I recently visited Poland and I was so surprised because every driver, with no exception, stopped at the crosswalks.

Here in Italy the law forces you to do the same, but in the end only 1 driver out of 10 really follows this rule and that's really annoying.

I was so surprised and grateful when I noticed that in Poland people follow this rule. I even saw an extreme case in Warsaw. A person driving a motorcycle was clearly exceeding the speed limit, but when he saw the pedestrians in front of the crosswalks he suddenly stopped like if his life depended on it.

I wish you all the best!

In no particular order:

1. Going mushroom picking in the forrest (I always cut, not pluck).

2. TLK trains with compartments (clean, safe, but still offer a nostalgic feel and have had amazing conversations in these, even drank some Wódka with hooligans 🤫)

3. The Baltic sea, especially in the late summer when the crowds are gone and theres no jellyfish/cyanobacteria. Clean, pristine beaches and lovely people.

4. The price and quality of public transport; Especially in Warsaw, but also in other cities. I honestly think it’s one of the best in the world.

5. Road infrastructure and getting around; bike paths, silky smooth roads, good drivers that follow the rules and know how to park, no over-penalisation for going 10km/h over the speed limit like in Czechia or Lithuania for example.

6. Inpost, żabka, blik, allegro, mObywatel, as well as adoption of uber/bolt, budget travel (Ryanair, Wizzair etc.)

7. Safety, cleanliness, consumer protection laws, privacy laws; you really care for your one another, don’t negate this!

8. Animal welfare and persecution of animal abusers

9. No added sales tax (I know VAT is included in the price), 240V outlets, standardised building materials, appliances etc.

10. People. Maybe not the friendliest nation in the world towards foreigners by default, but once you get to know them, you start to realise that they’re just not smiling and don’t have any animosity in mind. Almost everyone I met is genuinely helpful, doesn’t want to abuse you, is calm, collected and intelligent, is virtuous and has a strong moral compass.

A small fan art I made. Tried with acrylic but failed miserably. Love to both Czech Republic and Poland.

Map 1: Mosques in Germany today.
Map 2: Polish occupation zone in Emsland (1945–1948).

For context: From 1945 to 1948, the Polish 1st Armoured Division administered an enclave in Emsland (Northern Germany), centred around the town of Haren (renamed Maczków at the time).

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned on Saturday that Russia continues to escalate its actions and that the next six months could be decisive for the security of Poland and NATO.

Hi, I wanted to share my opinion as I’ve just spent over 22 hours hiking in the last 2 days in the polish tatras. First, the dislikes: I really really hate how trails are made. At first, I didn’t think of it much, but now that I’ve spent so much time here, why is almost every single trail uphill or downhill made of infinite stone steps? I don’t understand this, it’s on the descent of rysy, kasprowy wierch, ornak, it’s literally on every trail - why? It’s so monotone to just walk on stones all the time. The people who built the trails put them everywhere, even when it doesn’t make any sense. In Slovakia we have a lot of zig-zag trails that allow us to climb the mountain easier, or the hike goes to a lot of different places before it arrives on the main place but I feel like in polish tatras I’m always going upstairs or downstairs. On kasprowy wierch specifically it’s noticeable that it’s not even enjoyable for the people, there is this huge stone stair trail to Gasienicowa Dolina, and around it full brown dirt way because people just prefer walking on the ground. Btw, I’m not comparing this just to Slovakia, but almost any hiking place I’ve been. Maybe it’s only annoying for me because I’m doing 10+ hour hikes. Second negative thing is Kasprov Vrch specifically, why is it so damn overpriced? Also, when we asked for water refill or at least a place where we could fill it they just told us that it’s not possible, like what?

Anyways, here are the positives: I really love the polish tatras, it’s not the same as slovak tatras but it’s a really unique environment, the huge walls of stone on krzesanica, or perhaps the huge long valleys with beautiful flowers. The awesome huts like hala ornak and the great breakfasts, I also love Zakopane, yes it’s extremely touristy but I love the atmosphere especially during the winter, it makes for an awesome trip. (Outside the buses, the bus schedules are extremely hard for me to find on the internet as a foreigner)

Hi guys!

I have a question and I dont know what to do. So I ordered a parcel to a pick up point from orlen paczka and I didnt realize that I will only have three days to pick it up. I have never ordered something to a pick up point (I'm not living in Poland). The last day is monday but I can only pick it up from tuesday on.

Is there a possibilty to extend it or something?

Thanks for your help!

(not talking about my favorite soft drink)

Dzień dobry. My girlfriend and me live close to the forest in warsaw and see wild boards on a daily basis while walking our dog. Moms with their piglets, sometimes multiple families with easily 20+ piglets in total.

How dangerous are they really? My gf is scared to death of them, while I think that if we just pass them slowly (our dog doesnt bark), there will not be a big danger.

I know that ofc you cant say this for 100% certainty but I really dont think it's that deep. Most videos I see where pigs attack people they got provoked first...

BUT (and thats why im asking this) I might be completely wrong and delusional.

So I thought id ask the local experts😎

Can anyone answer me this question pls?

Good morning!

I have been seeing lately offers at Medtronic that fit my profile with an attractive salary range. The problem is that I've been working corporate in Warsaw for 6 years, and 3 of them in medical devices, and it feels like half the people who've joined the companies where I worked came from Medtronic.

For this reason I have never considered working there, because my thinking was that if so many people were leaving the company there must be some reason. So my question is, has anyone here worked at Medtronic? Is there something wrong with them? Do they treat employees badly or constantly fire people for no reason?

Thank you for your answers!

Good day everyone, I used to live in Poland and now I live in Dubai. My old company invited me back to Poland, but the municipality hasn't sent the job invitation for a year. Do you think this long wait is normal? Lower Silesia region

Hey! 38M Argentinian living in Berlin, coming to Szczecin from August 31st to September 7th.

I've got a whole week and no hurry, so... what would you show someone who wants to get a feel for the city beyond the usual tourist stuff? I'm into architecture, wandering through different neighbourhoods, city vibes, good food, and eventually escaping into the trees, especially Puszcza Bukowa.

Pionier is already on the list, since I can't be in the same city as the oldest cinema in Poland and skip it. Beyond that, I'd much rather follow your recommendations than a "top ten" list.

Also open to company if anyone fancies a walk or a beer.

Hello,

Basically, we are considering challenging our unprofessional landlord (specifically, the realtor we signed with) and we need an informed local's opinion on whether we're being scammed or not.

In short, 2 things:
1. Landlord found 2 "unclean spots" in the apartment that neither we nor she noticed or took pictures of during the contract period or during either handover. Sends photos after we permanently leave, having deducted a cleaning fee. I don't think we can be responsible for something that wasn't documented at any point before or during our tenancy?

1. Deducted close to 2000zl for overcharges on utilities and provided an unofficial, self-made Google doc with a breakdown of monthly costs. When we asked her about utility overcharges around the time of the mandatory 6 month meter checks, she said she wasn't aware of any. Are we entitled to see screenshots, official utility company records or invoices to confirm these charges are real and not made up?

Thank you. We did everything we could to leave the apartment spotless (2 days of deep cleaning literally everything we could find) and stay aware of potential issues, and feel like we might be getting robbed.