Internet access for tourists in Poland Posted by Kasia on Jan 14, 2011
Traveling across Poland you will find many possibilities of connections to the internet. If you take your laptop or palmtop with you there will be occasions for free internet connection in hot spots located in many hotels, restaurants, airports, stations and often in popular places of tourist interest. Almost all three star hotels offer free…
Gołąbki Posted by Kasia on Jan 11, 2011
Ok, so I’m in the cooking mode this week. Last time I told you about pierogi, now I’m making gołąbki! Polish Gołąbki are an undisputed classic of Polish cuisine. Quite simple in preparation, it gives you a lot of enjoyment. It is a tasty, light and versatile meal, good for any time of the day…
Pierogi Posted by Kasia on Jan 10, 2011
I just made some tasty pierogi and they were my inspiration for today’s blog. Nowadays Polish pierogi are quite common in United States. Pierogi were imported to North America by Polish immigrants more than one hundred years ago. This Polish food is most known in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Michigan, New York, Connecticut, Ohio, New Jersey…
Epiphany – Święto Trzech Króli Posted by Kasia on Jan 7, 2011
Recently one of my friends asked me what does the K + M + B means on people’s door? She said she has noticed these 3 letters written in white chalk on Polish houses front door, usually in January. That’s why I decide to write about Epiphany – a religious holiday celebrated on January 6th…
Prices – Ceny Posted by Kasia on Jan 4, 2011
It is always good to have an idea about how much everything costs in the country you are going to visit. I gathered some useful information for you. It may not be exactly the same in all places in Poland, but at least you will have an idea about prices and what to expect. For tourists…
Sexual minorities and tolerance in Poland Posted by Kasia on Dec 31, 2010
Though much has changed in the past 20 years, from those days when any subject to do with gender or sexual preferences was either never brought up or even taboo, Poland is unfortunately still far from being a tolerant country towards people who are perhaps different in their preferences or tastes. The current political climate…
Frederick Chopin’s Museum Posted by Kasia on Dec 30, 2010
If you are visiting Warsaw I want to encourage you to see one place located about 45 minutes away from there, especially if are a fan of Frederick Chopin’s music. The village of Żelazowa Wola is located 54 km from Warsaw, about 2 km from Sochaczew. It is here that Frederyk Chopin was born…