Testimonials
These testimonials have been written and shared with us by our Tours’ and Genealogy Services’ clients. We have collected them in this place after more than a decade of providing genealogical, historical, cultural tours and genealogy services. There are a few more of them on our Google, Facebook or TripAdvisor profiles.
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Marti (Genealogy Tour and Galicia Tour)
September 2016
Pawel was the best guide that I have experienced over the years of many tours. He was kind, patient, knowledgeable, and had a wonderful sense of humor. If I am ever able to return to Poland, I would definitely go with Polish Origins and request Pawel’s services.
I am most satisfied with the research done by Lujcan before the trip and the research we were able to do in the villages. His knowledge and abilities could not be exceeded. The best part of my visit was that he found for me, a cousin that I did not know I had. I plan to use his research and translation services as I go further in my quest for family information. He, too, is a most valuable person in your company. I would definitely request his services if I return to Poland!
This was the most fantastic trip I have ever taken. It truly was the Grand Adventure that I was calling it while I was preparing to go!!!
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Dorota (Genealogy Tour)
August 2016
Zbigniew was very attentive and accommodating to our needs. This guide’s passion for genealogy is very evident. He has a good command of English, wide ranging knowledge and interests, making him agreeable company and a good travelling companion. He undertook valuable research both prior and during our visit, which vividly brought to life the places where my ancestors lived and did business, especially in Lwow and Rawa Ruska. Despite the fact I was able to do extensive internet research, prior to our trip, Zbigniew was able to uncover much additional information. His extensive written report has provided a valuable resource. He also has a particular skill for prising information out of supposedly closed archives and eliciting first hand recollections from local people. Here his communicative skills in Ukrainian very much came into play. It was very comforting to have such an experienced guide to conduct our passage across the Polish/Ukraine border, which was most memorable. We were glad to have Zbigniew as our driver because we certainly could not have negotiated the particularly challenging driving conditions in the Ukraine. All-in-all he made a major contribution to what turned out to be an experience of a life time.
Jeanne (Genealogy Tour)
August 2016
Mateusz was a wonderful guide, a delightful person to talk with and he had a wealth of interesting, historical information. We very much enjoyed our tour – the highlight of our 14-day trip.
Our goal was to see the towns that our ancestors came from and to learn about the area and history. This was all accomplished. Additionally, Mateusz added in the Górka Klasztorna – Monastery Complex just outside of one of the ancestral towns which was fantastic to see.
Mateusz was a very safe and skillful driver and the van was the right size for transporting our luggage to Warsaw the second day.
Robert (Genealogy Tour)
August 2016
We were lucky to have Zbigniew as our guide. He was energetic, kind, and very understanding of our lack of language skills. He was remarkable for his ability to approach total strangers, and get them to share information. He translated a letter for us, which was very helpful. Also, for him to be a skilled genealogist was a bonus.
We wished we had more time in Poland. In the short time we had, we met distant relatives, spent some time in the Gniezno Archives, and visited several villages and churches.
Both hotels were very good. We especially enjoyed Awo Hotel in Gniezno.
Zbigniew was a safe driver. His van had a lot of room.
Experience exceeded our expectations.
Kristina (Genealogy Tour)
July 2016
Zenon helped us find our Polish roots and connect with family members in Poland. We now correspond with family we did not even know we had, and it has been an incredible experience. Zenon’s assistance in finding our family, guiding us to the village of my husband’s grandfather, and providing English-Polish interpretation were all outstanding. He far exceeded all our expectations in every way in finding family and making connections in Poland. My husband and I offer the highest possible reference for Zenon. Thank you!
Kristina Pichalski
Megan (Genealogy Tour)
June 2016
Zenon instantly made us feel at ease, he was very helpful and polite. He was very considerate of our requests and happy to give us suggestions to offer us the best experience possible. Zenon was very flexible with the activities planned. We feel like he blended in well with us and is now one of the family!
We have achieved a lot of our goals with this tour, although with our family spread throughout Poland there is still more work to be done. Zenon’s professionalism and easy-going nature (winning over the priest!) meant that we were able to search parish records and discover further generations of our family, which would not have been possible without him. The organisation of meeting living family members, some of whom had no knowledge that we existed, was also very well undertaken.
Marilee and Diane (Genealogy Tour)
June 2016
My sister and I could not have been any happier with our guide, Zbigniew! We think he is an incredible young man, and he made our family search better than we ever imagined it could have been! Actually, it was sad for us to leave him! Thank you for employing such a wonderful guide and person! Your company is lucky to have him!
Joyce (Genealogy Tour)
June 2016
I would totally recommend PolishOrigins to everyone. I was totally happy with our trip.
Kasia was wonderful. So enthusiastic, helpful and a total delight.
She knew here was around wonderfully without ever being in the area so I knew she did her homework.
It was truly a day I will never forget. Everyone I tell about my vacation gets me even more excited about the time I had. Thank you so much for doing your research ahead of time. It all meant so much to me.
Everything was wonderfully communicated.
No suggestions for improvement. I was very happy.
Dale and Mary (Genealogy Tour)
May 2016
Your choice of guides for our trip was excellent. They were passionate about their subjects and very knowledgeable. Your choice of Zbigniew was particularly good. Being around someone for most of the day for 15 days could be trying or a nightmare, but Zbigniew made our trip particularly enjoyable.
Diane and Shannon (Genealogy Tour)
May 2016
I just wanted to send this note to you to say how much Shannon and I enjoyed our trip to Poland and the time we spent with you, Zenon. Before our trip began, we both had guarded optimism whether you would be able to find much information about my Grandmother and her family. Once you began scouring all of the record books I knew if the records were there, you would find them. We were totally impressed how you were able to get the priest at St. Bartholomew’s to change his demeanor. One minute he didn’t want to help us at all and then the next minute, after your subtle persistence, he became very receptive and helpful. Plus, we were so impressed with your perseverance. Stopping at those different houses, asking them if they could possibly be related to my Grandmother. That was amazing!