“My name is Szymon and I’m a Polish translator for a4trip. Ryanne asked me to describe how it is possible to spend a summer holiday in Poland for only 100$. It is possible, but not so easy as you would think.
First of all, Poland is the country where you can go for any holiday you like. Well, maybe if you like hot and dry areas you should go to Southern Europe. Summer in Poland is actually hot and dry, but I can’t guarantee good weather. The picture of you spending a week in Poland with umbrella is not so not possible. Rain happens in summer.
However, if you choose Poland for your destination, you must choose mountains or sea; cities with their relics or wild forest (primeval too); living large or budget.
This year I’ve chosen the option with lakes, rivers, forest, wild animals and reeaall economical budget. So, lets start:
1. First of all, we don’t count travel costs. Let’s say you’re starting in Katowice (capital city of Silesia).
2. Holiday destination: Kostkowice – village near Zawiercie in region dotted with Jurassic rocks and stones. Travel costs from Katowice to Kostkowice (80 km): by car (Daewoo Tico 4,5 litres per km) – c.a. 17 zł [1$ = c.a. 3 zł]; by bus: c.a. 15 zł; by bike – none.
Hospitality
There is only one full legal way to spend a night in Kostkowice. It’s scouts’ camping place. The place was founded by government for scouts only, but Poland has changed and since 1989 everyone can be guest now. You can rent a wooden hat for 18 zł per person. There are also tents for rent, which of course costs less, but I don’t remember how much. However, if you have your own tent, you have to pay just 8 zł per night.
 The wooden hat we used to live in. It was a little bit dirty inside, but cheap. 3. Food
In nearby town called Kroczyce you can have a great dinners just for 20 zł (soup and second plate). Dinner time in Poland is between 13:00 to 16:00, but restaurants are open from 9:00 to 22:00. Some other prices (if breakfast and supper you make for your own of course):
bread: c.a. 2 zł
cheese [Hochland Gouda]: 3 zł (7 slices)
bottled water 1l: 1,50 zł
So, lets get the costs together. Two way travel costs (up to 5 people in Daewoo Tico, yes it’s true): 34 zł + hospitality: 18*6 = 108 zł + food and drink per day: c.a. 40*7 = 280 zł. So, for 7 days you need to have 422 zł with all costs and we have 140 $. It’s more than 100$, but just subtly.
 Lovely sunset and balloon.
 One of the three lakes in Kostkowice/Dzibice  The Jura Krakowsko – Częstochowska” region.  Mirów / Bobolice. One of the medieval castles in the region. Little river, where you can spot a beavers family. We've seen them couple of times, but unfortunately we didn't make a good photo (they are black, like to bottom of the river)
Thank you Szymon for sharing with us!
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