In Poland, the night between 29 and 30 of November was believed to be especially suitable for fortune-telling. It used to be celebrated by young, unmarried girls, who hoped that on St. Andrew’s Eve their future husband would be revealed. Nowadays, both men and women join the celebrations, as it is the last occasion for […]
People all around the world are about to celebrate Halloween. Although some of the younger generation in Poland (especially parents of small children) have adopted this custom and you can meet children trick-or-treating on the streets of the biggest Polish cities, Halloween is generally frowned upon by many Poles and especially by the Polish Church. […]
Meandering through almost the entire territory of Poland, from its source near the Czech and Slovak borders to the Baltic Sea, this majestic river has witnessed the shaping of the Polish history. What once used to be an important transportation route is nowadays one of Europe’s last big, wild rivers. Welcome to the kingdom of […]
Kraków is probably the most famous Polish destination among tourists. With its beautiful sights, unique, cheerful atmosphere and history just waiting to be discovered in every corner of the city, it surely deserves its fame. But why is the future of the world in the hands of the Cracovian historic buildings conservator? And what does […]
Lately, there has been a lot of misinformation in the media concerning the new requirements for American travelers visiting the Schengen area starting Jan 1, 2021. No wonder you may feel a bit confused. Let us get some things straight. Let’s get to the point. Will you need a visa to travel to Poland or […]
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When you travel, don’t you ever wish you could look inside the houses and blocks of flats you pass along your way to see the interior of the natives’ homes and get a glimpse of what their everyday life looks like? Well, let us introduce you to how Polish people typically live. This blog post […]
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Modern Polish literature for children is gaining popularity all over the world and is eagerly translated to other languages. It doesn’t come as a surprise. Great style, perfect choice of topics and incredible illustrations is the ultimate recipe for success. If you’re looking for a present for a child, we hope we can convince you […]
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Let the Orchestra play!The first or second Sunday in January is when the Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (Wielka Orkiestra Świątecznej Pomocy, WOŚP) takes place. What is it all about? WOŚP is one of the biggest non-governmental charity organizations in Poland, founded in 1993 to provide medical equipment to public hospitals […]
Faworki, chruściki, chrust, angel wings - no matter what you call them, this ribbon-shaped pastry is absolutely irresistible! Light, sweet and crunchy, although the dough itself almost isn’t sweet at all. They’re our carnival favorite and they rule the Polish tables starting from New Year’s Eve, up until Lent. They’re so popular that if you […]
