Kraków was the most beautiful place I've visited and the people are really nice and know English very well.10/10 would recommend this city.Great video Mark,by the way!
@van_creative6 жыл бұрын
your comment helped me decide which tour to take! Poland it is
@dwayneelizondomountaindewh70736 жыл бұрын
Vanessa T I used to live in Krakow and to be honest I don't know why actually most of tourist are going to Krakow. Overrated place in my opinion, there is a lot of better cities to visit in Poland (Wroclaw, Gdansk, Warsaw)
@Mack07936 жыл бұрын
b m Maybe they are focused on discovering the city, which is full of history, great architecture and plenty of things to do and you are focused on your daily problems and you don't pay attention on things from above ;) (No offence ;))
@blueamperable6 жыл бұрын
And what are the monuments in these cities? Warszawa, Wrocław Gdańsk
@lunecker5 жыл бұрын
@@dwayneelizondomountaindewh7073 you think like this because you live there
@Lildizzle4207 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to go to Poland, it deserves so much more attention
@OnTheGoWithCarson7 жыл бұрын
Lildizzle420 I agree :)
@sugar45226 жыл бұрын
Lildizzle420 to be fair I've done everything he's saying and it's way way better awsome place. Oh look out for the party trams 😊
@2warstwy6 жыл бұрын
It’s true, but Krakow is already very popular. 10 million travelers per year is not that smak number :)
@pinezzzka1016 жыл бұрын
In Krakow there were more things to see ;) This Video show only 30% places worth you attention ;)
@billjack53946 жыл бұрын
Lildizzle420 A truly wonderful place it is, and I hope it STAYS Polish and never gets the slightest bit corrupted by outrageously liberal policies.
@stephenallen29427 жыл бұрын
hi Mark, It's not really a shock if you know any Polish people but it's a shock visiting to find how very friendly and helpful they are compaired to some other cities in Europe,Plus their English is probably better than some English people,
@Vaarjat5 жыл бұрын
Yes but many of us are afraid of using english, for example we don't have the or a in polish so - I guess - most of the polish people would hardly use those words.
@nortchee5 жыл бұрын
@@Vaarjat yes, like for example my English, if i would want to i could write a perfect essay, but i'm too afraid to even say "hello"
@Lacnez6 жыл бұрын
One of the oldest universities in Europe is there
@helenegan10795 жыл бұрын
Kopernik went to university in Krakow!
@dingrena5 жыл бұрын
Helen Egan ...the Jagellonian University.
@frankiewally18914 жыл бұрын
so what,it is 400th on the list of best world universities?!
@yapgimkwee88426 жыл бұрын
I went to Poland but never ever thought that the world famous Nazi killing camp is just outside Krakow. never knew the Germans caused so many pain and sufferings and killings to the Polish people. that is one thing I didn't know until I went there
@PEEDEE1005 жыл бұрын
Not the Germans, the Nazis, many good Germans were victims.
@lolekbolek9165 жыл бұрын
@@PEEDEE100 The Nazi's WERE German though, there is no country called Naziland, we can't obfuscate who the perpetrators were, we know not all Germans were Nazi's, but all Nazi's were German.
@iainsyp9105 жыл бұрын
Weren't you taught ant history?
@andrzejkarol23255 жыл бұрын
@PEEDEE So was Otto Schimek. In Poland the hero in Germany traitor
@Dodek91324 жыл бұрын
@@PEEDEE100 I advise you to read the history about the moods of the Germans during World War 2. Normal Germans did not mind the war until they lost on the east. So I advise you to think about justifying Germans.
@joshbrooks39047 жыл бұрын
The thing I remember most is how clean the streets are, and how 'open' and friendly the city feels
@mirekpilsudski7 жыл бұрын
I was born in Krakow in Poland, im living in USA right now, and i miss home so much. Krakow is awesome place and i try convince all my American friends to go and see Poland this summer. Thank you for your videos which is showing how really Poland look like, none of this fake drama what CNN etc. showing. We are really friendly people and as long you respect out traditions we love all tourists.
@fatimamovement5 жыл бұрын
Mirosław Głowkowski you should go back before this American Hellhole destroys you.
