Visiting Poland

[chokkie]

We're about to leave for a short holiday in Poland. Does anyone know if it's expensive out there, e.g. cost of food, travelling around on public transport, etc? Just wondering what to expect really. Oh - and we know there will be plenty of pretzels and fairly hearty food, but what should we expect? Hope someone can help. Chox.

[Buenchico]

There's lots of useful information here:
http://wikitravel.org/en/Poland
(That's just a starting point. Click on the names of the cities or attractions that you'll be visiting for lots more info).

For prices, see here:
http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Poland
(Divide by 5 for sterling prices)

If you don't speak the language, you'll have fun trying to get your tongue around some of the words! I'm studying Polish at evening classes and, for a quick guide to the language, I'd recommend this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Polish-Phrase-Dictionary-Hania-Forss/dp/1406612111

[mikey4444]

I visited Poland to see the Ring Cycle many years ago and I was amazed at how cheap everything was. But that was in the 1990's, so things may have changed by now. Very friendly people I seem to recall.

[tinkerbell23]

I didnt find it expensive at all i LOVED it and will go back xx

[chokkie]

many thanks for all this information everyone - very useful indeed. Best wishes, Chox.