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Spectacular beaches in Poland Posted by Kasia on Aug 30, 2021
Summer is almost over, but there is still time for beach vacation! Plus, today is National Beach Day! Do you have favorite summer beach destination? There are so many beautiful beaches in Poland, some more popular than others, but all of them just spectacular. The Polish coastline boasts white, long, sandy beaches. They have great…
Poland’s love of open-faced sandwiches Posted by Kasia on Aug 26, 2021
What comes to your mind when you think of a sandwich? I’m assuming it is a typical sandwich you see here in USA…two pieces of bread with whatever it comes in between…right? Well, you might be surprised by what you will see on a Polish table then, when there is a sandwich time! Have you…
Adopting homeless animals in Poland Posted by Kasia on Aug 20, 2021
Tomorrow is International Homeless Animals Day (Międzynarodowy Dzień Bezdomnych Zwierząt). It falls on every third Saturday in August, which will be August 21 this year, and is honored with events and increasing participation every year all over the world. This day intents to spread awareness about pet overpopulation and has done meaningful work since first celebrated…
77th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising Posted by Kasia on Aug 2, 2021
5pm was a very important time in Warsaw, Poland. Today is 77th Anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising (Powstanie Warszawskie). 5pm was W Hour (Godzina W), when Warsaw remembered the heroes who fought against nazis during the Warsaw Uprising. Today, at 5pm Warsaw stopped for one minute to remember the heroes (bohaterowie) who fought against Nazi horror…
Berries in Poland Posted by Kasia on Jul 28, 2021
If you have ever picked your own summer berries, you know it’s such a fun experience, and the memories last a lifetime! Everything comes together: the weather, the location, the flavors! Do you know what berries are popular in Poland? The range of berries available in Poland is pretty big! My mouth waters just thinking…
Hot dog for breakfast? Only in Poland. Posted by Kasia on Jul 23, 2021
Polish breakfast (śniadanie) is definitely nothing like a breakfast in USA. And a hot dog without a bun is pretty much a breakfast staple in Poland. There are so many different types of hot dogs served in Poland, but the typical breakfast ones are “parówki wieprzowe“, which are pork hot dogs, with a very delicate…
Have you visited Poland during Pierogi Festival? Posted by Kasia on Jul 19, 2021
If you have, then you are lucky! If you haven’t – there is no time to waist! Start planning your trip, because the next Pierogi Festival is going to take place August 8th -14th in Kraków. Pierogi are one of my favorite dishes from Polish cuisine. Comfort food, absolutely delicious! Did you know about this…