Author: Mark Biernat

Are Polish people honest?

Polish values Polish people in my experience are honest peaceful humble people. I have personal stories of honesty to prove it, the last being the most telling about morality in Poland. Negativity from communism distorts reality – Polish society is good I remember when I was taking a tour of Poland in 1999 my tour…
Poland shale gas – USA partnership

Natural gas energy in Poland Poland has over 5.3 Trillion cubic meters of shale gas. It is an estimate. This would make it the largest reserve in Europe only second to Russia. And really the reserves are right up there with Saudi Arabia (7 trillion cubic meters). Poland could potentially become fairly rich nation like…
Krakow market square and cloth hall – a short tour

The market square in Krakow is the largest market square in Europe. It might be the largest in the world, considering most places in the world do not have traditional market squares besides Europe. However, for Europe it is the largest open market square. Below I made a video of the center of Krakow. I…
Life in Poland – What is it like?

Everyday life in Poland As an American who has spent a good part of his life in Poland (I am a Polish citizen also) I have a unique perceptive on life in Poland. I can see this better than a native Pole in some ways as I have something to compare it with.The bottom line…
Why are Polish wages low?

Polish wages are lower than the EU Polish wages are not on par with EU average wages. Why is this so? Poland has been free from communism for over 20 years and part of the EU for over 7. Why does someone only a few hundred miles away in Austria, Germany or Sweden get paid…
Polish hospital

Hospitals in Poland – what are they like – my personal experience with Polish social medical care The purpose of this post is to describe what a hospital in Poland is like. Maybe you are considering traveling to Poland for a medical procedure, medical tourism as it is called. Or maybe you live in Poland…
Poland Jesus Statue

Jesus Statue in Poland The largest statue in the world of Jesus is in Poland. The statue of Christ is 33 meters high. This represents one meter for every year of Jesus’ life. On top there are 2 additional meters as there sites a golden crown. The base of the stature is18 meters which makes…
Miracle water Krakow – St. Stanislaus well

Miracle water of Krakow at St. Stanislaus well If you are in Krakow, Poland and are thirsty, please stop by the well of St. Stanislaus. This water in Krakow is said to have miraculous healing powers. I would like to look at this claim and tell you about the history of St. Stanislaus. How to…
Jewish Krakow – Do Jews still live in Poland?

Krakow Jewish life I would love to write in more detail about this but I thought I would start off a post on Krakow Jewish life. Do any Jews still live in Krakow Poland? This is a good question. I live in the old Jewish ghetto of Krakow. My street was the border where the…
Moving to Poland from the US

US to Poland – Why I moved About seven years ago I moved from the US to Poland. Many people could not believe it. I moved from Boston’s Beacon Hill to Kraków, Poland. Do not get me wrong, I am a patriot. I love America but that does not mean I have to limit my…