About Polska. An Insider Guide for Outsiders

by Grzegorz Piątek (Contributor), Jo Harper (Contributor), Ewelina Bartosik (Contributor)

208 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2011

Reviews

[Constantina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although I have never visited Poland, I think it is a quite great guide for a foreigner.
I wish that something similar for Greece existed.

[Claudi]

Have unilaterally decided to move to Lublin x

[Naura Hanan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I want to meet my friends in PL someday :((

[I write to forget · Rating 1 out of 5]

I picked this up hoping for a deep dive into Polish culture and some genuine "insider" tips, but I left feeling completely underwhelmed. For a book that claims to be a guide for outsiders, it misses the mark on several levels.

Why it didn't work for me:
• Most of what is written here can be found in a five-minute Google search. It lacks the "insider" depth I was expecting and feels more like a collection of random facts rather than a cohesive guide.
• The writing style didn't grab me at all. It felt quite clinical and lacked the personality or "soul" that makes travel and culture guides interesting to read.
• The layout and the way the information is presented felt disjointed. I found it hard to stay focused because it didn't seem to have a clear direction or a helpful flow.

I wouldn't recommend this if you are looking for practical advice or a real understanding of Poland. There are much better resources out there that offer more value and a more engaging perspective. A total disappointment.

[Emil Avedisian · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is not a usual tourist guide. It is a collection of small articles written by Poles about their cities and lives.