Last week was the 15th Polish Festival in Melbourne. It was such a pleasure for us to take part in it! Polish music and dance on the stage, people learning to dance polonaise in the streets, colorful folk clothes, lots of Polish food stalls - it all turned the Federation Square in Melbourne into Little […]
Let’s be honest: Poland isn’t the luckiest in the world when it comes to geographical location. It’s been through a lot and one day it was simply wiped off from the European map. It disappeared, but it never died. It lived on in people’s hearts and became independent again after 123 years of partitions (read […]
Hello, Australia! Have you been wondering what Poland is like? You can have a foretaste of this fascinating country without having to travel across the ocean! Just make sure to be in Melbourne on November 17 and find your way to Federation Square that is going to transform into Poland in a nutshell for the […]
You’ve already wandered around the streets of London, Paris or Berlin. You’ve seen the ancient monuments in Athens and Rome. But there’s more to Europe than that. Those who have already had the luck to discover Poland, often refer to it as Europe’s best-kept secret, its hidden treasure. Over 1000 years of Polish history give […]
Typically, the sightseeing of Warsaw starts and ends on the left side of the Vistula river. But if you happen to arrive a day earlier or depart a day later, consider taking some time to cross the river and explore the less touristic side of Warsaw. Here's a short video that will give you an […]
You’ve heard about the beauty of Polish cities, the wealth of Polish history and the beauty of Polish landscapes. You’re already convinced that you’d like to visit this country (and if you’re still not sure, browsing the What To See In Poland section may help you make up your mind). But there’s a number of […]
Kraków (also known as Cracow) is definitely Poland's top tourist destination. We are not surprised. We've been there so many times and we just can't get enough... Here's a list of reasons why Kraków is worth visiting. And this list is not even close to being exhaustive. 1. Kraków's Old Town It's listed among the […]
Nowadays, the world seems to be at the reach of your hand. Just do some googling, read some reviews, pack your bags and you’re ready to go, right? So why book your Poland tour with a tour operator? Of course, arranging it on your own can be quite an adventure, but booking it with a […]
We rarely stop and think about the expressions we use on a daily basis. That’s too bad. Many of them turn out to be pretty odd and amusing. Here’s a video with a selection of funny Polish sayings with their literal translation. Enjoy. I’ve got some more bizarre sayings, but this time I’ll give you […]
The monumental Gothic castle in Malbork is the largest preserved Medieval castle in Europe. Did I say Europe? Actually, it’s considered to be the largest castle in the world, measured by land area. And of course it is a UNESCO Heritage Site. (Now you know why it’s so eagerly photographed during our Ultimate Poland and […]
Look at the Przymorze district of Gdańsk on Google Earth. See the long caterpillar crawling towards the sea along the Obrońców Wybrzeża street? That’s the longest of eight wavy apartment blocks in Gdańsk, known as falowiec (from the Polish fala - wave). The falowiec kind of apartment blocks remind of the times of the Polish […]
This year’s summer has pampered us with many sunny days, perfect for sightseeing. But time flies, the summer holidays are over and fall is coming. Isn’t this the perfect time to plan your next year’s vacation and have something to look forward to during the upcoming fall and winter months? For all of you who […]
