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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…
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…
Apply for your visa early! Posted by Kasia on Mar 9, 2012
Football fans who plan on travelling to Poland for EURO 2012 and require entry visas are entitled to file their visa applications from March 8th 2012! Although there are still three months to go until EURO 2012 kicks off, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs encourages all football fans who need visas to come to Poland…
“Crazy Guides” Communism Tours in Kraków Posted by Kasia on Mar 2, 2012
These tours are not your average guided tour (wycieczka z przewodnikiem). With a little help from a ‘Crazy Guide’ driving around in a brightly painted Eastern bloc Trabant, visitors to Kraków are taken back in time to discover the city’s Communist history. “We try to make our customers understand and feel what the real Poland…
The Palace of Culture and Science Posted by Kasia on Feb 26, 2012
The Palace of Culture and Science (Pałac Kultury i Nauki) is one of Warsaw’s most recognizable buildings, but did you know that it was also one of the city’s largest conference venues? The Palace of Culture and Science is possibly one of the Polish capital’s most iconic buildings. Originally a gift from the Soviet Union to…