Archive for 'Culture'
What drives you crazy while visiting another country? Posted by Kasia on Jul 5, 2013
Traveling and learning languages was always my passion! Before moving to USA, I used to travel a lot in Europe. There was always something exciting about meeting new people, getting to know other cultures, trying new food, exploring the history and architecture of different countries. Any time I was planning a trip, I had a…
UNESCO “Memory of the World Register” Posted by Kasia on Jun 27, 2013
The International Advisory Committee for UNESCO’s Memory of the World Programme (Pamięć Światowego Programu) has approved 54 new items for inclusion in the Memory of the World Register, including two from Poland. The register will now include peace treaties concluded between the Kingdom of Poland and the Ottoman Empire, from the mid-15th century to late…
How to wish Happy Birthday in Polish Posted by Kasia on Jun 19, 2013
June is always a busy month for me as many of my good friends. So what do you say (or write, if you prefer sending a card or an email)? The easiest and most common phrase is Wszystkiego najlepszego which literally means “All the best” and is pretty generic. You can modify the phrase depending…
Are Polish drivers crazy or accidents are caused by bad roads? Posted by Kasia on Jun 13, 2013
The headline stories on one of the Polish papers on June 13th made typical reading. Four people killed when their car ploughed into a shop; five dead after their car rolled off the tarmac and into a ditch along a rural road in the northwest. Nine dead and nine more to add to the grim…
Nazi death camp Sobibór – was there an escape tunnel? Posted by Kasia on Jun 9, 2013
A team of Polish and Israeli archaeologists believe they have discovered traces of an escape tunnel at the infamous Nazi death camp at Sobibór. Lying five feet below the surface, the tunnel stretched for 32 feet from one of the barracks and under the barbwire fences surrounding the camp. Its discovery provides the first physical…
How to give your friend words of comfort in Polish? Posted by Kasia on May 30, 2013
There are always good and bad times…That’s why we have friends (przyjaciele). There are friends that you have polite chats with, and there are your best friends. They’re the people who root for you, no matter what. You tell them your deepest, darkest secrets, and instead of heading for the door, they stick around and…
Kolacja time, a little lighter this time:) Posted by Kasia on May 9, 2013
Well, I already wrote about breakfast (śniadanie) and lunch (obiad). Now it is time for dinner, which is called “kolacja”. Typically kolacja is very light, similar to lunch in USA. Growing up in Poland, we used to have salads (sałatki) or sandwiches (kanapki) for dinner. Sometimes hot dogs (usually without rolls) or naleśniki z serem…