Who are you? My name is Carlos Vázquez, I am from León, Spain, but currently, I live in the capital of Poland, Warsaw, for the past year and a half. Since I started living here, I decided to create my website “Yo en Polonia” meaning “Me in Poland” where I write about many topics and … Read more
Who are you? Hi Expat Focus friends, my name is David Huerta, I’m from Mexico City but I’ve been living in Warsaw, Poland for the last four years. I have a blog about Poland called ‘Chido-Fajny’ (‘chido’ means ‘cool’ in English, and ‘fajny’ means ‘cool’ in Polish). I’m a big football fan, my favorite teams … Read more
Here are nine things you should be aware of if you’re planning a move to Poland. English is widely spoken Lots of Polish people can speak English, although some are shy and hesitant about doing so.This means communication in the office and when socialising is much easier since the Polish language itself is very difficult … Read more
Who are you? We’re Franklin and Danielle, two travelers seeking a life free of monotony. Where, when and why did you move abroad? Danielle: Seems like a simple question but it’s actually a bit more complex. I first moved abroad during University and lived in Spain for a semester.There I was bitten by the travel … Read more
At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to their new countries. Today, we’re taking a look at Poland and some of the social media accounts you should be following if you’re thinking of moving there.Discover PolandFacebook Page | Twitter What is … Read more
Who are you? My name’s Leah and I’m an American from Orlando, Florida living in Poland for the past 6 years. Where, when and why did you move abroad? I moved abroad after doing a 2-month volunteer program in Poland where I met a guy I liked. I decided to move to Poland to be … Read more
Who are you?My name is Matt Sutton, I’m 36 years old and originally from Surrey, UK. Where, when and why did you move abroad? I came to Krakow, Poland in January 2011 just after my 30th birthday as I was working for a large online travel company who were moving their operations to Poland.I was … Read more
At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to their new countries. Today, we’re taking a look at Poland and some of the blogs that might be useful for expats there.Twisted Red Ladybughttp://twistedredladybug.blogspot.com A Polish vacation changed Anda’s life; it resulted in … Read more
Who are you? I’m a twenty five year old British artist, theorist and PhD candidate (Polska Akademia Nauk). I currently work as an interdisciplinary teacher in Warsaw, Poland (previously Taiwan). Where, when and why did you move abroad? Although I was born in the UK, I was brought up in the United Arab Emirates. My … Read more
For people who are good at picking up languages, one of the most enjoyable aspects of living in a new country is the opportunity to learn a new language and practice conversing in it with native speakers. Of course different people find joy in different aspects of new languages – for those who are passionate … Read more