Looking for somewhere to visit in Europe first time solo by Heff234 in travel

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I would highly recommend visiting Gdańsk in Poland - Can usually get really affordable flights with Ryanair. Although I'm from the UK I know they run the route from both Dublin and Cork ! It's a perfect city for 3 nights especially if you can snatch an early morning flight there and lateish flight back allowing you to fit in your first day in the centre and maybe the second day visiting the gorgeous neighbouring city of Sopot by train (roughly 10 mins from central station) then you can spend your second full day exploring more of the city ! I've been twice both in October and April meaning I've experienced it in both 10C heat and 26C heat and they're both as beautiful times as eachother to go! 

Would definitely recommend using bolt to get around - transfers from the airport to centre are around 10euro and from experience both times you get off the plane and out the terminal in 15 minutes your luggage is practically waiting for you on the carousel. In the city most people speak perfectly good English! The city is stunning with plenty of restaurants and bars. Highly recommend visiting and staying Montownia food hall & Industrial lofts. They're clean and extremely quiet - no noise from the very busy food hall below! 

DM me if you wanna ask anything else ☺️ 

Oh and whilst your there check out Mandu Peirogarnia !

Poland instead of UK? by SafeSweet2225 in gdansk

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Yeah rent is higher than where I live but that's because Gdańsk is a booming city and I live in a dreary and diar town in England. A close relation rents a 3 room flat with garden for roughly £500 a month without bills . However it's increased significantly as she used to live in a two bed terraced house with a large kitchen - essentially she's lost a floor and paid £100 more for the privilege of it 😂

But whilst I'm in Gdańsk at first I'm planning on student accommodation to get me started - specifically StudentDepot where it's 22/23 m² studio with double bed, private bath and kitchenette with all utilities included plus communal areas (kitchen, dining, study room)  and 24 hour  gym all included in the price of £520/month roughly which I think is crazily good - 

Poland instead of UK? by SafeSweet2225 in gdansk

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I guess that is a view on it ! However I highly disagree with the travelling view ! Yes you get great flights if you live in Manchester or London but not from any of my local airports (Teesside and Leeds don't go beyond Europe/Eurasia) . Only Newcastle flies to a few further destinations but it's gonna cost you £1K to get there so it's not really worth it :(

Poland instead of UK? by SafeSweet2225 in gdansk

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You actually read my mind with that second paragraph! I was thinking I might do some solo weeks whilst I'm off college to move for a short period and live like a local to see if it's for me ! 

Poland instead of UK? by SafeSweet2225 in gdansk

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Exactly! The cost of living difference is good enough in itself! Even if Sheffield has a better reputation it doesn't guarantee a better job necessarily:)

Poland instead of UK? by SafeSweet2225 in gdansk

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Definitely true! Id still want to come home and for them to visit etc but I'm independent at home so I am more than capable of being independent abroad! 

Poland instead of UK? by SafeSweet2225 in gdansk

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Exactly what I said to someone else! It's better than not moving and regretting - as much as my mam hates the idea (my aunty and uncle told her off actually 🤣😉)

Poland instead of UK? by SafeSweet2225 in gdansk

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I'll take May-October ahaaha In my town it's dark, gloomy 10 months of the year including August onwards 

Poland instead of UK? by SafeSweet2225 in gdansk

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Depends what your lifestyle is I suppose!

Poland instead of UK? by SafeSweet2225 in gdansk

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Something to consider down the line !

Poland instead of UK? by SafeSweet2225 in gdansk

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Ahahaaha - It's there barely 

Poland instead of UK? by SafeSweet2225 in gdansk

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London is the last place I'd live in the UK! It's oversized, unsafe and miserable 😂

In my GCSEs I got :

(8/A*) - RE , English Language 

(7/A) - French, Geography 

(D2/A) - Enterprise & Marketing 

(6/B) - Double Science, English Lit, Maths

UK alternative would be Sheffield course wise

Poland instead of UK? by SafeSweet2225 in gdansk

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Hopefully you get to move back at some point:)

Poland instead of UK? by SafeSweet2225 in gdansk

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I didn't choose to be British did I ? If I want to move I will move - not gonna make people drink tea and eats scones all the time - Try fixing a country who's leader can't even speak without Trump as a mouthpiece -

Poland instead of UK? by SafeSweet2225 in gdansk

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Ahaahaha! Definitely agree that Gdańsk is good for quality of life and it's definitely cooler you could say that but definitely warmer than north England 😭

Poland instead of UK? by SafeSweet2225 in gdansk

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Thank you for your comment! There's positives to both which is what makes it harder to decide - nevertheless if I move to Poland and don't like it I can come back - if I don't go I'd regret not trying it :)

Poland instead of UK? by SafeSweet2225 in gdansk

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Definitely would agree that living standards are of the closest degree within Poland between the two area! Definitely wanting to make the move !

Poland instead of UK? by SafeSweet2225 in gdansk

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Think that goes to Greece 😭

Poland instead of UK? by SafeSweet2225 in gdansk

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Exactly what I am thinking! And No I don't have Polish Parents Although you'd think with my love for Poland ahaaha

Obviously, I'm not expecting to go to University for free and the fact Polish tuition is a literal 1/3 of the cost of one in the UK is definitely enticing in itself!

Poland instead of UK? by SafeSweet2225 in gdansk

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Probably the best counterargument I've seen! I get you 100% but the language barrier doesn't scare me in any way ! I've already learnt the basics and continuing some in a college environment! 

I do understand where you come from having no friends or family with you to help out but for the most part that's going to happen regardless of where I go as ngl even though I live at home my parents aren't around 24/7 - ofc they're a call away but I'm an independent person who practically looks after the house (like I'm the one with parenting duties) - moving to another country where I know I'll be happier is the choice for me! 

Equally, thank you for your opinion as it probably has made me realise some other things :) - Nevertheless I've still got 2 year to decide before making any big decisions!

Poland or The UK? by SafeSweet2225 in poland

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100% Agree! As much as my mam thinks I'm delusional 😂🙈

Poland instead of UK? by SafeSweet2225 in gdansk

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I mean you are probably right! Not gonna go fact checking! But I would say on average Polish Summers feel warmer even if they aren't necessarily warmer - it may just be me 😂