International day of action on climate change Posted by Kasia on Sep 21, 2014
An international day of action on climate change (Międzynarodowy Dzień działań w sprawie zmian klimatu) brought tens of thousands onto the streets of New York City today, with organizers predicting the biggest protest on the issue in five years. About 100,000 people, including United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, former U.S. vice president Al Gore, actor…
I love mushrooms! Posted by Kasia on Sep 18, 2014
I really love mushroom! I use them in the kitchen all the time! Soups, sauces, side dishes: you name it! I guess that’s because I’m Polish:) If you often feel the pull of nature to the forests, particularly for a madcap dawn adventure, there is one time of year to go whilst still pretending to…
Everyone knows word “mama”, no matter what language you speak! Posted by Kasia on Sep 14, 2014
There is a word, and only one, spoken the same way in nearly every language known to humankind. That word, of course, is “mama.” “Mama” is one of the many words children use to refer to their mother. You see the same or similar word being used across various languages. When native English speaking children…
Which shopping mall in Warsaw to choose? Posted by Kasia on Sep 13, 2014
I’m personally a fan of small, unique shops. I love small boutiques, with one of a kind clothing, toys, souvenirs…Some people like the big malls though. In Warsaw you can choose from over 20 shopping malls, most of which are also places of entertainment. They feature clothing stores offering both Polish and foreign brands, and…
Hiking in Poland Posted by Kasia on Sep 10, 2014
Poland hiking is fast becoming a major part of Poland tourism. The main reason this is occurring is due to the wonderful Poland trails that can be found from trails in the Tatry Mountains to enjoying a Poland trek in a nature preserve. Poland trekking can be as strenuous or as relaxing as you desire. There is…
Visiting Złoty Stok to see underground waterfall Posted by Kasia on Sep 9, 2014
Złoty Stok is situated at the foot of the Złote (Golden) Mountains, 19 km east of Kłodzko, at the road from Upper Silesia via Kłodzko to the border crossing Kudowa-Słone. The community area encompasses 76 sq km. It is inhabited by a total of 5,200 people, including 3,200 people in the sole town of Złoty…
How money goes missing in the packages mailed to Poland… Posted by Kasia on Sep 5, 2014
For years, Polish Americans have been sending greeting cards (kartki z życzeniami) to relatives and friends in Poland at Christmas time. A great many of them have included “a bit of green” – $10, $20 and even $50 or $100. Before Poland dumped communism in 1989, that was an impressive financial injection. Back then, $25…