Archive for July, 2019
Commemoration of 75th anniversary of Warsaw Uprising Posted by Kasia on Jul 31, 2019
The Warsaw insurrection started on August 1, 1944, at 5 p.m. That moment is now named in the Polish history as “Godzina W” (the W hour) with W standing for Warsaw. In the summer of 1944, the underground Polish Home Army (Armia Krajowa) launched the operation. Poland had suffered five years of a brutal German…
Should you be afraid of sharks in the Baltic Sea in Poland? Posted by Kasia on Jul 28, 2019
My kids have been obsessed with shark shows lately! Every day that’s all they want to watch! And since it’s a shark week, there are plenty of shows to choose from:) From ancient times sailors (żeglarze) have created legends (legendy) about a large marine predator. The fin sticking up above the surface of the water…
Is it legal to spread human ashes in Poland? Posted by Kasia on Jul 23, 2019
I recently said goodbye to a friend, together with his family, at the top of the mountain. He had certain wishes about his burial, before he passed away. It was a very sad, but beautiful moment. If your loved one was cremated, you may be planning to scatter his or her ashes, or at least…
Can you fly with your pets to Poland? Posted by Kasia on Jul 9, 2019
Poland is a quite welcoming country, both to people and animals (check this out )! So if you are planning longer vacation or moving to Poland, you don’t have to be separated from your pet. You really should not have much trouble in taking your furry friend with you, just make sure you comply with…