Pocałuj mnie – mówię po polsku !
English | Polish | Pronounced like |
Good day | Dzien dobry | Dzhen- DOB-ree |
Hello (informal) | Czesc | CHEsh-ch |
Bye-bye (informal) | Pa | Pah |
Yes | Tak | Tuck |
My name is Dave | Mam na imie Dave | Mam-na-imieu- Dave |
One beer, please | Jedno piwo prosze | Yeed-noah peevo pro-che |
I love you | Kocham Cie | Co- HAM-che |
Eating and Drinking with the Poles
Now onto the drinks. Being in Krakow without tasting Polish vodka is like being in London and not seeing a double-decker bus. Poles are traditional vodka-drinkers – the stuff is everywhere. You will be astonished by the head-spinning variety, from rock-bottom prices to exotic flavours, the choice is all yours. Go on a vodka tasting session with Stag Republic and you can be sure that you won’t miss out anything.
If you’re more of a beer (piwo – pee-vo) drinker, there is no need to worry. The Polish beer market is developing really fast, although wódka (vodka – voodkah) is number one tipple, Polish breweries offer strong competition to their better-known German, Dutch and Czech counterparts.
Polish food is not to be dismissed either. In Krakow the variety of cuisine available is wide – you can load up on traditional tastes, like scrumptious pierogies, bigos, Golonka and sausages. Or you can go for more international flavours, French, Chinese, Spanish, and all sorts of fusion cuisine. There are also plenty of late-night eats available – gyros and kebabs.
Average weather conditions in Krakow
Average yearly conditions in Krakow, Poland
Getting around in Krakow
But as everything is so close to the centre the easiest and most pleasant way is get around is simply to walk. If you’re roving about in groups of three or more, taxicabs are also a fast and affordable option. When you book with Stag Republic, we’ll give you the numbers of reputable, English-speaking cab companies that’ll take you where you want to go at a discount.
Show me the money
If you come armed with Pounds or Euros, you’ll have no trouble finding somewhere to exchange them (look for the word “kantor”, that’s Polish for exchange office), but your best bet is to just bring your cashpoint card. The ATM’s all over Poland are not only convenient and easy to find, but you’ll also get the best exchange rate. Moreover, if you’re using a popular credit card like American Express or VISA, you’ll have great success waving them around in restaurants or bars (just check for the relevant sticker on the door first). On all accounts, steer clear of the money changers that pester people in touristy areas and train stations – they are illegal and you may end up with much less money than you started with.
Average costs
Poland is still one of the cheapest countries in the Central European region, just look at these prices:
-one beer (7 PLN = 1.44 GBP )
-one pack of Marlboro cigarettes (13 PLN = 2.67 GBP )
-decent wine (18 PLN = 3.70 GBP )
-lunch (30 PLN = 6.25 GBP)
-taxi (approx. 2.3 PLN per km = 0.47 GBP per km )
A word on tipping
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