@dorotaw.p97965 жыл бұрын
Pozdrawiam z Krakowa :) Jestem rodowitą krakowianką ,kocham moje miasto i nie umiałabym żyć po za nim.Tu jest moje miejsce na Ziemi :)
@sammie424 жыл бұрын
I am visiting this year! I have a question: What is the proper way to pronounce the name of Krakow? I hear a few different versions from travel videos (KrakOW or KrakOF). Any help would be much appreciated!
@mirekpilsudski4 жыл бұрын
@@sammie42 for an English speaker it would be like Krak-oov
@mirekpilsudski3 жыл бұрын
@@susieasado6675 What serious social issues is Poland dealing with that Western media hasn't blown completely out of proportion or that cant be found in other countries (which western media always ignores or downplays)?
@flimsedom7 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark, I often visit Krakau/Kraków because my girlfriend is Cracowian. My personal two shocks about this city are the incredible friendliness of the people and as a German the extraordinary good quality of craft beers brewed there. Best wishes from Potsdam, Björn. :)
@flimsedom7 жыл бұрын
Lovely :) (Don't mention Skeletor)
@TMasterson135 жыл бұрын
Hængtst cracowian is not a thing
@feministkitozwierzeta.krow7635 жыл бұрын
There are plenty of craft beers here in Kraków, feel free to check all of them ;)
@TheImperfectHarmony5 жыл бұрын
When you're Polish... Kraków is expencive. :')
@alexgonzalezra5 жыл бұрын
I'm from Spain, we have a normal salary here (not too high as Sweden, Germany, UK.., but neither too low as Rumania, Ukraine, Russia...) and Krakow is so cheap for us. I was there last year, and I'm gonna back at the end of july again. Beautiful place.
@keisa70665 жыл бұрын
Let's just add that 1 euro equals ~ 4.2 złote so as most tourists use euro every day, they can get plenty of things for almost free for them. Meanwhile for us, polish people, things are crazy expensive :')
@sewcio11545 жыл бұрын
@@alexgonzalezra one beer in a center of cracow costs 8-9PLN, and a minimum salary is for now 12~PLN/h netto
@mateuszklimczewski18815 жыл бұрын
Yeah, we earn shit money :') I've just been to Kraków and it was terribly expensive.
@piotrbiaon36175 жыл бұрын
Wtf? Cracow isn’t too expensive, even if your polish, if you can eat a proper meal in the main square for 30-40zl, I guess it’s a very good deal
@sleepymushroom8442 жыл бұрын
A few years ago I went on a school-organized trip (4 year university) to Warsaw, Krakow, Prague, and Amsterdam. Krakow was my favorite, hands down.
@johnsmith-kw4rv7 жыл бұрын
As some people already wrote in the comments: do not just say Nazi camps, but German camps or German Nazi camps, please, because many people don't know almost nothing about history and after hearing Nazi camp in Poland they are thinking Nazi was Polish.
@czaryone6 жыл бұрын
Polish territory invaded by Germans, they build camps, at time it was Republic Of Germany - not Poland. Polish left those camps for people of the world to see what Germans did. 6000 000 Victims of holocaust in Poland 2.700 000 Jewish 1941-43 3 300 000 Polish + other ethnic minority 1939 -1945 Later 44 years of cominism up to '89
@9elyzabeth6 жыл бұрын
john smith said
@johnsantilli70966 жыл бұрын
I have also been to see the death camps, and would also say that some ignorant people would equate them with "Polish camps". They were NAZI GERMAN death camps and stop saying POLISH. It just happened to be situated on Polish territory. Thank you.
@miauteuszkoodziejczyk6 жыл бұрын
Actually the polish government made "polish camps" by passing a law that forbids naming the concentration camps polish. Then there was an argument about Poles helping Jews. We learn in Poland that people from our country helped Jews escape from the camps or had hidden them somewhere, but there of course were the ones that handed them over to Nazis. There might be some poles officers in the camps on Nazis' side, but can you say they were polish if they killed so many other poles. Our government admits that there were the bad ones, but they say they were minor. The Israel side of conflict claims that Poles didn't help much, some of them said that their family members have died never meeting a Nazi. I think both sides are dump af
@thecrow38756 жыл бұрын
We learn that the concentration camps were German camps during the war but were still used as concentration camps by the Polish communist government after the war.
@pauls59815 жыл бұрын
I was there in 2016 and fell in love with the city people r friendly and food and drink is sooo good be going again in June again
@Dondriver123455 жыл бұрын
Living in Krakow for 3 years and still discovering something new. Amazing city!
