

Paddy
@paddyinpoland
Irish expat in Poland
Forum posts
14
Contacts
6
About me
Irish
Lives in Katowice
Speaks English, Irish, some Polish and some SlÄ…ski
Registration: 18 May 2010
Activity


Driving in Poland by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Poland? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excessÂ… what are the characteristics of the driving style ...

Presumably you must have data active for police traps. Do you know if fixed cameras are available in the navigation mode without data i.e. just using GPS? It appears that is the case from my small test in the garden. I only use WiFi on my phone / ... Read More


Driving in Poland by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Poland? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excessÂ… what are the characteristics of the driving style ...

Hi Polterry You don't need to speak Polish to use it, my Polish is pretty bad and I use it every time I drive. I'll try to explain how it works...... as you're driving, you'll receive a warning (voice & symbol) of a speed ... Read More


Driving in Poland by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Poland? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excessÂ… what are the characteristics of the driving style ...

Hi Polterry, nice post. Pretty much agree with you on all. But I can help you avoid speeding fines. Get yourself the Yanosik driving app for your phone. It's free and works like a GPS, the difference being that it give you all the stationary ... Read More


Driving in Poland by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Poland? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excessÂ… what are the characteristics of the driving style ...

Yep, I agree with everything said above. Read More


Newcomer to Katowice by newtopoland
Hi! I will arrive in Katowice around 19th of January, and I honestly do not know anything about the city or know anyone ( yet :) ). However, I got a good job offer and I will come from Spain ( Romanian here ) and I would like to ask, even if ...

Hi Yes, the city is very safe. Just be aware and avoid a couple of areas. Załęże & Zawodzie are not recommended. The city centre is fine, also a place called Tysiąclecia, it's serviced by many bus routes and trams. Has a ... Read More


I would be very grateful to receive some input from you ! by KarinaK
Hi to all. We are just preparing to move to Poland for work reasons. We have several years of experience in living abroad, but this side of Europe is completely new for me and my husband. We are an italian family, and we have a 5 years old daughter. ...

Hi to all. We are just preparing to move to Poland for work reasons. We have several years of experience in living abroad, but this side of Europe is completely new for me and my husband. We are an italian family, and we have a 5 years old daughter. ... Read More


Hi from Katowice by Dan_Kirks
My name's Dan and I recently moved to Poland from Canada late last year to be with my Polish wife and son. We live just outside of Katowice and I'm curious to see if there are any fellow English speakers out there in my neck of the woods as I ...

hi dan witam do polska...as they say. im tom im from ireland like you im just outside katowice in zory i been here nearly year at the mo im back in ireland as my dad is sick. how are you finding it here and have you managed to find workHowaya Tom, ... Read More


Hi from Katowice by Dan_Kirks
My name's Dan and I recently moved to Poland from Canada late last year to be with my Polish wife and son. We live just outside of Katowice and I'm curious to see if there are any fellow English speakers out there in my neck of the woods as I ...

Don't really know what Maged is talking about, I live in Kato and I know a few other Irish & English people that live here too. Many live Poland for the summer (they work as teachers) but will be returning soon. Mariacka is usually where we hang ... Read More