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Not so typical spas in Poland Posted by Kasia on Mar 17, 2012
What comes to mind when you think of the word spa? White fluffy bathrobes, reviving facials and relaxing massages in tranquil surroundings? In Poland however, “spa” means so much more, with many spa resorts offering a wider selection of treatments than anywhere else in Europe – ranging from luxury pampering to more medical-oriented care for…
Top 10 castles in Poland Posted by Kasia on Mar 16, 2012
Poland is famous for its castles. There are around 500 castles there offering a number of attractions to everyone. The most remarkable castles were built by Teutonic Knights including Malbork Castle – the world’s largest brick castle and one of the most impressive of its kind in Europe. It is hard to choose which ones…
Operacje kosmetyczne Posted by Kasia on Mar 15, 2012
As the concept of travelling overseas for dental and medical treatment becomes more acceptable, Poland has emerged as a popular destination for cosmetic surgery (operacje kosmetyczne), with clinics (kliniki) across the country welcoming an increasing number of patients (pacjenci) from the United Kingdom and Ireland, other European countries and even USA. Once the preserve of…
How to call your grandmother in Polish? Posted by Kasia on Mar 13, 2012
Polish grandmother: babcia, babunia, baba, babka….Which one of these word is correct one to use? Well, each one of them. It just depends on your relation to “her” and the situation. “Babcia” is the most popular and this form is used the most in Poland. I noticed that a lot people in USA say: “babciu”…
Birdwatching in Poland Posted by Kasia on Mar 12, 2012
Are you a fan of birds and like birdwatching (obserwacja ptaków)? Have you ever wondered if birding in Poland is really a gem for birders? Białowieża Forest and Biebrza Marshes are the most famous birding hotspots in Poland. That’s true, but these are not the only ones! There are plenty of other places, excellent habitats…
Sushi anyone? Posted by Kasia on Mar 10, 2012
Sushi is popular in Poland’s urban centers. Seriously popular. An informal study of Warsaw magazines reveals that about 12% of all the city’s restaurants sell it – and even then you probably want to book a table on a Friday night to make sure you get some. It seems that to Varsovians (Warszawiacy), sushi says…
Happy Women’s Day! Posted by Kasia on Mar 8, 2012
Today is International Women’s Day (Międzynarodowy Dzień Kobiet) , the day to celebrate the economic, political and social achievements of women and spread awareness of remaining and future challenges. In Poland Międzynarodowy Dzień Kobiet was celebrated as long as I remember. I always thought that women have their day everywhere around the world – at least once…