@tonymarin909Ай бұрын
When is the best time to go visit with the best weather? I heard may or September
@Dondriver12345Ай бұрын
@tonymarin909 it depends on your preferences. If you want warm sunny weather then July-August would be the best time. Some people could find it being hot, but for me +28 - +30 is comfortable. This year it was nearly perfect weather most of the days from April to October and even now it's good although rather cold. But it's hard to predict - you may plan your visit for May'25 and get the rainy dark sky through the whole week.
@tonymarin909Ай бұрын
@@Dondriver12345 Thank you for the reply I want to go when it's perfect weather that I could wear a regular shirt during the whole day i seen a video said spring in may or fall in september but not sure Have you been to auschwitz ? I heard you're not rushed to see everything if you go without a guide
@Dondriver12345Ай бұрын
@@tonymarin909 then definetily plan your journey for July-August. But take a jacket just in case :) I've never been to Auszwitz, so, have nothing to say.
@Trev_in_Poland7 жыл бұрын
Loved Poland! It was great!
@sebastianklimczak34356 жыл бұрын
very important message Poland is central Europe not eastern good job
@Konkubinanr18106 жыл бұрын
I live in Kraków, and i have some advice: on main square are like you said many girls with umbrellas but also offten you can see gypsies with roses, dont speak with them they are really annoying i mean they sometimes dont want to let go with propositions Second, restaurant can be cheap for you but sometimes its better to watch out its not offten i personally saw this once but if waiter know you have a lot money they can give you a menu without prices so you'll pay more And its worth it to see Kazimierz, Wieliczka, Niepolomice (we have a bus for there) Nowa Huta, Park Jordana, Kopiec Kraka and many more but: WHEN YOU ARE IN A BUS remember In poland you have to buy a ticket in machine in a bus or on bus stop and then validate this ticket! Controlers always wants to make you pay even if you theoritically shouldn't. And if you go to Wieliczka or Niepolomice you have to buy a ticket for area 2 not 1 because its only on Krakow and you will have to pay some like 150 zloty for that. (ridiculous i know) One more thing in Krakow espetially in Nowa Huta there are restaurants called Bar Mleczny, food is super cheap its only polish food like a polish dinner and for pierogi soup cake and sonething else you can spend only 20 zloty If you want to know something more ill try to answer ;)
@trumpclintonstandwiththenw3465 жыл бұрын
How much for a 1 bedroom apartment in the city of Krakow - rent per month?
@wiktoriarychlicka75005 жыл бұрын
I live here from my bearth and this place will never be boring for me . Its so magical ❤️
@anishapatnaik7 жыл бұрын
I was here last month! It is a beautiful city.
@eddiesays8507 жыл бұрын
"there is so much beauty in the city that you're like: oh my gosh!..." Exactly, dude! Houses, public buldings, historical buldings, tenemnts in Poland - thousands of them are renovated and looks ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!
@vincentnikonchuk47766 жыл бұрын
I went to Krakow in 2008 for a one week visit. Your comments are spot on, totally accurate. One thing i would like to add is the large number and quality of the street musicians. They were also awesome. Djenkuje Pan.
@azjatyckieklimaty21722 жыл бұрын
Not really, actually it's quite the opposite.. You should visit Lviv or Odessa in times of peace, you'll see the stark difference.
@miawallace13217 жыл бұрын
Love this city! A kind shop owner in Krakow gave us a discount after it turned out we're from Hungary :) (And my name (Kinga) is both used in Hungary and Poland, so they liked me even more haha)
@kookymunster756 жыл бұрын
You have the same name as the patron saint of salt miners, Saint Kinga. She was a Hungarian princess who married a Polish prince. The legend of her engagement ring is quite fascinating!
@miawallace13216 жыл бұрын
Yes, I know! I visited that salt mine too! :)
@ijontichy9945 жыл бұрын
@miawallace Well, I don't sell anything so I can't give you discount, but I would gladly buy you a drink. As many Poles I believe any Hungarian is my friend from day one - until he/she proves otherwise :) especially one that likes Pulp Fiction.
@janantoni36043 жыл бұрын
To any Hungarians who will vist Poland ; Just mention that you are Hungarian and you are allready will be treated as a friend. Poles really love Hungarians.
