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Post Report of the Day

Warsaw, Poland

What kind of car do you recommend bringing to post, given the terrain, availability of parts, burglary/carjacking risks, etc.? What kind of car do you advise not to bring?

No theft/carjacking risk, though I'd recommend something smaller inside the city itself. That said, folks brought American SUVs and were still able to navigate just fine.

What is the overall climate: is it extremely hot or cold, wet or dry, at any time of year, for example?

The climate is temperate. Generally the summers aren't exceedingly hot (though a bit humid because of the river), and the winters are dry and cold. However, Warsaw decorates heavily for Christmas so it's very bright...