In northern Poland, there are three words that will haunt you every step you take: the Teutonic Order. The Order played a huge role in the history of Poland. If there is one date that every Polish person remembers from the history lessons, it's probably 1410: the Battle of Grunwald, when the Polish-Lithuanian army defeated […]
If there's one word every traveler in Poland should know, I'd say it's LODY (pronounced as /loh-dee/). After all, how can one survive a holiday without knowing where to look for ice cream? I must admit I really have a soft spot for ice cream - and since June has come and I'm already in […]
Do you need a reason to go to Poland? There are sooo many reasons to do that! We've chosen a few to give you a general idea, but this list could go on and on, and on. Psst! Here's a little secret: if visiting Poland is already on your to-do list, you shouldn't procrastinate. The […]
In a strongly Catholic country like Poland, Christmas and Easter celebrations play a very important role. One might argue that for the most religious Poles Easter is actually the most important holiday. But our Easter traditions are cherished by people irrespective of their religious view. No wonder. After all, it is such a colorful and […]
We know, we know, the mere fact of going on a tour to Poland makes you one of the luckiest people on Earth. But if you keep your eyes open, you can find even more luck along the way. Here’s our short guide to the places in Poland that are believed to bring good fortune. […]
In light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, some people are wondering whether it is safe to travel to Poland and asking about the effect that the war has on our country. With a lot of misinformation abundantly shared on social media, getting a true image of the situation may be difficult, so here’s a […]
The first day of spring has come, it’s time to celebrate! Many storks have already come back to Poland and are building their nests, but judging from the naked trees, it is not quite obvious that winter has actually gone. Does it need a bit of help with that? No problem! We have our own […]
We get a lot of questions about the COVID-related entry requirements to Poland, because the information overload on the Internet makes it difficult to find accurate and up-to-date information. We hope you’ll find this short summary helpful. Please note that entry requirements and COVID-19 restrictions may change over time, so if your trip to Poland […]
Visiting Poland and not having a taste of Polish vodka is like visiting Paris and not seeing the Eiffel Tower. It simply doesn’t count 😉 This transparent liquid with high alcohol percentage has been a traditional element of parties and celebrations for centuries; the formula and the production process have been mastered to such a […]
Toruń is known as the city of gingerbread and Nicolaus Copernicus, but it is also an important communication center and one of the Hanseatic cities. Its architecture reflects western influences. For many years it was inhabited by members of the Teutonic Order, and traces of the former wealth of the city can be found in […]
Lublin is a bit off-the-beaten-path on the touristic map of Poland. Most foreign travelers focus on visiting Warsaw, Kraków and Gdańsk, as they often have limited time for sightseeing. But if you can spend a bit more time in Poland, or are more into finding all the pearls and gems many people miss, then you […]
The extreme south-eastern part of Poland, the Bieszczady Mountains, is considered to be one of the wildest regions of Poland, offering stunning views and bears, wolves and European bisons wandering around. Nowadays Bieszczady are becoming a more and more popular tourist destination, especially among hiking enthusiasts. But has it always been such a wild place? […]