@Paul-mw4gy4 жыл бұрын
I too was impressed with the friendliness of the Polish people. One our first night in Krakow and Poland we couldn't get into our apartment, in fact we couldn't even find it as the map was wrong and couldn't figure out how to use the key pads on the main door. Fortunately we asked a Pol for help, he was also on holiday in the city with his partner. He spent so long with us on a cold dark night, helped us find our apartment and told us how the keypads worked. We were so grateful to this kind man, I hope he enjoyed his holiday in the city as much as we did. Love Krakow, Poland and it's people. Greetings from the UK, we worked very close with each other during WWII (sorry for the stag/hen parties of today, they are a blight on every city).
@flappergirl59696 жыл бұрын
Kraków is my home town and it's really nice that you talk about places with such a respect. :) About concentration camps a lot of people didn't know who place them here and relaying on laying poles are often considered as aggressors there which hurt our nation a lot because we're really committed to our history and our heroes. Anyway try sightseeing in some warmer month. Then it's even more beautiful place. For example in August. We have New Orlean's Sunday and all swing festival then. ;) Highly recommend.
@davidhardman49546 жыл бұрын
Just recently got back what a beautiful place and very friendly people would definitely recommend you to go.
@JordanMccaff4 жыл бұрын
I'm just back from visiting Kraków for the first time. It was so beautiful. The people were so lovely. My girlfriend and I already want to go back. What shocked me was how quiet it was! Can almost be described as eerie yet serene. So so nice to get away from all the hustle and bustle.
@ImmortalAdrian7 жыл бұрын
Hey Wolter! I live near Cracow and I’m surprised why, even though this is your second or third Cracow video, you still haven’t mentioned the Underground Museum (super modern btw) located right underneath the market square (on the level Cracow actually used to be located centuries ago) Greetings from Poland!
@kacperkrakowski7 жыл бұрын
His name is Mark
@thomaskwiatkowskiesq.3286 жыл бұрын
@@kacperkrakowski His last name is Wolter.
@megan-zl9iu5 жыл бұрын
my mums going to Poland on a work trip on her own and she’s vegan. is there plenty of vegan options ? also is the city easy to get around (eg taxis and buses)? thanks!
@jullss_xx5 жыл бұрын
@@megan-zl9iu i know you asked that question 3 months ago, but we have more and more vegan spots in poland, so i'm sure your mama will find something in Kraków as well. also there are a lot of buses and everything in Kraków, because it's a tourist spot, so it's need
@odisseaskipriotis6 жыл бұрын
Been here this month (Aug 18) with my wife, for 10 days. Its wonderfull and everything Wolter describes is valid. Good prices, friendly people and a city that you can walk and ride a bike! It will be very help full if you learn to say in polish "good morning, goodbye, thank you" and polish people will smile to you!
@wanderingspirit70216 жыл бұрын
Nice video of a beautiful city. I will be there one day soon.Thank you.
@invisiblehandofadamsmith6 жыл бұрын
Went to Krakow from London last month. Very safe place no police or to be scared of any terrorism. Pure Europe high 🏨 standard good prices and quality of a food happy kids they have seen live nativity scene with all animals. I was surprised that everything looks new .I don't know how
@szymonzielinski71605 жыл бұрын
Polak podszywający się za Brytola - dobre.
@robmiranda71206 жыл бұрын
OMG I've been to Krakow twice I love Poland so much !
@igortrajkov27917 жыл бұрын
I was there alomst 5 years ago and I'm still under the impressions from that trip. Such a beautiful city, culture, people and foood. The food is amazing. And the most shocking thing for me was Auschwitz (Oswiecim). As well as you Mark I still get the chills thinking about that it and the images of what I saw are still in my head. I would recommend the visit to anyone to see what happened and not to allow something like that again. After the visit they would have a much different appreciation of the life in general. It made such an impact on me. In general Poland is an amazing country and the Poles are truly friendly and amazing people. Recommended destination for any serious traveler.
@JuanMunoz-xu3qq6 жыл бұрын
I'm heading to Krakow next week! I'm looking forward to eating great food and beer along with some great views of historical monuments! Great video, thank you!!!
@22ergie5 жыл бұрын
Every group of drunk men partying there that I have witnessed have been Brits! As an American living in Krakow, I always confront them to behave as proper guests.
