Archive for October, 2012
Polish provinces Posted by Kasia on Oct 14, 2012
Today’s Poland consists of 16 provinces (voivodships – województwa), according to the last changes implemented in 1999. The present division largely reflects the historical regions of the country. An earlier Poland was divided into 49 voivodships based on the bigger cities. Lower administrative levels are the “powiat” (county) and the “gmina” (community). Województwo dolnośląskie Województwo…
Have you heard about Natalia gold? Posted by Kasia on Oct 13, 2012
Established in 1979 by Józef Czerniejewski, Natalia Gold has won more than 120 awards, certificates and distinctions, and continues to attract accolades, proving that it is one of the leaders in the Polish market for gold jewellery. Every artist should have a muse, and even more so an artist whose masterpieces are worn by some…
Visas for Americans in Poland? Posted by Kasia on Oct 12, 2012
As in the other countries of Eastern Europe, Poland’s work visa and residency permit rules are designed to protect the Polish work force from foreign competition, particularly during these times of high unemployment. Because the Polish government has experienced many difficulties since 1989 – prime ministers have come and gone, scandals are common, and reviving…
Something for Volkswagen lovers! Posted by Kasia on Oct 11, 2012
When it comes to classic cars, the Volkswagen Beetle is one of the best-loved. Galeria Pępowo is a museum dedicated to this iconic set of wheels, and true fans can even spend the night there… Suchecki Family, founders of the museum, found a property in Pępowo Poland, which was small and not particularly attractive, so…
Polish Sorrel Soup (zupa szczawiowa) Posted by Kasia on Oct 10, 2012
Sorrel Soup (zupa szczawiowa) is pretty popular in Poland. I have never seen anyone making it here in US…I tried this recipe and it is really good: Ingredients for the soup: 15- 20 sorrel leaves (middle size, if you use also small leaves, use more, the old leaves may not be good if they are…
“Schindler’s List” from my perspective Posted by Kasia on Oct 9, 2012
Schindler’s List was originally released in 1993. The movie directed by Steven Spielberg received seven Oscars, it had excellent reviews so it is hard to write anything new about the movie but I will try – from the position of my Polish origin. The main hero of the movie is Oscar Schindler – a Nazi…
Border crossing in Poland Posted by Kasia on Oct 8, 2012
Here are lists of border crossings with each of Poland’s neighbors: With the Russian Federation: Bezledy, Gołdap, Gronowo With Lithuania: Budzisko, Ogrodniki With Belarus: Białowieża, Bobrowniki, Jałówka, Kukuryki, Kużnica Białostocka, Połowce, Sławatycze, Terespol With Ukraine: Dołhobyczów, Dorohusk, Hrebenne, Krościenko, Medyka, Malhowice, Młyny, Zosin With Slovakia: Barwinek, Chochołów, Chyżne, Jurgów, Kacwin, Korbielów, Łysa Polana, Milik, Niedzica…