This week we continue our book blog series with the beautiful city of Krakow. Poland’s second largest city, behind Warsaw, Krakow is the country’s most popular tourist destination. Visiting Krakow is a thrill. It’s full of history, architecture, and great cuisine. Once the royal capital of Poland, Krakow came out … Read More
Spring is a big deal in Central and Eastern Europe. That’s not only because many of these countries were once pagan, but also because they have to put up with a long, dark winter. So when spring finally comes around, people are ready to celebrate. Most spring festivals in Central … Read More
This is a guest post as part of our #JayWayPoland blogger project by Natasha Amar. We arranged all the details of Natasha’s stay in Wroclaw and Warsaw in August 2018. Want to go see Poland for yourself? In Wroclaw, Poland’s fourth largest city, the first thing you’ll likely notice—or rather, … Read More
Many travelers in Central Europe love taking pictures of all the magnificent architecture. But as anyone who has tried it knows, there’s a big difference between the photographs you see in National Geographic and what you can do by simply pointing, snapping, and hoping for the best. It’s all about the proper … Read More
Visiting a new city can be overwhelming. There’s so much to see and do, sometimes it’s hard to know where to start and how to use your time wisely. So we’ve put together this quick guide to the coolest streets in Central Europe. We’ve picked a few highlights from our … Read More
Everyone needs some refreshment when they’re exploring new cities. But often travelers find themselves reaching for the old familiars rather than trying something unusual. Now that Coca Cola is available just about everywhere, it can be harder to branch out. But one great part of traveling is getting out of … Read More
What are the great culinary capitals of Europe? You’re probably thinking of Paris, Rome, Helsinki… what about Warsaw? Polish cuisine isn’t only pierogies, and in recent years this lively city has made great leaps, with fantastic new restaurants springing up in unexpected places. But nowhere is the city’s dining scene … Read More
Want to know how to get from Prague, Czech Republic to Krakow, Poland? Train is the cheapest option, and we’ve compiled all the information, including fares and some useful travel tips.
Warsaw is a city with a volatile past. One of the most powerful museums in Warsaw to pay tribute to that history is the POLIN Museum, the Museum of the History of Polish Jews. If there is one museum you visit in Warsaw, this should be it. The museum started with … Read More
Central Europe is a treasure trove for history buffs. From the Berlin Wall to the marvellous architecture of Prague, there is certainly no shortage of fascinating historic sites in the region. But for those who are specifically interested in World War II, the Wolf’s Lair, located in Ketrzyn, Poland, is especially … Read More