Polish forest to battle economy blues

Currency expert says head east to battle the economic depression

If you’re stressed about going on holiday this year because the pound has melted into oblivion – stay at home, and try one of WideWorld’s 25 Great Escapes! If you want to venture out from these shores? Well, the answer to your financial strains is… Poland!

“There’s not many places where you’ll get much for your pound – but Poland is the best,” says Stephen Hughes, Director of Foreign Currency Direct. “Most places, you’ll be getting less for your pound, but you need to look at things like inflation too. You might get 10% less for your money, but if their inflation rate is right you can buy more with it. Poland has the right mix – exchange rates, inflation, and also demand. Less demand for a destination means you get the best deals in the first place!”

So why go to Poland? How about a trip to the largest primeval forest in Europe? The Bialowieza forest straddles the border with Belarus and is now home to 2000 wisent – European Bison to us. This is Europe how it was after the last ice age ended 12,000 years ago, and a little parcel of the past that anyone can go and appreciate.

There’s only one campsite in the centre of the forest, (£2.50 per night) and you can find it here: www.puszcza-bialowieska.eu