Abuse

    C'mon! People are expected to pay for use of most toilets in France and Germany, even department stores in these countries expect you to leave around 20 euro cents... so Poland can't really be picked on in this respect.

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    Pawtuxet Sep 5, 2006 at 10:56 AM Report Abuse

    Back for another visit and more ratings. Enjoy pages on Poland every day.

  • yorashtan Aug 30, 2005 at 2:50 PM Report Abuse

    Last year (2004) I have seen a toilet cashier in Czech Prague, (and she has asked me if I had really paid the fee).

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    hekate Oct 26, 2004 at 11:25 PM Report Abuse

    Interesting tips. I especialy liked the vocabulary one. And the pictures are really nice. Greets, Nina

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    Princess-Kitten Aug 27, 2004 at 10:39 AM Report Abuse

    Just read your tips on using Polish public loos - good advice but very funny! I'll bear it all in mind when I visit next month. A great piece of writing! Thanks, Kitten x

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    AniaPL Jun 6, 2004 at 12:36 PM Report Abuse

    I like this page about local, means our Polish:) customs

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    coceng Oct 14, 2003 at 10:08 AM Report Abuse

    Adam, you know I love Poland...:) but that Chlodnik looks like 'melting icecream with some grass in it'....I would love to try that ! :) HHmm, naked people as well on this page ! Excellent ! :) Regards.

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    matcrazy1 Sep 28, 2003 at 3:36 AM Report Abuse

    Very nice and informative page! Interesting toilet pic :-))) I have never seen such toilet though hehe.

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    mtncorg Sep 5, 2003 at 12:34 PM Report Abuse

    Interesting to witness Poland through Polish eyes. Is the politician related to the swimmers?

  • diamonddog Aug 14, 2003 at 4:53 AM Report Abuse

    Enjoyed this page with very inside information!! The toilet pic hehe great!! Where are the beer tips :-)?

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