Archive for January, 2011
Malbork Castle (Zamek w Malborku) Posted by Kasia on Jan 31, 2011
The drifting, patient river Wisla quietly passes beneath the massive brick walls and towers that form Malbork’s western fortifications. From the opposite bank, the castle fills your entire view and without so much as a telephone pole in the picture, you’re transported to the fourteenth century. Or, if you’ve been reading too much C.S. Lewis…
Polskie piwo Posted by Kasia on Jan 28, 2011
Poland may not be one of the first countries to come to mind when thinking of beer, but it does have much in this sphere to warrant attention. It combines elements of the Czech, German and British traditions and even has a unique style of its own, the intriguing and obscure grodziskie beer (piwo grodziskie)…
The hottest and coldest areas in Poland Posted by Kasia on Jan 27, 2011
The average annual temperature in Poland ranges from 5-7*C in the hilly Pomeranian and Masurian lake districts and in the uplands to 8-10*C in the belt of the sub-Carpathian basins, the Silesian Lowland and the Wielkopolska Lowland. Only in the upper parts of the Carpathians and Sudetes is it about 0*C (Kasprowy Wierch, -0.8*C; Mt…
Kazimierz Dolny Posted by Kasia on Jan 26, 2011
Today I wanted to tell you a little about very beautiful city located about 40 minutes away from my parents’ house. My husband and I go there each time we are in Poland. It is a perfect place to relax, have a coffee at an outdoor restaurant, take a walk and enjoy beautiful views or…
Telecommunication Posted by Kasia on Jan 24, 2011
In the era of the mobile phone calls from phone booths seem as strange as sending a letter by post instead of an email or traveling by horse drawn carriage to work. So popular not so long ago this mode of communication will most likely disappear one day. But if you need to use a phone…
Custom regulations for entering and leaving Poland Posted by Kasia on Jan 21, 2011
It is always good to know what you can bring with you and what you can leave with while visiting Poland. Nobody wants unpleasant surprises. You don’t want anybody to take away your little cute gift that you bought for someone… That’s why I decided to share everything I know about it. Customs Duty When…
Health and exercise Posted by Kasia on Jan 20, 2011
We all know how important healthy lifestyle is. Unfortunately, according to the report “Bridging East – West health Gap”, Poles are among the least physically active societies in Europe. Only 3 to 10 % of Poles (depending on age group) show sufficient physical activity. We need more active lifestyle and sport! Not only does stationary…