Why Visit Poland?

Earning in the zloty is not the best. Especially when the exchange rate is not your favour. Even though I earn above the average income most months of the year, it's a lot less then I was earning in Australia. This isn't great if I want to send money to my account back home. Sometimes it doesn't seem worth it.

Poland is an interesting place, but unless you're taking up a managers position and going to be earning over 20,000 zloty a month, don't come here for the money. So why would you bother?

- A different culture. Poland is different, the people are different. Life is different. Two years later, I am still getting used to the attitude and behaviour of the majority I have come in contact with. It's always good to open yourself up to new ideals, a new way of life. While the place has been modernised over the past 20 years, they still have a long way to go.

- A sense of history. Poles have battled it out for centuries. Wars, uprisings and having their land taken away from them, given back, taken away again, and once again restored. Since World War II, Poland has changed somewhat, it has lived under Stalin rule, Military Rule and Communism, and survived. Get a taste of the history by visiting some of the famous sites like Auschwitz, Krakow, Warsaw Uprising Museum and much more.

- The exchange rate. If you're coming from England, Australia, America or anywhere that has the Euro. 1 Euro = 4.54 zloty or 1 USD = 3.25 zloty (6.6.09). Not bad if you want to have some fun.

- The spring time. This has to be the best part of the year. All the flowers are blooming, the sun is shining and I wake up with a smile on my face, especially when I can go for a nice long morning run in the forest.

- Vodka. Polish folk are big drinkers. Young and old. Unfortunately many don't know their limits and will end up sleeping at bus stops, on the side of the street or in front of the shop. However you will have a good time if you go out. Just be ready to down those shots (and remember your limits, no point in getting so plastered that you forget the experience).

- Natural habitats. Polish is rich when it comes to beautiful places to visit. Zakopany and Tatra Mountains is one of the most popular destination but Poland has much more to offer than that. Check out Bieszczady and Lake Solina, Bialowierza National Park in Hajnowka, Wieliczka salt mine, and much more.