Poland, Warsaw Part 2!

This will be more of a personal experience post, i.e. what I experienced in Warsaw. =)


Well, in Warsaw, English is not widely spoken. So it was real funny at times trying to get some of the things we want. We had to signal, point and sometimes even draw on a paper to tell the people what we want. And they had to do the same to us. Just imagine us wanting to eat chicken, and we had to act like a chicken.

Despite this, traveling in Warsaw isn't hard. Most tourist spots are centered around one area, so walking is all it takes. Public transport is also quite convenient, and not to mention cheap. 3 days of unlimited travelling on public transport (metro, tram and bus) costs only 8 zlotty, which is only around $4SGD! Compared to Copenhagen, 1 ride alone on the metro, no matter to where, costs 13.50DKK, which is around.. $3.50SGD!



Accommodation wise, we stayed in a hostel called Hostel Yellow. At first, we were skeptical as there were no review of it anywhere on the internet. And with it being one of the cheapest in Warsaw, it sounded rather sleazy. But we still decided to stay there as it was relatively near the town center and it was only for 2 nights AND breakfast was included.

I personally was pleasantly surprised during our stay in Hostel Yellow. The reason for it not having any reviews was because it was very new, like just opened 2 weeks before we stayed in it. And because of this, everything was very clean and new. Additionally, the owners speak English and were very friendly (compared to other Polish people we have met). Only downside was that the 8 man room we stayed in was rather cramped, but it was still reasonable given the price we paid for. All in all, if you all are thinking of going Warsaw, I would recommend Hostel Yellow as a place to stay if you are looking for a cheap and clean hostel, with breakfast included.



There were some moments during our travel where to me, it feels damn romantic. It feels just like a scene taken right out of a drama series.

For example, imagine ice skating in a winter night, with light snow, with romantic music being played, and not alot of people on the rink, and dim lights. Seriously, it feels like I'm right smack in the middle of a korean drama series. It really feels damn romantic while skating and enjoying the weather and seeing the snow and all.

BUT! I have learned a very important lesson. It may seem romantic from the outside, but it isn't all the same from the inside. Firstly, you MUST know how to skate, or at least 1 of you (if a couple went) must know how to skate, so that the other can be led and taught by you. This is especially important in a country where almost ALL of the people in the rink knows how to skate. Take us for an example: While we were trying to skate in Warsaw, people were laughing at us and zooming past us as all of us were novice at ice skating. But oh well, we didn't really mind that much as people won't recognize us anyway, so we just went on and learned step by step.

In any case, ice skating in a winter country with snow falling with a few people in the rink and with romantic lightings and music is SERIOUSLY damn romantic TTM! At least that's what I feel la. =D



Romantic moment number 2: Walking through the streets at night, while looking at the European style orange lightings, with a light snowfall. Words can't describe how it really feels. But it is seriously a moment to share with that special someone. And how I wish I have that someone to share the moment with. =(




All in all, I really do love this little trip. Warsaw has so much to offer, but maybe that's also because this was the first real travel we did since we got to Copenhagen, so I'm more easily wow-ed and everything feels so refreshing.

But in any case, this is a trip that I will definitely remember. =)



P.S: Running to catch a plane on last call isn't fun. Everybody was looking at us like we were some crazy Asians playing catching. But anyway, it felt very much like we were in Amazing Race. Which is quite amazing by itself. Hahaha.


P.P.S: BUT no more running for last call planes please.