Where to go horseback riding in Poland? Posted by Kasia on Aug 16, 2017
I love horses! Always did…and now, when my daughter has been riding for over a year, I’m trying to find out as much information about riding horses in Poland as I can. For centuries, Poland has been a bridge between the East and West. Set in the heart of Europe, Poland is a multifaceted…
The Assumption of Mary holiday in Poland Posted by Kasia on Aug 11, 2017
The Assumption of Mary, or the Day of Assumption (Wniebowstąpienie Maryi), is an annual public holiday in Poland on August 15. It is also Polish Army Day (Święto Wojska Polskiego) as it is connected with the anniversary of the Battle of Warsaw in 1920. This battle was considered a breakthrough battle – it decided not only…
Great books about Warsaw Uprising Posted by Kasia on Aug 3, 2017
The Warsaw Uprising (Powsanie Warszawskie) lasted from August 1944 to October 1944. Fueled with hope as a result of the rapidly advancing Russian Army, The Polish Underground Home Army decided to take on the might of the Germans in the Poland. Not unnaturally, they felt that their efforts would be helped by the Russians. Units from the…
Camping fun in Poland! Posted by Kasia on Jul 31, 2017
What is the best time to camp outside, if it’s not summer time! Of course camping in the fall or spring can be enjoyable as well:) Camping can definitely be a lot of fun and not as expensive as staying at a hotel. It could definitely be a lot more fun, that is of course…
Amazing Polish beaches to relax on with your family! Posted by Kasia on Jul 25, 2017
Poland may not be the first seaside destination that comes to mind when booking your summer holiday, but the country’s northern coast is filled with wide sandy beaches and charming coastal towns. The Baltic Sea (Morze Bałtyckie) has many advantages over resorts by the Mediterranean Sea. It guarantees two things the kids love: a large…
Are there any ghost towns and spooky places in Poland? Posted by Kasia on Jul 21, 2017
Poland is a place of many hauntings. Its castles are particularly prone to paranormal activity, given the often gruesome acts of the past and the dramatic gestures of their inhabitants. Many former royal residences are made spookier by the presence of “white ladies” who are often the ghosts of women murdered as a part of…
Traditional Polish folk music by the bonfire! Posted by Kasia on Jul 14, 2017
Summer is here and my favorite thing to do is sitting by a bonfire with my family, singing songs and roasting marshmallows! I still remember those wonderful nights in Poland, with my family and friends…I remember singing traditional Polish songs that everyone knew by heart:) The Poles have always been a nation fond of singing…