@cedric4097 Жыл бұрын
Even in 2023, Krakow is one of the most beautiful city in the World. Live their since 1 year and I am not disappointed
@michaelball78305 жыл бұрын
Going to Krakow in July 2020 thanks for the great tips & insights, can't wait
@penshaw26 жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree. Poland has so many outstanding cities and Krakow is certainly one of them. For me the two biggest shocks was size of Birkenau - just have to see it to get a real sense just how gigantic the concentration camp was. The other main shock was the salt mine which was also just so gigantic and the salt sculptures and cathedral out of this world - no wonder it is a world heritage site!
@joelouiszimmerman43237 жыл бұрын
Great video Mark! We were there last October and watched some of your videos about Poland to give us an idea what to expect. Thanks for helping us with enjoying Krakow!
@BoneZone2 жыл бұрын
One shock that might be new in 2022, they seem to prefer that you pay card instead of cash. If you use cash they really want exact change. Oh and sometimes you have to pay to use the water closet, or bathrooms.
@Nancy-zy1os3 жыл бұрын
I love Krakow it was so relaxing and fun. One of my favorite places
@GreatCityAttractions Жыл бұрын
Krakow looks amazing
@ebarteldes4 жыл бұрын
Krakow is my #1 city in Europe. Forget Paris
@GreatCityAttractions Жыл бұрын
Krakow looks wonderful.
@PlanetaryCitizen5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips. I've booked up to visit the city in May 2020 :)
@connorlong-johnson67464 жыл бұрын
Same here! Very excited.
@OnTheGoWithCarson7 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to get to Poland, hopefully some day soon :)
@tabor7217 жыл бұрын
you mean Eastern Germany. Western Polish regions are actually German regions.
@OnTheGoWithCarson7 жыл бұрын
No. I mean Poland. Poland is Poland and Germany is Germany.
@OnTheGoWithCarson7 жыл бұрын
Please don’t have this discussion on my comment. Thanks.
@tabor7217 жыл бұрын
If that is the case, then why don't you delete your stupid comment? Facts are facts even if you don't have the heart to accept it.
@OnTheGoWithCarson7 жыл бұрын
Tabor 7 I’m not deleting my comment because someone wants to cause a stir on the computer. I consider Mark a fellow KZbin friend and like talking with him! But I do have better things to do with my time then discuss with you. have a good day!
@jamiexiv7 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful city and country
@martinsophroniisccus90067 жыл бұрын
JB14299 Shame about inhabitants.
@jamiexiv7 жыл бұрын
Lol, please go away
@mbabist016 жыл бұрын
Some of my late Mother's relatives immigrated to the U.S. from Krakow. Would LOVE to see it some time!
@alkoyyy7 жыл бұрын
I was hoping you were going to mention the salt mines, they're absolutely crazy :) We were in Krakow just last year
@woltersworld7 жыл бұрын
+Matthias Schmitt it's super cool
@smillingallthetime146 жыл бұрын
This video brings back so many memories...I miss Kraków so much! Truly is such a beautiful city, I highly recommend it as a holiday destination! Great video, I agree with everything you're saying :)
@krisku1006 жыл бұрын
I am going to Poland in 2019. My grandmother grew up on a farm outside of Krakow and I want to do some research there. Thank you for your videos. I love them and have enjoyed many as I have been to Europe twice and was able to stay for 3 months my last visit. I would like to stay in Poland at least one month. Your videos have been helpful and entertaining..
@MEB201016 жыл бұрын
Wolter I have watched videos on your channel based on where I am going , Germany cologne, Paris, Amsterdam, and now Poland... You have been spot on so thank you for the traveling advice.
@1usmc16 жыл бұрын
.....thanks Mark......nice video about my home city......it is great to see you enjoyed......and it is interesting to see what tourists think about Krakow........
@soulmate275 жыл бұрын
Hi, I was born near to Kraków and lived there during 20 years, now every time I go to Poland I must visit this beautiful city at least during few hours. it is the loveliest place on Earth and I am very happy that you liked it
@helenegan10795 жыл бұрын
For those who loved Krakow should visit Torun its my favourite city in Poland. A bit out the way but worth seeing.
@buckybarnes38037 жыл бұрын
Very nice! Still haven't been there but dying to go now! Planning a spring Paris trip -- maybe I could add Krakow on to it somehow.
