Being safe in a foreign country: what safety steps to take while traveling? Posted by Kasia on Jul 6, 2013
While being in a foreign country may be fun, there is always danger abroad, just as there is danger at home. All visitors from any country should learn what the dangers are in foreign countries and how to protect themselves no matter how sure they are that they are safe. There is always the possibility…
What drives you crazy while visiting another country? Posted by Kasia on Jul 5, 2013
Traveling and learning languages was always my passion! Before moving to USA, I used to travel a lot in Europe. There was always something exciting about meeting new people, getting to know other cultures, trying new food, exploring the history and architecture of different countries. Any time I was planning a trip, I had a…
UNESCO “Memory of the World Register” Posted by Kasia on Jun 27, 2013
The International Advisory Committee for UNESCO’s Memory of the World Programme (Pamięć Światowego Programu) has approved 54 new items for inclusion in the Memory of the World Register, including two from Poland. The register will now include peace treaties concluded between the Kingdom of Poland and the Ottoman Empire, from the mid-15th century to late…
How would it feel to live in one country for 30 years, fall into a coma and wake up in a different country? Posted by Kasia on Jun 26, 2013
The questions is good, but of course it depends where you would like to be? For some people it could be a dream, for others a nightmare… Sixty-nine-year-old Władysław Haniszewski had lived in the U.S. for about 30 years. But when the New Jersey resident fell into a coma he awoke to find himself in…
How to wish Happy Birthday in Polish Posted by Kasia on Jun 19, 2013
June is always a busy month for me as many of my good friends. So what do you say (or write, if you prefer sending a card or an email)? The easiest and most common phrase is Wszystkiego najlepszego which literally means “All the best” and is pretty generic. You can modify the phrase depending…
The native language is the language of bonding:) Posted by Kasia on Jun 18, 2013
When I began the journey of simultaneous bilingualism with my children, I believed my determination that they be bilingual was common among parents in bilingual families. To my dismay, however, I am finding that globally, parents who pass down their native language to their children are in the minority if the language of the community…
Is Polish horseshoe game really Polish? Posted by Kasia on Jun 14, 2013
Contrary to its name, Polish horseshoes doesn’t involve horseshoes, nor did it originate in Poland. Polish horseshoes actually uses a Frisbee instead of horseshoes, and the “Polish” part of the name is derived from the fact that you need two poles to play the game–thus, the game is “pole-ish.” To play Polish horseshoes, you need…