Krakow, Poland Part Two

Greetings,

I’m writing this from an apartment rental in the core of old town Krakow, Poland. To say it’s close to the main square which is the largest in Europe would be an understatement. It’s just as beautiful and busy as I remember it while still cheap as anything and you can live like a king on a peasants pocketbook if that makes sense to you…

I’m renting this sizable one bedroom apartment for 40E a night and I know a few places where I can drink pints of local beer for 1E each. There is lots of dining options but I’m not a big fan of Eastern European cuisine; it’s all fried… Not everything but most of the dishes are and it’s heavy on meats which I enjoy but I do know the meaning of a balanced diet and fully realize just how much protein I can absorb in any one sitting. Pierogies are massive here and it’s one of the dishes you might as well try; I had some again this time and they were tasty.

Why should you visit? It’s one of the best preserved old cities in all of Europe as for some reason it didn’t get pummeled in World War II like so many others. Warsaw was stunning but it was basically destroyed to the ground. The architecture is simply divine and the castle they have on top of the hill is worth a visit as well. There is this placed called the Music Academy which has a cafeteria on the top floor; go have a horrible cup of coffee and enjoy a priceless view of the city while here.

There are several tours you can take from here but I’m just hooked on the old town city center. I’ve maybe spent 2-3 weeks of my life in this city now and could easily pass more. That said, it’s still a bit cold and if you’re only coming once and spending cash on tickets to get here; do come from June 15th-September 15th. I’ve been to Europe several times now and I always recommend that so do take heed unless you like rain and cold which is possible; to each their own right? I think this is a spot that is great for a solo gent, group of gents, people my parents age or even a family; has something for everyone.

One thing I will mention is that Poland is not a place to act the fool; same goes for all of Eastern Europe. Go watch World’s Strongest Man and see the big boys from around here; not all are weight lifters some just like hanging out dancing to house music or slamming liters of beer. Normal and friendly enough guys but if you did get on their bad-side they could literally rip your head off, spine and all. This goes double if you’re at a club and start making eye contact with a beautiful lady and you’re unsure if she’s alone or not. So remember the number one rule of staying safe anywhere in the world, be a gentleman.

Click here for lots of Krakow content from 2010.

Tomorrow, I’m off to Berlin and back to Africa on Thursday.

Tips hat,

P.S: USD & CAD getting crushed by Euro & Pounds.

P.P.S: Big steel mills near the city and 3rd dirtiest air in Europe. As a result, renting an apartment here is simply not an option; ever.

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