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Let’s have some wino! Posted by on Feb 18, 2016

If there’s ever a day to enjoy a glass of wine after work, today is the day! February 18th is National Drink Wine Day. Growing grape vines was popularised in Poland in the 12th century, when a temporary warming of the climate occurred. Wineries were a common sight up to the 17th-18th centuries. They were found all over…

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Turkey Day in Poland??? Posted by on Nov 25, 2015

Thanksgiving isn’t a holiday in Poland and is not really celebrated,  but many of the same foods typically associated with this holiday are enjoyed year-round. Even though the Poles do not celebrate Thanksgiving in Poland, there are many Polonians who have immigrated from Poland to the United States and continue to celebrate this incredible holiday with all…

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Is today your lucky day? How to gamble in Poland? Posted by on Oct 15, 2015

Games of chance are very popular in Poland, and the prize money is not bad! Gamblers can bet at a bookmakers or try their luck in a casino. The Lotto is the most popular game of chance in Poland. If your 6 numbers out of 9 come up in the Duży Lotek the minimal guaranteed…

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Teacher’s Day around the world Posted by on Oct 7, 2015

Teacher’s Day in Poland is coming up! Teachers form a very important part of almost all the societies. Their contribution towards the education and development of children, a country’s coming generation, is simply invaluable. Teachers (nauczyciele) have always been the vital contributor of learning in the society. They serve as the foundation of the cultural…

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Safety and security while visiting Poland Posted by on Sep 14, 2015

When you travel to another country, you always think about safety (bezpieczeńtwo). Different things happen in different countries. Here are few tips for you about traveling/staying in Poland. The terrorism threat (zagrożenie terroryzmem) in Poland is low, however, like other countries in the Schengen zone, Poland’s open borders with its neighbors (otwarte granice z państwami…

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Helpful informations about traveling to Poland Posted by on Sep 6, 2015

What do you need to know before you travel to Poland? You probably have done some research, possibly have family and friends there…But take a look at few things I thought may be important. Poland is a party to the Schengen Agreement. U.S. citizens may enter Poland for up to 90 days for tourist or…

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Is it all about the money? Money in Poland. Posted by on Jun 2, 2015

Knowing what to do with your money is very important, especially while traveling! So, do you know everything about Polish money? Poland’s legal tender (prawny środek płatniczy) is called Złoty (PLN). 1 złoty = 100 groszy. Coins in circulation (monety w obiegu): PLN 1, 2 and 5 and 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50…

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