Poland

Pros: location, people, sites, cultural activities
Cons: none

Czestochowa is one of Poland's great places that people from outside never hear aobut. It has great cultural offerings including an art gallery, museum, theater, symphony hall and the "Gaude Mater" which is its center of cultural promotion. Czestochowa...

Pros: great shopping, unbelievably low prices, nice people
Cons: ---

After we discovered that we would be moving to Germany, we were offered many interesting tips and tidbits about what life is like overseas for military families. Something we heard more than once was “You will love the Polish pottery.” Polish pottery?...

Pros: really beautiful areas outside the cities, some places that are really worth a visit
Cons: some roads are a nightmare

All right, let's write a review about a place where I was born. I live in Warsaw- the capital, don't really love the city but it’s a nice place to visit- this is exactly how I feel about Poland in general, although there some parts of the country that I...

Pros: It is a fun affordable country to visit.
Cons: Many of the best parts of Poland were destroyed during World War II.

I should first get this disclaimer out of the way. My wife is Polish, and my ethnic roots are from the bordering country of Lithuania. So I could be accused of being a bit biased in my opinion.

My first trip in Poland was to the city of...

Pros: Cost, Unique Sites, Seaside City
Cons: None

The decision to go to Poland was on a whim when we were in Germany in 1997. Gdansk is a city in Northern Poland that is located right off the Baltic Sea. Not a large city by any means, but a good size city, Gdansk is over a 1000 years old and has a...

Pros: Great tase and quality
Cons: A bit on the fat side

Review Topic:  Practical Information

I am on the topic again, writing about my home country that for many of you may seem cold, small and far away. But we have our advantages!

Whenever I travel I try to check out the...

Pros: Online- Great way to research
Cons: Online- Unreliable for Poland's hotel reservations

Czesc! After my fourth visit to Poland, I have much to discuss about the current state of internet affairs. In 1996 I studied abroad here, which I followed with a Spring Break in Warsaw, and a summer living in Warsaw. I finally went back for a true...

Pros: Wholesome, satisfying, inexpensive selection of food
Cons: Can be off the beaten track and intimidating for non-native speakers

If you've made it out of Prague and decided to visit Poland, congratulations! Poland is a beautiful country and finally getting some of its fair share of tourism.

Unfortunately, this means that there's a little less of that Eastern European...

Pros: Great historical value
Cons: Feeling of sadness suffered there seems to linger

Warsaw, Poland, has had a long and often tragic history. It is an interesting city to visit, especially the Old Town. This part of the city was so destroyed during World War II, that it had to be reconstructed from a painting done by Canaletto. Our...

Pros: good night life, bustling city
Cons: ugly as hell, cold and grey in winter

Warsaw

First of all, let me just say that Warsaw is not a big tourist city, it is a business city. Having been mostly leveled during WWII, there is little to see beyond communist blocks and some buildings that must have been beautiful in their...

Pros: diverse, fun, accessible, cheap
Cons: none

Review Topic:  Entertainment

On my last visit to Warsaw, I was surprised at the vibrancy of the city's gay nightlife. Sure, it's still ages away from the no-holds-barred orgies of San Francisco, or even the tourist-fueled Prague...

Pros: Rich history (a must to appreciate the trip), recent history (WWII), architecture, people, nightlife, atmosphere, April weather was beautiful (not too hot, not too cold, and no crowds yet)
Cons: Language barrier for those too shy to try anyways(actually, muddling through learned phrases and learning more was some of the most fun I had)

I must admit that initially, the idea of visiting Eastern Europe was rather unappealing do me. I imagined dank dreary architecture accompanied by a culture of a similar nature. However, what a surprise I was in for. A month before I left I picked up a...

Pros: beautiful countryside, nice restaurants along the roads, the price of gas
Cons: dangerous, takes time

If you intend to go on a vacation in Poland driving a car, you will most definitely have quite some astonishing experiences! The most important things to consider if you want a good vacation: make sure you have plenty of time, drive carefully and do not...

Pros: Everything !
Cons: Too Much of Fun ! But who cares.

My first visit was in Summer of 2005. Mazury is north eastern region of Poland, known for Lakes and forests. Also in Polish the place is called Kraina Tysiaca Jezior "Land of thousand lakes". We had planned to visit a place called Ruchane Nida, Its a ...

Pros: Friendly People, Beautiful Country Side, Low Traffic except in Big Cities, Low Prices For Labor
Cons: High prices for clothes, accomodation, car rentals, wine, and most restaurants.

When you hear about Poland what is the most common comment that will come out of one’s mouth? The answer is: Poland is very cheap. Well readers should think again. I have been to Poland many times due to the fact that I am...