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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Krakow region tour | 1/28/2012 |
| Q: Can you recommend a reputable tour company for the Krakow region tour...limited to 5 or 6 days for ... A: I know few good companies, but I can suggest you one, what I know they had good opinions. Look at ... | |
| Tracing family connections | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: I have been trying to trace my grandfathers family tree but am having difficulties. Could you let me ... A: If you know only the last name of your grandfather, and you don't know a place, city, village where ... | |
| Living relatives? | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to trace any living relatives in Poland related to Stanislaw MEKSULA born 1918 ... A: There are a lot of families living in Lublin region, with Meksuła name. If you would find some ... | |
| Suwalki, and tour | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: How can I get the address/email of St. Alexander's Church in Suwalki? Where would I fly into Poland ... A: the web site of St Alexander's Church in Suwałki is ... | |
| Cheap flights | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: Is there any cheap flights from the area Baden-Wuerttermberg, Germany. I found one but its kinda ... A: the cheapest are always the low cost carriers like Ryan Air. if they don't have a departures from ... | |
| tour to Szyplizki and Bachorzewo | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: We spoke before about the Forencewicz name. My Grandfather came from Szyplizki. Do you think your ... A: Yes, Szypiliszki are situated close to Puńsk where he lived. Unfortunately he lives now in ... | |
| Military Service Poland | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: What is the common law for military service in Poland?For instance, here in the United States a man ... A: yes in Poland is the same. All your boys over 18 should be registered in the army, but since this ... | |
| LAST NAMES | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I am researching my mother's family. They came from Poland. I have only a last name, and am ... A: I'm sorry but I don't do this kind of works. Moreover I know you will need to know also at least a ... | |
| Individual Travel in Poland | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I am a university student about to embark on a tour of Europe. I'd like to visit Poland, but only ... A: I can suggest to you one company who specializes also in low cost tours in Poland, mostly for ... | |
| celebration | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: We will celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary this year. I want to re-do my husband Richard's ... A: in Poland we used to write like we have with my wife. She has on her ring "Grzegorz - 05.09.2009" ... | |
| Crossing the Wistula | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I want to cross the Poland from the Lithuania heading toward the Slovenia(by car).My friends ... A: as I know there are not regular ferries operating in that area. Maybe it will change, but we will ... | |
| ferry between Warsaw and Krakow | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I'm trying to get a one way ticket from Krakow to Warsaw, but I'd like to do it by boat, so that my ... A: there is not any regular boat line from Warsaw to Krakow. I know only one company that organizes ... | |
| Sophie Strueska | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: My sister asked if a Struaska existed in Poland but the correct spelling is Strueska. Are you able ... A: in my opinion much more possible option is Struaska thank Strueska, but the second version is also ... | |
| village location | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: My grandmother Sophia Sus came from a village named Wojnorowa in Poland. I have not been able to ... A: I have found a village with similar name to Wojnorowa, it is located at southern part of Poland, and ... | |
| Current Polsih affairs | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: I am writing a paper that describes and analyzes a current political situation in Poland. May you ... A: yes, it's good topic, but as a president Mr Kaczynski doesn't have so much to do. In my opinion that ... | |
| Visiting Poland | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I've always wanted to visit Poland. What is the best itinerary for the first time visitor for 10 ... A: you can see some suggested itineraries at www.excitingpoland.com (at left side menu). I would like ... | |
| From Crakow to Budapest | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: I need to go from Crakow to Budapest on September 10. I would like to go by bus. The bus schedule I ... A: I can advice to you a train ride from Krakow to Budapest. There is an overnight train on 9/10. Sep ... | |
| Książeczka Wojskowa | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: I´m intending to visit my grandfather city in Poland and I´d like to know where would be possible ... A: such information you can get in city hall (Urząd Miasta), what should be in each city. ... | |
| Tour of Poland | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: We we thinking of a 7-tour of Poland from Sacramento, Ca, Can you give me an idea of the prices ... A: I can suggest to you one of 2009 tours listed at www.excitingpoland.com. There are two of them very ... | |
| grandparents name | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: My Grandfather's last name was Forencwicz, and my Grandmother's was Jablouski.How could I find where ... A: if you know only these details it may be hard to find more information. Anyway I have a friend with ... | |
| Addresses | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: Do addresses in Poland have numbers on the street listing? I got some addresses from a Polish ... A: It's true that our Polish phonebooks don't publish numbers, but only street names. It caused by a ... | |
| tracing lost relatives | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: can you help me find my partners 2 boys by his first wife, born in torun, they are now in their ... A: Frankly speaking I don't work over that kind of requests, but to find any connections I will need to ... | |
