Archive for 'Nature'
Jaka jest pogoda? Posted by Kasia on Aug 9, 2012
Poland enjoys the full gamut of weather conditions, from hot summers to snowy winters. The Polish weather is known for its changes, so it is best to prepare for all seasons when you pack for your trip! For those looking to explore on foot, May to September is the best time to visit and the…
Amazing crochet art! Posted by Kasia on Aug 7, 2012
True, there are many out there, especially women, who are very into knitting or crocheting but it seems to me that this time passion got a little bit bigger for Olek, real name Agata Oleksiak, a young woman born in Poland, currently living in NYC. It all started as a method of relaxation that soon…
July – Lipiec Posted by Kasia on Jul 20, 2012
July (lipiec), in an old language called “lipień” (grayling), owes its Polish name lindens (lipy), which this month bloom profusely, reveling the scent even the most fastidious noses. In addition to be the warmest month of the year, it is characterized by high rainfall (charakteryzuje się on dużą ilością opadów), and thus considerable humidity (wilgotność…
Łazienki Park & Palace Posted by Kasia on Jul 15, 2012
What a great place to visit, while you are in Warsaw! The Royal Łazienki Museum consists of a palace and garden complex, which stretches within the area of nearby 80 hectares. The origins of Łazienki date back to the of the 17th century. In 1764 Ujazdów became the property of Stanisław August Poniatowski – the last…
Facts about June – Czerwiec Posted by Kasia on Jun 29, 2012
June (Czerwiec) marks the beginning of Summer. Polish name Czerwiec came from an insect “czerw”. In this month, until St. John day, people collected larvae of this insect, which were made into canvases of color red. The old, old Polish name is ugornik. The scorching sun, often resulting in drought, and thus the fallow land…
Beauty of Świnoujście Posted by Kasia on Jun 16, 2012
Time for a little traveling! Located in the very corner of northwest Poland, in the Pomerania region of sea and sand, Świnoujście is unique. Unlike any other town in the country, it is actually stretched out over 44 islands, though only three are populated. This wildly romantic setting is home to a bustling fishing port (port…
Camping gear checklist Posted by Kasia on May 31, 2012
Not every one wants to go on an organised tour for their holiday. Here is a basic checklist (lista) of the things you will want to take to enjoy your own camping holiday (wakacje kempigowe). This camping checklist is by no means complete and you will want to add some extra things to suit yourselves…