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March in Polish sayings Posted by Kasia on Mar 12, 2018
Many people consider Spring and Autumn to be the most beautiful seasons in Poland! There is an early spring (przedwiosnie) of one or two months with alternating wintry and springlike conditions. It starts in March. And there are so many weather related sayings about this month:) W marcu jak w garncu – In March like in…
Cold never bothered Poles anyway – a visit to Snowlandia! Posted by Kasia on Mar 5, 2018
Are you looking for an adventurous winter vacation? Love snow and ice and good times? Are you ready to spend some time in a beautiful, historic mountain village in Europe? Look no further and start planning your adventure in Snowlandia, located in Zakopane, Poland. Here in New England, US, we are used to corn mazes…
Beautiful Bartek oak tree in Poland Posted by Kasia on Feb 26, 2018
“A tree is our most intimate contact with nature.” ― George Nakashima If you love trees (and who doesn’t?), you will be amazed by this beautiful tree! It grows in Zagnańsk near Kielce in the Świętorzyskie Mountains (Góry Świętokrzyskie). Its age, long estimated at up to 1200 years, has recently been determined more exactly, with a…
Winter fun in Poland! Posted by Kasia on Dec 12, 2017
There’s much more to winter holidays in Poland than just skiing, although Poland is a very fine skiing location. Skiing not your thing? Try bison tracking, go on a sleigh ride, or relax in a winter spa! A popular tourist town all year long, Zakopane is a prime spot for spectacular selfies. Located at the…
Camping fun in Poland! Posted by Kasia on Jul 31, 2017
What is the best time to camp outside, if it’s not summer time! Of course camping in the fall or spring can be enjoyable as well:) Camping can definitely be a lot of fun and not as expensive as staying at a hotel. It could definitely be a lot more fun, that is of course…
Amazing Polish beaches to relax on with your family! Posted by Kasia on Jul 25, 2017
Poland may not be the first seaside destination that comes to mind when booking your summer holiday, but the country’s northern coast is filled with wide sandy beaches and charming coastal towns. The Baltic Sea (Morze Bałtyckie) has many advantages over resorts by the Mediterranean Sea. It guarantees two things the kids love: a large…
Traditional Polish folk music by the bonfire! Posted by Kasia on Jul 14, 2017
Summer is here and my favorite thing to do is sitting by a bonfire with my family, singing songs and roasting marshmallows! I still remember those wonderful nights in Poland, with my family and friends…I remember singing traditional Polish songs that everyone knew by heart:) The Poles have always been a nation fond of singing…