Archive by Author
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…
“Wake Up Poland” Posted by Kasia on Oct 6, 2012
Thousands of people marched through the streets of Warsaw this week to protest against the government in one of the biggest demonstrations since the fall of communism. Organized by main opposition party Law and Justice (PiS), the Solidarity trade union and a host of other groups, protestors flocked to the event – dubbed ‘Wake Up Poland’…
Political Polish jokes Posted by Kasia on Oct 4, 2012
Every country has its own sense of humor (poczucie humoru). Everyone knows how unique English humor is, for example. During forty years of Communism, Poles developed their own jokes, which were mainly related to the political situation. Thanks to these jokes Poles were able to release their tension, stress and a feeling of frustration with…
Traffic regulations and rules in Poland Posted by Kasia on Oct 3, 2012
Here are some most important rules and information about traffic regulations in Poland. I know that some of you will say that it really doesn’t happen in Poland. Unfortunately people brake these rules, especially the speed limit. So please do not take it personally. Again, these are just rules and Poles, just like other nations…