A Brit has revealed why he’s planning to make Poland his permanent home as he insists the streets are “always clean and UK isn’t the place to raise children”.
Darren Pascoe splits his time between Poland and the UK since he married his wife Gosia in 2024.
The 37-year-old says the best thing about the country is the hospitality and the couple plan to make the move abroad permanently.
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“In England, you sometimes hear stereotypes that Poles only come here for manual labour or that they’re socially withdrawn, but in my experience, that’s completely wrong,” Darren, from Cornwall, told What’s The Jam.
“It turns out Poles are incredibly hardworking, family-oriented, and often very well-educated.
“Once you really get to know people, these stereotypes quickly disappear.
“It’s interesting how much things have changed.
“Many Poles once moved to the UK in search of work and opportunities.
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“Today, Britons are increasingly seeking a better quality of life abroad.
“Poland has developed significantly and attracts visitors with its lifestyle, culture, and strong emphasis on family.
“Many people in the UK no longer see their own country as the best place to raise children.
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“They increasingly look at Poland with appreciation, sometimes even with a hint of benevolent envy, and would like to see similar changes in their own country.
“Therefore, the growing interest in relocating doesn’t surprise me at all.”
Darren met Gosia through a mutual friend.
What started as a “quick coffee” turned into a lifelong romance.
He said: “When I asked Gosia’s father for her hand in marriage, I had to use Google Translate, which isn’t always perfect.
“Listening to the message being read on the other end dragged on and on.
“I’d never been so nervous before.
“I could only hope the meaning was clear. Gosia’s father smiled and offered me his hand, so I assumed he agreed.
“A moment later, my sister-in-law explained that the agreement wouldn’t be final until I’d shared a whisky with him.
“He pulled out a 10-year-old bottle, kept for special occasions.
“That day, I realised one thing – sharing a drink with my Polish father-in-law should come with its own health warning.
“A large British team came to Poland for the wedding.
“None of them had ever been to a wedding like this before.
“By the end of the night, everyone was delighted and a little dazed.
“This cultural fusion was truly beautiful.
“I come from Cornwall, a region with strong Celtic traditions, so my groomsmen and I wore tartan kilts, symbolising our roots.
“When Gosia’s dad asked if he could wear one too, I was incredibly moved.
“It was the most beautiful symbol of our families coming together.”
As well as the people, Darren loves Polish food, although he says he’ll miss a British barbecue when he moves.
He added: “There are so many things about this country I love, including the amazing food.
“The beer is unbeatable compared to what we have in England.
“I love visiting different places in Poland.
“I enjoy learning about the history and culture. Poland has tons of amazing buildings and the streets are always clean.”
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