Krakow Warnings
Warning!
When behind the wheel of a car, Poles can be a law unto themselves. Don't expect that cars will stop for you if you are waiting at a zebra crossing. Exercise caution when you are crossing the road - look both ways and be careful.
Small change
Shop assistants in Poland appear to have an unhealthy obsession with small change. Expect to be asked for the exact change. 'That will be 12.97. Do you have the 97?' 'I am sorry, but you are the one with the cash register.' You have been warned. Avoid handing over 100 or 200 PLN notes for small purchases, you will get grief or be turned down.
Language
Polish is by no means an easy language. In some rankings, it is in the top 5 of the most difficult tongues in the world to master. Learning even a few basic pleasantries will greatly impress the Poles, so make the effort. In Krakow, English is widely spoken, particularly by the younger generation and those employed in the tourist industry. However, if you are planning to travel off the beaten track in Poland, a phrase book could come in very handy.
Krakow Accommodation
If you are planning to visit Krakow in the high season, book well in advance. Krakow is currently undergoing a tourism explosion and is becoming more and more popular with foreign visitors. Currently the supply in available accommodation in krakow is not matching the demand for it, particularly in the budget accommodation sector, such as apartments, and hotels.
Generally apartments in krakow can be quite run down, so communal areas of buildings are not always quite what foreign investors are used to. Renovated buildings and finished new build apartments are currently quite rare in Krakow, so choose carefully. Krakow apartments only offers renovated apartments, which offer a degree of reassurance for tourists to Krakow looking for this type of accommodation. Click here for more details www.krakow-apartments.biz
