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sara
where are you originally from?
poland
people
in one word or sentence, how do you describe your people?
welcoming, genuine and heartfelt
on a scale of 1-10, how well does your country speak english?
8
can you give a key phrase/word/expression that people in your country usually say?
it is what it is
how do i say “hello/thank you/please/sorry” in your language?
cześć/dziękuje/proszę/przepraszam
what do people in your country usually do for fun?
it’s a mix! when we party, it’s all night long, but when we want to relax, we can take it easy all day.
food
best food? weirdest food? local food to try?
best food is pierogi. weirdest is everything fermented (it’s delicious and super healthy!). try local meats (especially sausages!) and fresh local vegetables
best drink? local drink to try?
local beer and straight vodka shots (we use food as chasers – try pickles and fish)
how is breakfast served in your country?
usually sandwiches and scrambled eggs/ sausages
culture
the best festival to attend?
little village festivals called “dożynki”. this is where you can really see local culture
which sport are you guys crazy about?
football
what is the craziest thing to do in your country?
partying and drinking for a few days straight – some people do that…
what excursions and/or activities do you extremely suggest that visitors must do?
go mountain hiking in the south
are there any local customs a visitor should be sensitive to?
take your shoes off when you visit someone in their home. we also don’t really do lunch – we have breakfast, second breakfast about 2 hrs later, then dinner around 3-4pm and supper in the evening.
places
what is/are the most surreal places/landmarks to visit?
cracow, zakopane & morskie oko, mazury
can you name a place that most people have not heard of? a secret spot perhaps!
hel
where can visitors find the best beach?
north of poland has many touristic beaches which are also packed with parties and entertaining activities
if i’m staying for less than a week, which city should i choose?
cracow
country
in one word or sentence, how do you describe your country?
welcoming, a bit old-fashioned but embracing change
how many days at least should a visitor spend in your country?
a weekend would be enough
when is the best time to visit?
may-june. not too crowded but the weather is already beautiful
what is your country’s most popular stereotype/cliché?
blonde women with blue eyes.
travel
are you a traveler? which place is your favorite so far?
big traveler, 23 countries and counting. my favourite place so far is malta
what’s your best travel story?
in thailand we went swimming with elephants. until today this is my number one most amazing experience of my life
why do you love traveling?
travel broadens your horizons, in every way possible. physically, mentally, in every way. it helps overcome your fears and discover the strength you never thought you had in you. if you can travel across the world, you can do anything!
about sara
instagram: @inmytwenties
website/blog: http://www.inmytwenties.net – travel blog in the making
e-mail: Sarah.waloszek@gmail.com