Archive for 'Culture'
Irena Jarocka has passed away Posted by Kasia on Jan 26, 2012
After more than 40 years on the international stage, Polish singer Irena Jarocka has passed away in Warsaw. One of the best known hits of Irena Jarocka was “Odpływają kawiarenki” (Sail Away Cafes). Irena Jarocka debuted in 1968 at the festival in Sopot. Her first hit was the song “Gondolierzy znad Wisły” (Gondoliers on the…
Nie, dziękuję Posted by Kasia on Jan 24, 2012
Many times you were probably in a situation when you had to refuse something, say “no” in a polite way. Today I will try to give you some examples of refusal in a different situations you may find yourself in Poland. Shopping at the store, when you are approached by the sales representative asking if…
Visiting Krosno and its’ neighborhood Posted by Kasia on Jan 21, 2012
Today I wanted to give you some ideas what is worth seeing if you are in Krosno area. A charming town in southern Poland, Krosno is primarily known as a big glass-manufacturing center. It also boasts numerous historic attractions, including splendid medieval churches and ancient tenement houses. A number of cultural events give Krosno its special…
Oscypek Posted by Kasia on Jan 20, 2012
Have you ever tried oscypek – the most famous Polish cheese? It is a smoked cheese made from the salted sheep milk (don’t buy imitations made from cow’s milk) and formed in traditional wooden forms. Oscypek is an absolute “must taste” when you visiting Polish mountains. Very tasty when served with red wine or smoked…
Wolf’s Lair in Kętrzyn Posted by Kasia on Jan 19, 2012
I’m sure that most of you who are really interested in WWII history know about this place. Poland is currently looking for an investor to turn the “Wolf’s Lair” of Nazi leader Adolf Hitler into a tourist attraction. The ruins of Hitler’s fortress complex deep in the woodlands of northeastern Poland is famed as the site of…
Corin perfect bra Posted by Kasia on Jan 17, 2012
A new perfect bra that allows a woman’s breasts to move naturally at the same time as supporting them has been designed by Polish scientists. The team were commissioned to design a bra that did not squeeze or compress the breast and yet allowed it to retain a natural shape to avoid many of the…
First No Pants Subway Ride in Warsaw Posted by Kasia on Jan 16, 2012
Yesterday I wrote about people collecting for WOŚP’s charity event without any trousers in Warsaw’s subway. Well, they were not the only ones without the pants. For the first time ever Warsaw participated in Annual No Pants Subway Ride on January 8th 2012. Participants rode between Wilanowska and Ratusz-Arsenal subway stations. This global event was started…