I've read stuff on Reddit in the past about people charging your card multiple times or other general dodginess. I think I'll try not to get too drunk as one defence but being informed would be useful too. Anyone got some tips?
I've read stuff on Reddit in the past about people charging your card multiple times or other general dodginess. I think I'll try not to get too drunk as one defence but being informed would be useful too. Anyone got some tips?
I am Polish but I have not lived in Poland for long time. There are some comments of people being scammed etc. which I have no reasons to doubt.
However, on the other hand, UK stag dos in Poland (especially in Krakow) are notorious for being a nuisance for the locals. I feel like as long as you and your mates behave like just a decent bunch lof lads without causing disturbances and issues and are careful of potential scams (which would be easier of course if you are not absolutely wasted and/or drugged) then you should have a great night. Which I hope you do as Kraków is a great city, in fact if you have time to actually walk around and visit it I would strongly recommend it.
Have fun!
EDIT: If you need help with anything Polish related while you are there hit me up.
Thanks man, hopefully it will be fun.
The guys are doing a walking tour on Friday without me so they will get to explore the city but I will probably miss out mostly.
Luckily I think everyone speaks English well enough for us to be good on the Polish but cheers for the offer.
It's a little while since I was in Poland, but I imagine some things are still the same. The police are heavy-handed. Beat up, throw in cell, ask questions later type of heavy-handed. I saw this on various occasions, to what we would call 'drunk and disorderly'. I wasn't in many touristy areas, so no idea if they are more laid-back for tourists. Saying that, in Oświęcim (The town that has Auschwitz on its outskirts) I saw a group of incredibly drunk Germans (They couldn't stand) thrown in a police van, it took seconds. Loud bang as they were thrown forcibly in the van. Had they done more than just being drunk? I don't know. Was this something to do with the area? Again, I don't know. I wouldn't get too drunk. Beyond that, the people are wonderful. Had a great time. Just don't think the police are the same as here.
I feel like being drunk is absolutely fine, since Poles do it to. In addition, Kraków has a big student population so people are used to going out, etc.
As long as people don't get raudy and disturbe others with their shouting on the streets and causing annoyance I am sure you will be perfectly fine and have a great time.
You WILL get propositioned multiple times on the street by people trying to get you into their strip club, possibly with free drinks etc. Always decline. They will either drug you and steal your cash, charge your card multiple times, etc. Stick to the real bars.
Be really careful if you go to a strip club. They are known to drug you and steal your money depending on the club.
I have never been but I did hear a story on a podcast recently about a guy that got drunk in a strip club.
The Matron or whatever kept coming over every now and again with a shot of vodka for him and urging him to drink it, then charged him on his card for it.
Every single time she was charging him for a round of drinks for all the girls, at £250 a time.
So be wary of that I guess.