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Warsaw Airport Posted by Kasia on Nov 24, 2010
Today I wanted to share some basic information about Warsaw airport (lotnisko) for all of you flying to Poland. The Frederic Chopin International Airport in Warsaw is by far the biggest in Poland, covering 834 hectares of land (comparing it to US airports may not seem like a big area) and handling about 50% of the…
Advent and St. Nicholas Day in Poland Posted by Kasia on Nov 12, 2010
Christmas traditions in Poland are full of magic and meaning. The customs, which have been passed down through the centuries, are deeply rooted in religion, family and nature. People prepare for this big holiday during the four weeks of Advent. In Poland this is a time of fasting and prayer, of spiritual preparation for Christmas…
Transportation in Poland Posted by Kasia on Oct 29, 2010
When you come to Poland you will find that in some ways traveling is very efficient. And in other ways it is frustrating. The larger cities do not have the big metro systems that you will find in places like Prague and Budapest. But don’t let this stop you from settling in a town or…
Poland – location and topography Posted by Kasia on Oct 27, 2010
When I talk to my friends here in the US, they ask me about polish geography. So I wanted to talk about it today. Let’s get all the simple facts together, like where exactly the country is located, who are Poland’s neighbors and what kind of terrain dominates the landscape. Generally speaking, Poland is a…
Warsaw ZOO Posted by Kasia on Oct 21, 2010
While you are in Poland, especially in Warsaw area, a great idea for you and your family is to visit the Warsaw Zoological Gardens. The Zoo in Warsaw was founded in 1928. At that time, it covered an area of 12 hectares (30 acres) and was home to approximately 500 animals mainly representing the Polish…
Proverbially Polish: Przysłowie Posted by Katarzyna on Sep 9, 2010
When learning any language, it’s often common sayings that stick in your mind. I remember one of the first English sayings I learned in kindergarten was, “Don’t put the cart before the horse.” In Polish, this would translate to, “Nie kładź wóz przed koniem.” Yes, I was an impatient child. But this impatience prompted my…
Warsaw Uprising Museum Posted by Kasia on Aug 24, 2010
When my husband and I visited Poland in September 2004 – this museum had just opened. Every time we are in Poland we make it a point to visit Warsaw. And every time we try to do and see something new. During this visit we really wanted to see the new museum. We new it…