Archive for August, 2014
Why are there chapels on the side of the Polish roads? Posted by Kasia on Aug 7, 2014
If you are ever going to travel in Poland, it won’t be long before you notice either a religious figure, cross, statue, or a building that resembles a little house or miniature chapel along the roadside. These small religious chapels or shrines are commonly called roadside or wayside shrines (przydrożne kapliczki). These shrines were often built…
Unknown places in Poland worth visiting Posted by Kasia on Aug 3, 2014
There are some tourist attractions that can’t be missed: The Vatican in Rome, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Westminster Abbey in London, Kraków in Poland. These are the kinds of places friends and family expect travelers to go. But there are plenty of places to see that are under the radar; often known only by locals…
Let’s make a toast! What Poles like to drink? Posted by Kasia on Aug 2, 2014
Poles enjoy alcoholic drinks at least as much as other Europeans. You can buy beer, vodka and wine. Although Poland is known as the birthplace of vodka, local beer seems to have much more appeal to many Poles. Another traditional alcoholic beverage (napój akoholowy) is mead. Polish liqueurs and nalewka (alcoholic tincture) are a must…