@buckybarnes38037 жыл бұрын
Jack O. What can I say, I'm a fool for the city (Foghat, 1975). Besides, I can get a dirt cheap flight to Paris from home - and I do mean stupidly dirt cheap - but to Krakow it's very expensive for me for some unknown reason.
@invisiblehandofadamsmith6 жыл бұрын
i am planning to see Krakow in next month. i have heard that this is really beautiful city with splendorous atmosphere
@estellehamman53106 жыл бұрын
Thank so much. Was browsing for Schindlers list movie, saw your video and decided to watch. Interesting facts you highlighted. Hope my husband and can visit Krakow one day.
@pedrobraz86493 жыл бұрын
Mark Wolters is a man with lots os value! he helps us (poor ignorant turists) Knowig when to came, were to came an the history and sights of the places we visit. Great Mark Wolters (and Jocelin) and thamks for the help.
@sugar45226 жыл бұрын
I was shocked how friendly it was love the place will defo be going back. ❤
@scottrastyles25927 жыл бұрын
I live like 30 minutes from Cracow, and I think I appreciate it enough. Thanks for making this video to remind me, how great this city is.
@cypruscyprus16686 жыл бұрын
Hi. I am planning to visit Krakow and Warsaw from 23 February to 3rd March. Do you think it's a good period ? I don't mind the cold and if it's cloudy but, does it rain a lot during that period ? Thanks.
@scottrastyles25926 жыл бұрын
Cyprus Cyprus hey there, I think you might catch past-winter season, so just lots of mud and unhappiness all around, not the prime time to visit Poland in. And it's hard to tell if it's going to rain, on your place I would have waited a bit for when spring is in the full swing
@cypruscyprus16686 жыл бұрын
Ok. I was so looking forward to this visit but I'll follow your advice. Thanks.
@TestTest-mj5dg6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for these kind words.
@woltersworld6 жыл бұрын
+Test Test it really is a fun cool city
@agasays7 жыл бұрын
I love your videos and especially appreciate this one since I'm polish and that's soo true :D
@woltersworld7 жыл бұрын
+moound thanks
@john411386 жыл бұрын
Thanls very much, love your video's so helpful,
@tonyh98756 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mark, for the various informative videos about Poland. I'm heading for Krakow and Warsaw in July 2018, and you've really helped me to understand a bit more about this beautiful country. It's a long way from Australia - looking forward to it.
@DrittAdrAtta6 жыл бұрын
Random advice: this year we have a tick infestation in Poland, it is actually getting worse by the year ( mild winters are the reason, I suppose ). They are already present even in city parks, so it is good to have some kind of repellent at hand, easily available in a supermarket or chemist's. I hadn't had a tick bite in 40 years, and now I got 2 in the last three weeks, so did my daughter. I hope it doesn't scare you - you are probably used to dealing with much more dangerous creatures in Australia :) So, come over and enjoy.
@tonyh98756 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info. I might bring some of my Australian insect repellent - super-strong, to fight off the super-ticks, and super-spiders, and the killer kangaroos, and... Just joking, but I will get myself some repellent, thank you.:-)
@DrittAdrAtta6 жыл бұрын
Tony H You are welcome, I want that kangaroo repellent, should be potent enough to work on football hooligans aka "patriots" - we have a sort of infestation of those too 😉I wouldn't even mention ticks if a significant percentage of that filth weren't carrying borelia strands and a viruses causing meningitis. It depends on the area.
@trumpclintonstandwiththenw3465 жыл бұрын
Ticks? People don't get ticks in the US only dogs do.
@keysersoze6605 жыл бұрын
Great video! I appreciate how you are direct and to the point. Most of these kinds of videos are long and drawn out with too much babbling. You did 10 things in 7 minutes and it was just as informative as others that are 30 minutes! THUMBS UP!!!
@hazeyy266 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for this video! i am thinking of going there since my sister and i are on budget, thanks!!
@thelinthicums32957 жыл бұрын
Biggest shock is why such a great place can be so cheap. But it is.
@redeclipse4ever4097 жыл бұрын
The Linthicums Not that cheap for us :)
@thelinthicums32957 жыл бұрын
What was expensive, and compared to where?
@БрандонХемиы7 жыл бұрын
The Linthicums he is sayinv not cheap for Polish people lol. Thats why its cheap for you, because the polish people are starting jobs at $2-3 an hour =]
@thelinthicums32957 жыл бұрын
Indians would be delighted at that level of pay.
