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Everyone knows word “mama”, no matter what language you speak! Posted by Kasia on Sep 14, 2014
There is a word, and only one, spoken the same way in nearly every language known to humankind. That word, of course, is “mama.” “Mama” is one of the many words children use to refer to their mother. You see the same or similar word being used across various languages. When native English speaking children…
Which shopping mall in Warsaw to choose? Posted by Kasia on Sep 13, 2014
I’m personally a fan of small, unique shops. I love small boutiques, with one of a kind clothing, toys, souvenirs…Some people like the big malls though. In Warsaw you can choose from over 20 shopping malls, most of which are also places of entertainment. They feature clothing stores offering both Polish and foreign brands, and…
Hiking in Poland Posted by Kasia on Sep 10, 2014
Poland hiking is fast becoming a major part of Poland tourism. The main reason this is occurring is due to the wonderful Poland trails that can be found from trails in the Tatry Mountains to enjoying a Poland trek in a nature preserve. Poland trekking can be as strenuous or as relaxing as you desire. There is…
Visiting Złoty Stok to see underground waterfall Posted by Kasia on Sep 9, 2014
Złoty Stok is situated at the foot of the Złote (Golden) Mountains, 19 km east of Kłodzko, at the road from Upper Silesia via Kłodzko to the border crossing Kudowa-Słone. The community area encompasses 76 sq km. It is inhabited by a total of 5,200 people, including 3,200 people in the sole town of Złoty…
How money goes missing in the packages mailed to Poland… Posted by Kasia on Sep 5, 2014
For years, Polish Americans have been sending greeting cards (kartki z życzeniami) to relatives and friends in Poland at Christmas time. A great many of them have included “a bit of green” – $10, $20 and even $50 or $100. Before Poland dumped communism in 1989, that was an impressive financial injection. Back then, $25…
Have you heard about milk bars in Poland? Posted by Kasia on Sep 3, 2014
Milk bars or bary mleczne in Polish were government-subsidized cafeterias (dotowane przez rząd stołówki) from Eastern Europe’s Communist days. These no-frills eateries were created in an effort to provide affordable, hearty meals for laborers whose companies had no canteen. Vegetarian, milk- and other dairy-based dishes were served because there was a surplus of these products…
Back to school time! Posted by Kasia on Aug 31, 2014
Can’t believe summer is over already! Especially when you live in New Hampshire…and winters may last 7 months! Anyway…it was a great summer. Weather was amazing and I was able to spend some quality time with my family at the beach, paddle boarding on the lake, biking and camping! I found this really cute Polish…