| family history | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: dont know if you can help with this. im looking for any way to find out more about my family name of ... A: I can't tell you anything more than I find some persons with the same name in Poland. If you are ... | |
| Grandmother's last name | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: I have been trying to find information on my grandmother who was born in the late 1800's. I'm not ... A: Your grandmother's name Struaska may be a Polish name. The ending - ska or -ski is typical for ... | |
| Village in Poland | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I am an Arizona journalist writing a story about a Polish family that was forced into labor in ... A: I have found some interesting information for you. Look below for facts that I have found: 1. There ... | |
| Poland National flower | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: Please advise me if Poland has a National Flower . Thks greg A: It's hard to say if we have a one national flower in Poland. I would say it depends on region also ... | |
| Train times | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: do you know where I can find information in english about train times from krakow to opole? A: you can visit http://rozklad-pkp.pl/bin/query.exe/en? where you will be able to find all information ... | |
| Jaranova | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: Did you ever find out about this village (Jaranova)? It would seem that my relatives came from ... A: I don't know if you are looking for a village in Poland, but if so there is a small village Jaranowo ... | |
| Polish Surname - Aniol | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: There is a Polish man at my workplace his name is Grzegorz Aniol. Where does the name Aniol come ... A: Anioł means an angel, and you should pronounce that name as a Ahn-you. Surname Grzegorz should ... | |
| trains | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: i need to get a train from gdansk to krakow. i would like to know if i should book the tickets in ... A: it's hard to say if you have to buy a ticket in advance - it always depends on time when you are ... | |
| travel | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I plan to visit Poland this November. We will be travelling from Frankfurt - is there ... A: It's hard to say me now a correct prices due I don't now exact dates of your visit. Anyway in my ... | |
| Ancestral Galician village. | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: Before emigrating to the USA in 1907 at the age of 9, my father lived on a farm that his ... A: I was looking for town that could suits to your history but I can't find any. This is a Ukraine ... | |
| Old polish money | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: I hope you can help me. I am cleaning out some old boxes and came across an envelope that has some ... A: you have a real Polish name so maybe one of your ancestors come to US from Poland and bring the ... | |
| Touring Caravan Sites in Poland | 6/7/2008 |
| Q: I understand that there is a new motorway which has dramaticaly reduced the travelling time from ... A: If you are travelling from Western Europe to Poland and especially to Krakow area the best solution ... | |
| Pommerin Tour | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: we wish to travel with private bus for 10 people from Szczecin thru Pommerin for 5 days can you ... A: Regarding to the services that you need for your tour you can contact me by company Almatur and our ... | |
| village names | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: I will traveling to Southern Poland soon and want to visit areas where my family came from. I know ... A: I am sorry but I can't find any information about other names of Milik and I can't find any other ... | |
| Travel to Prague or Budapest from Krakow. | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: Myself and my girlfriend will be travelling around parts of Europe this summer starting off in ... A: Regarding to the train journeys there is one direct train from Krakow to Bratislava going during the ... | |
| Warsaw, Weather forecast. | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: Can you please advised me trhe weather forecast for April 2008, between 21st & 30th of the month and ... A: It's hard to say the weather forecast - it's still like one month up to this date. Regularly end of ... | |
| Glass picture | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: As with tammy. My question is about a picture painted on the back side of glass. Nazwa wry. Obrazek ... A: Look below please for my translations: Nazwa - name wry. - ??? Obrazek - picture Symbol - symbol ... | |
| Village names | 3/8/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to research my grandfather's origin and have found 2 possible USA immigration records. ... A: I was looking for the cities, villages in Galicia (generally south-eastern part of Poland and part ... | |
| Tour for six in family | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: What would be the best for six people in my family. Four of my kids are under 15 A: The best solution for visit in Poland for family group of 6 persons (including 4 kids) it's a ... | |
| paszport dla córki | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: Witam serdecznie, Nazywam się Monika. Jestem obywatelką Rzeczpospolitej Polskiej. Mieszkam w RPA od ... A: witam, dziękuję za maila i za zapytanie ale w sprawach tego typu ja nie mogę być wyrocznią jeśli ... | |
| searching a residence | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: The country was Galicia,the subdivision was Galicia, the last place of residence was "Monstezyus" ... A: it's hard to push it forward. The "Monstezyus" name is much similar to any first or family name than ... | |
| Immigration status | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: My son holds a South African passport but has been living in the UK as a student. He is now engaged ... A: as you can read I can help you in "Information about worth to see places, tourist attractions, ... | |
| translation from painting | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: I am hoping you can help me with a translation from a small painting I have that has MADE IN POLAND ... A: I will try to translate it for you: Tradyeja" SPOLDZIELNIA PRACY WYTWORCOW REKODZIELA LUDOWEGO I ... | |
| searching a residence | 2/16/2008 |
