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Krakow the New Prague?
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Back in 1991 when I first toured Poland, the city of Krakow was the only town I visited with charm that outlasted communism.
It wasn't as charming, however, as Prague, its neighbor further south. As a result, expats looking for a cheap, bohemian lifestyle flocked to the Czech Republic and left Krakow to slowly plod on.
Fast forward to 2007 and according to an article in the New York Times, Krakow is the new Prague.
Restless souls have been looking for the new Prague since Prague itself was overrun with tourists and expats alike. Krakow just might be it. The city is now bursting with hip bars, stylish locals, tons of students, artsy neighborhoods, cool galleries, and, the most important ingredient to any bohemian lifestyle: cheap food and drink.
The bad news? British stag parties and cheap flights from London might turn your bohemian getaway into an angst ridden, disappointed-in-mankind nightmare of vomitous hell.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Krakow Nov 7th 2008 6:31AM
Hi I have lived as an expat in Krakow for the last four years. I was very happy to hear the Polish local government come out recently and say that they would prefer the gay tourists (pink pound) to British Stag parties. For more information about Krakow check out www.krakow-poland.com It has loads of useful information.
Ania Aug 6th 2009 10:28AM
It's only a pity that tourists come to Krakow knowing only about the great downtown, salt mine, or commie district of Nowa Huta. However only few know about great Jurrasic park ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polish_Jura_Chain ) with exceptional views, castles, and over 200 caves to explore, health district Swoszowice ( http://www.krakow-info.com/spas.htm ) with its unique mineral water spring, and many more features.
aawil Jun 15th 2007 9:54AM
I thought prague was quite overrated myself. It felt like such a tourist trap. Krakow is alot cheaper and doesn't quite feel like it's sold it soul just yet. The british prolem seemed worse in prague than in poland but I have seen them in both countries. I think they ruined me ever being able to enjoy an oasis song again.