You can visit Poland in a few days. Understanding it takes a little longer.
Why can Poles seem reserved at first? What makes Polish family life so important? How are dating, work, faith and traditions changing? And what is the Poland of today really like beyond pierogi, old towns and the history every tourist already knows?
Poland Decoded takes you behind the destination and into the culture itself. Combining firsthand observations from travelling through Poland with deeper cultural research, Mr.O explores the people, humour, relationships, food, social codes and contradictions that ordinary travel guides rarely explain.
Whether you're planning a trip, fascinated by Poland, or simply want to understand one of Europe's most interesting countries, this book will help you see Poland differently.
Don't just visit Poland. Decode it.
Mr.O is an Egyptian-Swedish author and content creator based in Sweden. He is the creator of the Decoded series, exploring the people, culture and unwritten social codes behind different countries. His previous titles include Sweden Decoded, Norway Decoded and Denmark Decoded. Combining research, firsthand experience and travel observations, his work looks beyond familiar stereotypes to understand what makes a culture truly distinctive.