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Touring Poland on two wheels Posted by Kasia on Apr 17, 2012
Poland really is a country of diverse landscapes, with mile after mile of sandy beaches in the North, rugged mountains in the South, and large patches of unspoilt forest and lakeland. What better way to explore this diverse and fascinating country than on a bike? After all, as most bikers would agree, you get much…
Running Posted by Kasia on Apr 15, 2012
Do you enjoy a gentle jog around the local park every now and again? Or are you a seasoned marathon runner, constantly striving for a personal best? There are few sports that are as simple or as straightforward as running (bieganie, wyścig) – you can do it wherever you are, whenever you want, and there are…
Visiting the Baltic City – Gdańsk Posted by Kasia on Apr 13, 2012
For anyone who has never been to Poland, or who does not know too much about the country, Gdańsk is one city that may ring a few bells. Even if the name itself does not, events which took place there certainly do. It is Gdańsk, after all, that can claim to be the home of…
Second Anniversary of Smoleńsk plane crash Posted by Kasia on Apr 11, 2012
It’s hard to believe, but Poland is marking 2nd anniversary (druga rocznica) of the 2010 plane crash (katastrofa samolotu) that killed its president Lech Kaczyński and 95 others. Ceremonies took place at Powązki military cemetery in Warsaw, and at the crash site near a military airfield in Smoleńsk, western Russia. However the late president’s twin, Jarosław…
New exhibitions in the National Museum in Cracow Posted by Kasia on Mar 27, 2012
I love arts, so I’m always excited about new exhibitions at the museums. My favorite one is National Museum in Kraków. From March 23, the work of three renowned Kraków artists, Leszek Dutka, Walenty Gabrysiak and Bogusław Szwacz, went on display. Then, in June, comes an exhibition of the work of Emil Krcha, one of…
Zakopane charm Posted by Kasia on Mar 25, 2012
When people in Europe are asked about Poland, traditional images of Communist-style factories and pollution often spring to mind. But Poland is a country which surprises many with its amazing natural beauty – and as the winter months approach, the country’s gorgeous mountain landscapes become a major attraction for skiiers and hikers, both foreigners and…
Relaxing day in Zakopane Posted by Kasia on Mar 20, 2012
Are you thinking of a relaxing afternoon? A cold beer in one hand and a beautiful mountain panorama before you. I have an idea – the most beautiful panorama in the Polish and Slovak Tatra Mountains, an unforgettable view of Giewont and the Zakopane valley, traditional inns, restaurants, ‘highland electric tea’ and mulled wine… Giewont…