Top 20 Reasons to Visit Poland
Poland is rarely at the top of the wish list for most travelers, which is a pity as it has a lot to offer. First of all, the country has various and stunning natural landscapes. From impressive primeval forests to huge sand dunes and from mountains to a beautiful coastal area. Because of its rather […]
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25 Charming Cities and Towns to Visit in Poland
We’ve been to Poland 5 or 6 times already. Each time we are enchanted by the cool towns and natural wonders we see there. Many cities in Poland are charming, have a rich history and stunning architecture. They should definitely get many more tourists than they do. I felt like they are highly underrated. Not […]
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Red tourism (IV) – Communism related sites to visit in Romania
Romania, as many ex-communist countries, tends to erase communism from history. Often people see it as a mistake that brought misery and sadness. For example, some voices wanted the House of Parliament demolished after the fall of communism and the memory of Ceaușescu erased. On the other hand, the fear that by promoting communist sites, […]
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Provence, France – most beautiful towns and villages
Provence is worldwide known due to its unending picturesque lavender fields. But its hundred years old towns and villages perched on top of hills, surrounded by vineyards and olive plantations are nonetheless spectacular – Rousillon, Bonnieux, Gordes, Menerbes, Arles and many others, more or less known. Many of them have inspired artists and painters with […]
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Alsace – The most beautiful towns and villages
Alsace is a wonderful area in the east of France that offers a lot of attractions for the curious tourists. Starting with historical towns, cozy villages and medieval castles to a charming rural area and wine tastings, it has everything one might expect and even more. The Alsatian rolling hills of vineyards are known world-wide […]
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Best touristic attractions in Paris
No matter the political and pandemic conditions, Paris is and will continue to be on most travel bucket lists in the world. And there’s a good reason for this. It really is wonderful! In Paris one can find some of the most popular touristic attractions in Europe, but also off-the-beaten-path places. There’s so much to […]
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Lodz Travel Guide – Ugly and Creative Meet in Poland
I’ll start this article by telling you what Lodz is not. Lodz is not one of those postcard-pretty towns, cute and neat, where you suddenly feel transported back in medieval ages. Poland has plenty of those and this is not a criticism. Don’t get me wrong! I love them. But after visiting Rzeszow, Sandomierz, Zamosc, […]
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Wroclaw, Poland – 13 Best Things To Do On a Visit
Warsaw and Krakow are both great cities to visit, with a pleasant atmosphere and plenty of things to do to keep you busy for one week each at least. However, the one that stole my heart instantly was Wroclaw. Who would have guessed? A town with such a name that I can’t even pronounce well. […]
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Torun, Poland – Quick Travel Guide
The city of Torun is one of the most beautiful in Poland. In fact, its Old Town is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. If in other Polish cities like Warsaw and Wroclaw one can mostly see reconstructions of the original sites, Torun didn’t suffer damages in the second World War. It is mostly original. Many […]
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Sandomierz, Poland – Quick Travel Guide
Sandomierz is a smaller, but peaceful and romantic town in Poland. Once upon a time it played an important role in the life of the country, but nowadays it is just a lovely rural town. Its surroundings are known for their scenic charm and fascinating historic remnants. Not many tourists get there, but it has […]
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