In recent years, Poland has become a very consumer-driven, capitalistic society. It’s something I noticed on my recent trip there, and I will explore this topic in future posts. In this post, I will provide a basic overview of Polish currency for those who may not know what it looks like or what the denominations…
Well, Crazy Polish Guy is in his ancestral homeland. A week ago I set foot in Poland for the first time in eight years. So much has changed, and yet much remains the same. As I visit the same nooks and crannies that I visited as a kid, I cannot help but be overwhelmed with…
Why did I become Crazy Polish Guy? I’ll try to answer that. Click here for Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 The year 2007 was the last time I visited Poland. Nothing about it in particular seemed like an ending. In many ways, it was just another trip. I had been visiting Poland roughly…
Why did I become Crazy Polish Guy? I’ll try to answer that. Click here for Part 1 and Part 2 Ask anyone—I’m a history and social science nerd. I can tell you everything from what the Schmalkaldic League was, to the capital of Kosovo, to the year Charlemagne was crowned. Why do I know all…
Why did I become Crazy Polish Guy? I’ll try to answer that. [Click here to read Part 1!!!] I visited Poland again in 1999 and 2001; I was eight and 10 years old. Taking the trip to Poland was becoming so common that I failed to fully appreciate its significance at that time. Instead of buying…
