Poland is proud to be the homeland of many great people who have been an inspiration to the rest of the world or who have pushed our understanding of the world to a higher level. Just to mention some: Nicolaus Copernicus, Marie Curie-Skłodowska, Pope John Paul II, Joseph Conrad, Irena Sendler, Wisława Szymborska, Lech Wałęsa, […]
A long, long time ago in a country far, far away a baby boy was born. He was the youngest of the four children born to a merchant and his wife. At that time no one even expected the impact on our understanding of the universe and on the history of mankind that the boy […]
Beautiful, old buildings with rusting iron bars sticking out; wounded walls still bearing bullets from the Second World War. Virgin Mary statuettes in every courtyard, old factories and warehouses, shops and markets, and last but not least, cobbled back alleys pitted with bars, clubs, restaurants and galleries that attract musicians and artists. Praga. The fascinating, […]
If you are interested in sports, then around this season you may have seen ski jumping competitions: slim young men with huge skis sliding down a sheer slope and then flying through the air, while the audience cheers – or not. You may have also noticed the audience usually comprises a strong Polish group. This […]
Trams ringing, cars swooshing, trains stopping at an impressive, modern subway station, people hurrying to work, youth chatting. That’s the everyday life in the center of Warsaw’s enchanting district of Żoliborz. The Thomas Woodrow Wilson Square. Famous for its eating places and the atmospheric old Wisła cinema, Wilson Square is familiar to all inhabitants of […]
Valentine’s Day has come once again! Every year, countless couples across the world celebrate the day with their loved ones. Some people disapprove of the overwhelming cuteness and pinkness that fills the shops in February, some are happy to have a special occasion to spend a romantic evening with someone. What’s it like in Poland? […]
Mr. Dennis Newman took part in our Polish Delight Tour in 2017 together with his wife, Kathy. He's written down all his tips, hints and practical information for travelers to Poland (which can be applied to any kind of overseas travel) and agreed to share them with you on our blog. We hope that you […]
One of the most common New Year’s resolution is losing weight and quitting or reducing sweets intake. Was that on your list as well? Hard as it must have been so far, soon your determination will be put to a serious test: Fat Thursday is coming! In Polish tradition, the last Thursday before Lent is […]
Gravestones in the old 400-year-old Jewish cemetery in Ozarow. Poland 27th of January has been announced the Holocaust Memorial Day by the United Nations Organization. The date was not chosen by accident. It was on the 27th of January 1944 that the Soviet Army liberated the biggest nazi death camp in Europe, Auschwitz-Birkenau. To commemorate […]
Mr. Dennis Newman took part in our Polish Delight Tour in 2017 together with his wife, Kathy. He's written down all his tips, hints and practical information for travelers to Poland (which can be applied to any kind of overseas travel) and agreed to share them with you on our blog. We hope that you […]
If it has ever come across your mind that summer is the only time for traveling with your family, you couldn’t be more wrong. In January and February the tourism industry in Poland flourishes, as it is the time when children get two weeks off school. Traveling to different Polish holiday destinations is so popular […]
Mr. Dennis Newman took part in our Polish Delight Tour in 2017 together with his wife, Kathy. He's written down all his tips, hints and practical information for travelers to Poland (which can be applied to any kind of overseas travel) and agreed to share them with you on our blog. We hope that you […]