@thelinthicums32957 жыл бұрын
I am not happy to hear that the pay is bad for Poles. They deserve better. I suppose for any inexpensive place, the sad truth is there are always victims of that inexpensiveness. Now I feel guilty . . .
@jasiumr67236 жыл бұрын
Fun fact about Poland: in Krakow potatoes = ziemniaki In Katowice potatoes = kartofle In Poznań potatoes = pyry This doesn't change the fact, that everyone in Poland loves potatoes :)
@TheOstry3226 жыл бұрын
W górach mówi się też grule :D
@trumpclintonstandwiththenw3465 жыл бұрын
@@TheOstry322 - Yeah potatoes.
@trumpclintonstandwiththenw3465 жыл бұрын
Spud City? How nice!
@danielderoy17 жыл бұрын
The 'Kantors' usually have an exchange rate of 10-20% higher than your bank would give you though the ATM, and it also really pays off to 'shop around' a little bit. If you are planning to excange more than lets say 50-100$/€, than look for an exchange house a block or two away from the main streets. It really pays off. P.S., dont forget to always aks if they 'could do a little better', i have ALWAYS gotten a percent or two more.
@Ann99236 жыл бұрын
Daniel de Roy also as I remember,few months ago when I was here,we found the best exchange rate in the shopping mall "Galeria Krakowska",where 1€ was about 4,2 złotes
@insect36816 жыл бұрын
I usually change money on Sławkowska str. near the main square. The spread is arround 0.05zł. You should just walk the street, see 3 or 4 exchanges and then choose the best.
@tomaszpolanski72176 жыл бұрын
yes.i can confirm.Slawkowska
@TheAreksen6 жыл бұрын
FYI the best exchange rate is always in the "kantor" in Galeria Krakowska shopping mall
@KartoffelHundin7 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing! I just arrived in Krakow today.
@woltersworld7 жыл бұрын
+KartoffelHundin have a great time!
@skrabacz583 ай бұрын
I gotta tell, you Mark. I love Polish herring. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ (Polish by ancestry & married to someone from Poland)
@wojtekpolska10133 жыл бұрын
3:18 if you see these, TRY THEM, i absolutely LOVE this kind of cheese, its called "Oscypki" and is made from sheep milk. Its best kind of cheese i ever had. Tho sheep can't be milked all year, so when its out of season, they might use cow milk instead which is not as good, but still kinda good
@upgrades23hike10 ай бұрын
I'm Just back from Krakow. It's a beautiful city.
@cashmny20026 жыл бұрын
Very informative video Sir. Keep up the great work.
@lisawelsh17495 жыл бұрын
Followed your guide for Rome which was really helpful. Booked for Krakow for March. Hoping it will do the same x
@MrVikingsandra7 жыл бұрын
Aaaaw, you take me back. My grandma lives there and I used to travel there every year when I was a kid. The city is gorgeous! I remember Cracow during communism and it's shocking to see how much it has changed (for the better). Awesome video, thank you :)
@woltersworld7 жыл бұрын
THank you!
@josephmilio94936 жыл бұрын
im going to poland in august cant wait
@notarealpersonF6 жыл бұрын
I would like to add that the museums and the (relatively) nearby mountain range are also worth seeing while your there, however, aside from that I couldn't have summed it up better. Good job man.
@melopdopt026 жыл бұрын
Will be visiting Krakow end March! Thanks for the video :))
@Jacket974 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to go. The Polish have integrated very well in Ireland. Great people.
@askaro13 жыл бұрын
Irish are always welcome in Poland ;) Cheers!
@themadfarmer52073 жыл бұрын
Yes. Polish that I know are hard working, inovative, honest. Proud, hard drinkers, independent. They had to learn a lot of skills to earn a living during the communist government. Ironically the communist regime may have made them what they are. Of course I have no clue what they were like before occupation
@Jacket973 жыл бұрын
@@askaro1 I just came back from Gdansk. It was fantastic !
@lanilee10566 жыл бұрын
Love your videos! They bring back great memories - also great ideas of places to visit in the future. I loved Krakow and was originally on the fence about visiting Auschwitz, but I’m so glad I did. I did the the 3 hour tour, and my guide was so good I wish I would’ve done the full day one! It’s extremely informative and educational - and 3 hours didn’t cover even a fraction of the space there. Highly recommend! On another note - loved the bison grass vodka in Poland 🤓 PS - I also would like to see a Gdańsk video!
