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12 Feb, 2009

Nasza Klasa more popular than Twitter?

Posted by: Michał In: links

A strange thing has happened. A Polish social networking site called Nasza Klasa, a cross between Friends Reunited and Facebook, was the 6th most popular social networking site in the UK, according to Hitwise UK. This is a clear sign of a few things, I guess, but most importantly: a) Poles are as crazy about [...]

12 Feb, 2009

Poles apart

Posted by: Michał In: cultural beast

What does it feel like to be in a foreign country, trying to get a job? Poles Apart from Hard Graft Theatre on Vimeo. Thoughts? Have you seen their performance? I’d be curious to know…

Tomorrow volunteers using Twitter in 175 cities around the globe will meet for what promises to be a truly amazing event, Twestival. It’s a charity event which aims to raise money and awarenes for charity: water. I’m a bit disappointed no Polish city will take part, but then again Twitter-mania hasn’t reached Poland yet (plus [...]



  • Czarny kapturek: The UK gains a lot, when we are able to have Polish people. It also means that people like me are able to live and work with no bother in Germany and
  • Czarny kapturek: I find that outside of restaurants and bars I always have to pay for toilets. Still, 50 groszy or 1.5 złoty isn't much. At least the toilets are
  • Czarny kapturek: I don't get how "ław" becomes "love", when in English it would be written "wav". Not that "wav" offers itself well to people trying to market a ci
  • Michał: Glad you like it, welcome!
  • Missy: I had been to Poland as a masters student in Warsaw ( 2006-2008), travelled all over Poland. I like it there, i am glad i found your blog. :) niec

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