| Q: The country was Galicia,the subdivision was Galicia, the last place of residence was "Monstezyus" ... A: I am sorry but now I can't find and place like "Monstezyus" in Galicia (now it's a Małopolska region ... | |
| Information requested | 2/14/2008 |
| Q: I am Ruban, an Indian. I am a professional social worker. I would like to migrate to Poland.What is ... A: I am sorry but I am not so common with the migration process. Probably the best way to migrate to ... | |
| Rzepiennik | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: I have no idea if you can help but I am looking for family in Rzepiennik. My name is Pierz. Do you ... A: You have contacted good person I mean ;-)I work as a volunteer for All experts but regularly I am ... | |
| border crossings | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: Do you have any information or experience with crossing the border from Wlodawa to Belarus. My wife ... A: I don't have any private experience with crossing the border. Anyway it's just regular EU border and ... | |
| Polish/Pomeranian Heritage travel | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: Is it possible to hire an English speaking guide to take you to ancestral villages in Northern ... A: I don't know if "All Experts" can help you in this matter, but fortunately I am not only one of the ... | |
| car rental | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: What would be a reliable car rental company in Poland that would allow travel into Romania and ... A: I don't know which of the companies would allow travel into Romania and Hungary, but probably at ... | |
| Poland currency | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: Has Poland changed over to the Euro? Is not when is that going to happen? A: Poland has not changed over to the Euro, we still use only PLN (Polish New Zloty) what is today ... | |
| Getting Shengan whilst still in poland after vista expires | 12/29/2007 |
| Q: I'm in a bit of an awkward predicament. I'm currently a 4th year medical student in Poland and I ... A: sorry for my late answer, but I was out and couldn't use the internet connection. It its not to late ... | |
| Basic Polish statement | 12/19/2007 |
| Q: 1. Please don't camp on the Flak 88 2. Please do not use foul language 3. Have a great game Thanks ... A: find, please below my translations: 1. Nie przywłaszczaj sobie broni Flak 88 - pozwól użyć jej innym ... | |
| cycling the euro r1 route through poland | 12/18/2007 |
| Q: Great site. we are cycling from berlin to St. Petersberg, traveling through Poland. I cannot find ... A: Yes it's true it is hard to find good information about this cycling roads. All what I have find ... | |
| Confirmation of citizenship | 12/18/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering how long it would would take to apply to get confirmation of citizenship and a ... A: I have found detailed information about passport process on our government web site ... | |
| Poland | 12/14/2007 |
| Q: What year was Poland Established and the national capital? A: According to our national tradition and, less or more, facts the 966 is set officially as a ... | |
| Ancient Polish money | 11/26/2007 |
| Q: I am editing the English translation of the diary of an 18thC Polish countess. In it she mentions ... A: I have checked it in many Polish web sites and I couldn't find any more information about the ... | |
| poland national flower | 10/31/2007 |
| Q: What is poland's national flower? A: It's hard to say if we have a one national flower in Poland. I would say it depends on region also ... | |
| Schengen Visa | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: I wish to visit Poland in January 2008. I am aware that Poland will be part of the Schengen Estates ... A: yes Poland since 1st of January 2008 will be in Schengen Estates so you probably will be able to use ... | |
| request for visit of poland | 10/16/2007 |
| Q: I am student of l.l.m in Greenwich University london uk.i want to visit poland what will be the ... A: the best solution for you is contact with our Embassy in London or just your visit on their web site ... | |
| moving to poland | 10/3/2007 |
| Q: I'm an Australian and i have just moved to Poland with my partner. We aren't married though. How can ... A: all detailed information about the options of your stay in Poland you can get at web site ... | |
| Immigration in Poland | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: I am a Bangladeshi Citizen, I have five years working experience including 4 years in corporate ... A: all information about immigration to Poland you can get by contact with our embassy in New Delhi, ... | |
| immigretaion in polend | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: .This summer I meet a women from Poland and we love each other and we want to get marred and travel ... A: It's great you plan a future together. I think the best idea is a contact with Polish Embassy in ... | |
| Polish baby name pronunciation | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: i appreciate that this is not what you have stated you specialise in but wondered if you could ... A: It's great you are expecting a baby. You wrote me about your uncle and name "Tesia". I don't know ... | |
| Vacation | 8/30/2007 |
| Q: We will be visiting Poland by cruise ship and would like to know if Poland uses Euro's for currency ... A: Poland doesn't use Euro. The official currency is PLN - Polish New Zlotych. Anyway there is not any ... | |
| trains and stuff! | 8/14/2007 |
| Q: i am planning to travel; from berlin to wroclaw on sept 4th and wroclaw to krakow on the 8/9 i have ... A: I don't know the price for train from Berlin to Wrocław on 4th of September but you can check it on ... | |
Bartecki Grzegorz
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Information about worth to see places, tourist attractions, suggestions for tour ideas to Poland.
Experience
travel agent since 1997,
licenced tour leader since 1998 in Poland,
chairman of local Cycling Association in 2000-2002,
Organizations
Cycling Association,
tour leaders association in Opole,
Education/Credentials
2002 - Master Degree
2000 - Bechelor Degree
1997 - High school of Tourism and Hospitality in Opole, Poland
Awards and Honors
chairman of local Cycling Association 2000-2002,
chairman of tour leaders association in Opole 1999-2001,
Past/Present Clients
international clients, working as a incoming travel consultant
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