The Royal Castle in Warsaw is the symbol of the sovereignty of the Polish state. It used to be the seat of the Polish kings, it is where the meetings of the Polish Sejm were held, and it witnessed many historic events. Both laudable, like the homage paid by the tsar of Russia to the […]
On the first Thursday of December people gather around the Adam Mickiewicz monument for the annual szopki krakowskie contest. Szopki are beautiful and unusual Nativity scenes with a Polish twist to them. They're made of wood, plywood, cardboard and decorated with colorful tinfoil. Making szopki is a tradition that dates back to the 19th century […]
STEP ONE: COLLECT INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS 1. Basic information To begin with, identify at least one family member that was born in Poland. Write down everything you know about this person: their name their place of birth (at least the region/area) their date of birth (at least estimated) their faith 2. Documents Collect and make […]
We, humans, have this urge to know where we are from and where we are going. To understand who we are and to know our roots. Sooner or later, many of us may want to learn more about our ancestors, and discovering their stories often becomes a fascinating experience. What if the traces of your […]
How long has it been since you finished school? Today we can all feel as if we were students again and take a peek into the Polish classroom. All the more so as the Polish education system is undergoing structural changes, with a reform being implemented between the school years 2017/2018 and 2022/2023. Let us […]
If you think that Poland is homogeneous in terms of culture and religion, you’ll be surprised. People of different faiths, Catholics, Orthodox, Jews, and Muslims, have lived here for centuries. A distinctive place where these religions mix is Podlasie, a region located in the north-east of Poland, near the border with Belarus. It is […]
What’s your first association with the name Nicolaus Copernicus? A great astronomer? "On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres"? Or perhaps the city of Toruń? All these associations are accurate, but as a real Rennaissance man, he was also a mathematician, a physician, an economist, a cartographer, a polyglot, and a canon. Let’s set foot […]
Nowadays, having a collection of soap bars in our homes and using them frequently is a standard. We wash our bodies every day, and we know how to wash our hands properly, which is the easiest, best and most effective way to prevent the spreading of germs and diseases. But this hasn’t always been the case.
Planning your holiday budget for your trip to Poland can be overwhelming. How much money do you need daily for your everyday expenses during your tour? Well, that’s a tricky question with no easy answer. Everything depends on your needs, expectations and traveling style. But the good news is that you’ll probably find most things […]
Naturally, traveling is about local experiences, trying local cuisine, meeting local people, discovering local history… but let’s not forget that it’s also about sights and sites. Have you ever wondered if Poland has any UNESCO World Heritage Sites? You bet it does! We have as many as 16 UNESCO-listed sites in Poland. Let’s take a […]
MEET TRAVEL EXPERTS FROM POLAND If you’ve been planning your holiday in Poland, but still have so many questions to ask… If you would love to learn more about Poland from people who live here and know it inside out… If you would like to find out more about the possibilities of exploring your Polish […]
Christmas is a very special time in Poland. Together with our families, most of us sing Christmas carols at the Christmas table. How about you surprise everyone and join us this year? Here's your chance! Learn some basic Polish Christmas vocabulary and learn to sing your first Christmas carol in Polish: 'Silent Night' ('Cicha Noc'). […]
