Warsaw - Post Report Question and Answers

But don't forget your:

Winter gear and air purifier. - Oct 2021


Ability to relax! Some tendencies of the Poles definitely have the ability to get on everyones nerves but just breath and vent to someone because most everyone experiences a similar situation at one point or another during their time in Warsaw. - Jan 2021


Maple syrup - Sep 2019


Humility... for attempting to speak Polish! :), but the Poles will appreciate that you tried. - May 2018


Air purifiers. Bikes. - Apr 2018


Warm clothes for the winter. - Dec 2016


Really warm coat and boots! - Mar 2016


Optimism and patience. Be ready for the dark and gloomy days of winter, and be patient when it comes to driving and getting around town. Poles will be the first to tell you they are the world's biggest and best complainers. It won't take long for this to manifest itself once you're here. Perhaps it's what made them ultimately successful in their fight against communism. So, be patient when it comes to learning how to deal with this and why they are this way. - Nov 2014


Patience. - Feb 2012


Sence of humor. - Aug 2011


Chocolate chips and ziploc bags. Warm winter clothes. Plenty of warm stuff for wrapping up children in the winter or you will get stern looks and a vigorous talking-to by older women on the street. - Mar 2011


Sense of adventure. - Dec 2010


...not sure, I guess your passport? - Aug 2009


Bike or motorcycle, winter coat. Poland is probably the last place in the world where you can flaunt your fur coat with pride!! - Jun 2008


Winter clothing, car parts, sense of humor, sense of adventure, camera, spouse and kids (they may not appreciate it). - Apr 2008


Scarf, gloves, boots and big coat. - Feb 2008


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