@Mapinguari.7 жыл бұрын
Great job! Greetings from Poland!
@normancallaghan17503 жыл бұрын
Good information for visitors, I am a tour guide in Kazimierz (the Jewish Quarter) and also at Auschwitz and Auschwitz - Birkenau.
@brianelmore57515 жыл бұрын
I was shocked at how nice everyone was to me! They were very hospitable
@jaynakelly83515 жыл бұрын
My mom is Polish and I hope to visit her home country. Sadly she passed so I know very little Polish but I am learning and I hope to visit the places where her Grandparents lived :)
@karenkaren75294 жыл бұрын
I loved Krakow!!!!
@MrBejrutek7 жыл бұрын
And do not forget how close Zakopane and the beautiful Tatra Mountains are.
@eunicerofsky20896 жыл бұрын
I was surprised to how up to date Cracow is,fashion wise! educated, and clean
@FoxyKing937 жыл бұрын
You should visit city of Tarnow, it's very close to Krakow. Good place for one day trip. Nice square etc.
@m.h.yearwood4996 жыл бұрын
Love this dudes videos. Thanks !
@johnmonterosso31005 жыл бұрын
This makes me proud to be polish
@jacekdziadkowiec6 жыл бұрын
People visiting Kraków should also go and visit Ojców and Pieskowa Skała. Kosciuszko mound and Krak mound are also the places worth seeing while in Kraków.
@rameshk98943 жыл бұрын
LOVED IT. ACCURATE
@gootdobra49246 жыл бұрын
On Mondays Oskar Schindler fabryka museum is no charge if you arrive early enough
@ВалерийЭксаров-ю3щ4 жыл бұрын
In fact, the biggest square in Europe is actually in Samara, Russia or I guess in Warsaw, but not in Krakow.
@kocur-jf5do4 жыл бұрын
This is the largest medieval square in Europe.
@michaprzeczek47586 жыл бұрын
i live in Cracow for hole my life and for me it's one of the most beautiful places in Poland so it really desevres to be seen by tourists :)
@mrb48962 ай бұрын
My wife and I were in Krakow in mid-September, 2024. Only other time I was there was in 1979 when I was 18 years old and we were greeted at the airport by sub machine guns. Needless to say times have changed and much for the better. We spent a week here last month and were supposed to go on to a week in Austria, but then this storm Boris hit central Europe and everything got washed away, literally. So we did spend a few extra days in Krakow to make new trip arrangements to just fly back home. While our Austria segment of the vacation was cancelled, we thoroughly enjoyed the people, food and culture of Poland. What bothered me a bit though was being hit up for city tours on golf carts, "come to my restaurant" shoving menus in your face, "ride my horse and buggy' (I geev you good rate) or sing with us for the people of Ukraine....... I get it, it's a free market. But I swear every 20 feet someone was hitting you up for something. It was so refreshing to see clean streets with little graffiti, no garbage or homeless anywhere, and noone shooting up in the gutters. Was also refreshing to see so many police circling the square every few minutes. And they weren't ashamed to show what they were packing, those teeny uzzi's could probably wipe out a football team in one clip. You will feel perfectly safe here. Lastly I was just shocked at the CROWDS!!!! Never in my life was I aware that Krakow was THAT popular but I swear this made Times Square in New York City on New Years eve look like a garden party. It was nice to see.
@quyhoanganh52146 жыл бұрын
wow, its beautiful city, i love krakow.
@kristinapaul61925 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info.
@christophergenethliou96665 жыл бұрын
Well it's great over here. We are on vacation in krakow! For the countries that have euros it's quite cheap too. Clean town, polite people and good food. The only problem is the weather. 3 days here and the two of them it was raining. Other than that it's a great family friendly destination
@katarzynasurdyk51647 жыл бұрын
I love Cracow ❤! Thanks for this video, greetings from Poland ☺☺☺
@timurmusaev24485 жыл бұрын
thanks for funny and nice talk 😉👌🏻 👍🏻
@gfalzoni4 жыл бұрын
Shocked by Jagellonionan University, one of the oldest in the world (here studied Copernicus) and the Milk bars (incredibly cheap and typical)