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I’ve been getting a few emails asking “Where can I meet Polish Girls” or “I am from <insert 3rd world country> and would like to marry a sexy Polish girl, please help”. Whilst it’s nice to be recognised as the Hitch of Eastern Europe I’m not sure some of these guys know what they would [...]

When travelling abroad you often see amusing names for everyday objects/foods that would cause a raised eyebrow and a giggle were it ever to go on sale back in your home country. In a country where the best selling male/female fragrances are David Beckham’s and Paris Hilton’s offerings you are likely to encounter some even [...]

When Wroclaw was the German city of Breslau to commemrate the 100th Aniversary of the Battle of Leipzig they decided to build the a Centennial Hall. Originally named Jahrunderhalle it was renamed Hala Ludowa (“People’s Hall”) when the city became part of Poland under a communist government in 1945. A Pioneering work of design built [...]

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On the rolling hills skirting the southern Polish city of Krakow, pioneer vintners are busy pressing grapes in the hope of proving that Poland, long a land of vodka, can produce wine too. ‘We’re growing some 20 varieties of grapes including Bianca, Aurore, and Seyval blanc,’ says Mr Adam Kiszka. The agricultural engineer turned wine [...]

For those in London why not come along the the AAF (Affordable Art Fair) in Battersea Park from October 23rd to October 26th. There will be a stand run by Vernissage promoting the work of young Polish artists. The AFF shows contemporary art such as paintings, sculptures, photography and prints all under £3000.00.

The cost of living can vary greatly in Poland, those wishing to move here need to do quite a bit of research before taking the plunge. I’ve had a few people say to me “East Europe is really cheap, I’m going to move over and teach English and live the life of a King”. Well [...]