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Taking gifts to Poland

rlswiecickiThreads: 1 Posts: 3 Joined: Jul 9, 08	Jul 9, 08, 16:10 / #
Hello, My name is Ruth. My husband, daughter and I will be traveling to Warsaw in a few weeks to visit. I would like to take gifts, but I am not sure what to take. We live in the USA. I would appreciate any suggestions. Thank you!

WroclawThreads: 77 Posts: 7,404 Joined: Apr 1, 06 [Moderator]	Edited by: Wroclaw Jul 9, 08, 16:12 / #
I'll start the list. A bottle of your local brew (spirits) Something traditional to your area

szkotja2007Threads: 38 Posts: 2,544 Joined: Dec 29, 06	Edited by: szkotja2007 Jul 9, 08, 16:17 / #
Wroclaw: Something traditional to your area Checked profile and LoL'd - then thought that would be quite a good idea ! Edit - re-checked. Sorry Ruth, I thought your profile said you were from Lynchburg, USA. The LoL's on me !

rlswiecickiThreads: 1 Posts: 3 Joined: Jul 9, 08	Jul 9, 08, 16:23 / #
There is a Lynchburg, Virginia, USA though. Makes you wonder about the origin of the name. Ruth

telefonitika	Jul 9, 08, 16:27 / #
rlswiecicki: I would like to take gifts, but I am not sure what to take. not one to burst bubbles but please bear the following in mind: CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES for entering an EU country from outside the EU (in your case the USA) https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/page/customrules/PL/rules.htm but check with your airline ... :)

Jul 9, 08, 16:27 / #

I was thinking of the one in Tenn.

Jack Daniels

Jack Daniels

ZgubionyThreads: 21 Posts: 2,037 Joined: Oct 20, 06	Edited by: Zgubiony Jul 9, 08, 16:41 / #
Wroclaw: I'll start the list. A bottle of your local brew (spirits) Something traditional to your area I'd have to agree. Maybe shoot over to VT and grab some Maple Syrup or Maple butter. You can take Jack Daniels, but they can get that anywhere in PL. I did bring some JD single Barrel which was a hit, but I'm sure you can also find that. I also bring local micro brew beer.

rlswiecickiThreads: 1 Posts: 3 Joined: Jul 9, 08	Jul 9, 08, 16:44 / #
Thank you - that's a great idea! Are there any food items, perfumes, lotions, etc. that are hard to come by? How about chocolates?

ZgubionyThreads: 21 Posts: 2,037 Joined: Oct 20, 06	Jul 9, 08, 16:49 / #
rlswiecicki: Are there any food items, perfumes, lotions, etc. that are hard to come by? How about chocolates? You can get just about all the same stuff. I'd say to just focus on local things. Don't they sell books for the duck tour or sth? A Boston city picture book etc..

WroclawThreads: 77 Posts: 7,404 Joined: Apr 1, 06 [Moderator]	Jul 9, 08, 16:52 / #
I wouldn't bother with perfume unless you know for sure what your family/friend uses. You can buy flowers and chocolates when you arrive Are you buying gifts for older or younger people or both ?

ZgubionyThreads: 21 Posts: 2,037 Joined: Oct 20, 06	Jul 9, 08, 16:59 / #
I know that with some younger -15, a calendar from where you live is nice. I was bringing NYC calendars and they loved them. Just an idea.

WroclawThreads: 77 Posts: 7,404 Joined: Apr 1, 06 [Moderator]	Jul 9, 08, 17:01 / #
A team USA football shirt...... for a young male

KrzysztofThreads: 2 Posts: 1,146 Joined: Jul 26, 07	Edited by: Krzysztof Jul 9, 08, 19:42 / #
Wroclaw: USA football basketball maybe? Am "football" isn't that popular here :) unless you meant the real football (soccer)? Or maybe just an Olympic shirt of the US team (you can buy them online at the USOC site)

polishgirltx	Jul 9, 08, 20:12 / #
Krzysztof: USA football basketball maybe? Am "football" isn't that popular here :) unless you meant the real football (soccer)? actually i gave somebody a football (American football), it wasn't cheap and i had doubts too, but the guys was so happy...it was a great gift to him, i couldn't do better so i recommend a football for a young male... a jersey is a good idea too...

EurolaThreads: 6 Posts: 2,647 Joined: Dec 2, 06	Jul 9, 08, 22:00 / #
Cosmetics are plenty available, but quite expensive in Poland. I had a couple of cheesy purse mirrors with me, variety of lip gloss, lipstick holders w/mirror - the teen girls and young women loved it. (it's easy on the space in a suitcase too)

krysiaThreads: 26 Posts: 3,604 Joined: Aug 10, 06	Jul 9, 08, 22:25 / #
I once made tacos in Poland. Wow, everyone loved them! So next time I got them taco seasoning. It depends who these gifts are for.

rlswiecickiThreads: 1 Posts: 3 Joined: Jul 9, 08	Jul 11, 08, 11:59 / #
Thank you - great suggestions.

RakkyThreads: 10 Posts: 284 Joined: May 23, 07	Jul 11, 08, 12:33 / #
telefonitika: CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES for entering an EU country from outside the EU (in your case the USA Hey, thanks for that link! Good info!

breannt2	Jul 18, 09, 05:47 / #
Jul 18, 09, 12:49 - Thread attached on merging: Suggestions on gifts for family in Poland Hello, I am going to meet my Polish relatives for the first time in August. Could someone suggest some gifts I could bring (from America to Poland) ? Thank you

Kiwi	Jul 25, 09, 19:36 / #
First of all - how old are your relatives? I guess it's obvious that some gifts are good for peers but shouldn't be given to elderly etc. Of course, gender is important as well. Sorry for my english ;)

polishmeknobThreads: 12 Posts: 162 Joined: Feb 9, 09	Jul 25, 09, 21:05 / #
Bring maple syrup or Reese's cups (even stuff like ginger ale.)

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