Travel to Poznan in June/July

Hi, I'm a US citizen looking to travel to Poznan for vacation. I've never traveled outside of my country before though, so I have no idea what to expect in terms of expenses, or the procedure to follow. I know I need a passport and a visa, but I'm not sure of the procedure to follow to obtain the visa, or what to do afterwards. I'd greatly appreciate help with the process, and an estimate as to how much money I'd need to stay. The longest I'd be staying is a month.

I also have a lot more questions to ask any particularly nice person who is knowledgeable of the city itself.

After some research, I'll probably be staying at the Frolic Goat Hostel, and leaving on either the 25th or 30th of June to stay for two weeks.

I'm not a drinker, so alcohol isn't a factor. Breakfast is provided, so I'll only need to figure for two meals a day. No gas needed to figure in either.

I'd also like to learn enough Polish to introduce myself and ask if someone's home...I plan on surprising a good friend who lives near the hostel.

First question.

Which airport are you flying in to ?

I hope you have one already beacuse there is a long waiting period to get one in the USA lately.
you don't need one if you will be staying for less than 90 days

poland.visahq.com

I'm flying into Poznan, so I would assume whatever international airport they have there. I don't know the specific name of the airport.


Yes, I do.

dt,

I thought you might come into Warsaw.

some others here will tell you how to get around town.

I think poster Fisz is best qualified to answer some of your questions. Wait for him to reply.

Finding my way on foot has never been much of an issue, it's when I get in a car I'm hopeless ^^ But any advice or help is greatly appreciated.



Thank you. Will do.

No Visa is required. Just a valid passport.

Where do you plan on staying? Hostel-Hotel-Host Family?
If you'd like a host try here:
secure.hospitalityclub.org/hc/hcworld.php?country=155

There may be someone nice enough to give you a room/bed and assist you with translating or getting around. You do need to learn how to purchase tickets for the bus. I'd also brush up on your Polish :) It will help alot. Just keep in mind that it may be frustrating to get around, but be patient and don't lose your cool. People can easily avoid you if you're irate :)


Poznan airport used to be an airforce base. It's really small, but friendly.

Ok I see you chose the Hostel :)

I have a little info and pics here: members.virtualtourist.com/m/a3382/

I hear the Frolic Goat is a nice choice. There's also the Dizzy Daisy. Let me know what type of music you listen to and I nay be able to point you in the right direction.

I have a friend who lives in Poznan who is going to show me around and help me out ^^ I talked to her last night about it.



I'm open to any kind of music, though I have yet to find a rap song I like.


Also, should I decide I'd like to stay (honestly not very happy in the US), is it possible to work out a way to stay in Poland while there, or would I have to go back to the US first?

Hey, a man's gotta cover all his bases before he does anything, right?

Most likely have to return to the US. They won't let you stay more than 90 days. Also, you'll have to speak PL....unless you want to teach English privately.

I'm sure your friend knows the placs to take you to. You'll probably be ok just saying in and around the Stary Rynek.

Here's a list of Pubs/Clubs:
poznan.pl/mim/public/turystyka/class.html?id_cz=6117&id_klasy=92&lang= en