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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 [...]

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 by [...]

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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 producer supervises [...]

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 [...]