Have you been to Poland?

Question

My 12 year old daughter is going to Poland in a week to be with her grandparents (they are Americans, visiting Poland for 2 years, grandpa is Polish). Is there anything she needs to know or do while she is there? She knows her cell phone won't work, nor will she be able to plug anything electrical in.

Answer 1

Wal Mart caries electric adapters which allow to use american appliances all over the world (it's in travel department) Also u can buy for her a pre-paid phone from t.mobile. She will be able to use it in whole europe. The only thing she will have to do is to buy a sim card for her phone in Poland. T.mobile is the only company working in europe. If u have any more question u can contact me. I'm Polich living in States. I travel all over the Europe few times a year.

Answer 2

Well, Poland is a very nice place to go on vacation. Well, there are ways to get her cell phone working and to plug electrical things in. You guys could call the provider, and buy the service with the same cell phone. And if you buy these other electrical plugs (sold at travel stores, and office stores) that is a transformer and plugs into the Polish outlet. In Poland, they dont have dryers, so her clothes will be hung on a clothesline outside. Everyone is mostly friendly, and Polish people always tell their opinion. They say what they think about something. In a store, you might hear someone saying "This is overpriced" or in on an airplane "This airline stinks". It's just the way it is in Poland. You should dress nicely. Almost no one wears sneakers. Don't wear shirts with American logos on them. Nothing is really expected from you. Don't turn over fish, if you eat it. It's a myth or something, that in Poland, you shouldn't turn over a fish because people believe that if you do a fisherman's boat will capsize. Know how to say; Hello, Goodbye, How are you, Good Night, Good Morning, Thank You and a lot of nice phrases. Again, bring nice clothes and dont overdress. Poland is almost the same, just different stuff! You need zloty (currency), credit cards (accepted at some tourist gift shops). Have a nice trip, and good luck in Poland.

Answer 3

So many places for her to visit honestly. Poland is a beautiful and wonderful country. It matters what your daughter likes to do. Does she prefer to suntan, lay on the beach, play in water and warm wheater? If so, she should visit many places on the coastline of the Blatic Sea. Some beautiful places are Gdansk, Hel. There is a lot to do there, and to have a great time with friends and/or family. If she prefers that, those are the places to go. She will love it there. If your daughter is more adventourous, and likes to be outside in nature, then she should visit Zakopane. Those are mountain ranges and a lot more. You can be outside all day and visit so many places and relax in the nature breeze. She would be able to hike, view the mountain tops, see a beautiful lake, Morskie Oko, see many tourist attractions around there, and visit the city. She'll have a blast there and she will have each day filled with activities. If your daughter prefers history, sight seeing, relaxing in the city, then she should visit Krakow. That is one if not the most beautiful city in Poland. There is so much to do there too. She can learn about a lot of history that happened there and see what took place and learn how,when,who and where. She'll be able to visit a castle, a "dragon" and so much more. She'll be filled with history. There is also so much sight seeing there that she would have days filled with many beautiful tourist attractions that she will love. And she can finish the day, and even start it, in the downtown with something to eat, a beverage, and walk around stores and cafes. She will have a blast here for sure too. So, see what she would like to do more and she could visit one of these places. She will definately love it and have an amazing time, I know I did. Hope this helps.

So, those are some places she should visit. As for what she should know is that she should have a good time. Not worry about computer, cell phone etc. but to view the world and Poland for what it has. Go out each day around the block, play outside, visit places, meet some friends, and have a great time!

Answer 4

I was born there actually and it's a beautiful place. If she will be able to sight see she should deffinetly check out the Smok Wawelski. It's a giant statue of a dragon that actually breathes fire. It has to do with a polish legand that a dragon protected the castle the statue stands near. There are alot of really great places to visit because Poland is a very old country so there are many old mansions and castles. Also there is a church whose interior is made entirely of amber. Whether your religious or not its an interesting place to visit.
Otherwise just enjoy the scenery! And as far as the appliances are concerned you can buy plug in converters at almost all best buys and radio shacks here in the states.

Answer 5

You and your daughter should not worry about anything that she should know or do. I'm sure that she will have a lot of fun and her grandparents will take good care of her.
If you want to use any appliances in Poland, you need a device that changes: 1. the plug format, 2. the electric current from 240V to 110V.
Make sure that you daughter will visit Krakow - that's where the dragon used to live (and they have a cool water park there).

Answer 6

i was 11 the first time i went to poland, also to stay with grandparents and visit family, and it was unforgettable. i just came back last week after not being there for 13 years. if your daughter uses curling irons, hairdryer, straightener, etc, i suggest spending the money on a proper converter/transformer. the ones i brought with me were the wrong voltage, and curling irons i found were much more costly than i thought they would be.
i don't know why someone said not to wear anything with 'american logos'; i saw loads of people wearing american brands. don't even worry about that. she should take what she's comfortable in. clothes for hot weather, clothes for cool weather, clothes for church, and swimsuits/beach attire. one pair of sneakers and one pair of sandals/flip flops is enough.
the length of her trip and the location she'll be in all determine what she'll be able to see and do. if this is her first trip, let the grandparents or other relatives show her around. she can't see all of poland in one trip. i think she'll find that life there goes at a much slower pace then here in america. she'll see the similarities and differences for herself.
and no worries! everywhere i went, even walking late at night, i felt safer then walking down my streets here in chicago.

Answer 7

She should go to Zakopane
It's a beautiful mountain range.
Also I love to shop in Poland because a lot of the expensive stuff here is much cheaper there.

Answer 8

I was there last year and am going back next week. It's a beautiful country. Everything there is so cheap, and everyone there is really friendly. Just tell her to use common sense while in big cities, and she'll be fine.

Answer 9

Hi... :)

I'm glad, that I see many nice opinions about my country :):):) I say you, that your daughter return from Poland with unforgettable impressions... and you should worry about nothing... :) and you belive me, that Poles like foreign visitors/tourists :):):) My country is not different than your - there is I say about plugs or electification :):):)

Best regards from Poland for you and your family :)

Answer 10

i have been to polans several times when i was a young girl. I went there with my parents. Dad speaks polish quite good and i could spoke it a bit too (as a young girl)..