Travel Far. Discover More. Spend Less.
On our trip to Gdansk, Poland, we were determined to go beyond the city center and explore the broader region.
Fascinating historic sites dot the landscape surrounding the city – and the long stretch of shoreline is especially enticing during the summer months.… Read the rest
From the moment we set foot in Gdansk, Poland, we were completely entranced by its beauty and permeating history.
The flat and walkable Old Town is compact – and it’s where the most elegant facades, soaring spires and gorgeous gates are located. … Read the rest
When we started planning our Gdansk Itinerary, we were overwhelmed by the number of things to do!
The top attractions in Gdansk revolve around the city’s storied past, amazing architecture and fabulous museums.
However, we weren’t there to simply tick off a checklist of sights.… Read the rest
Warsaw took us by surprise. Based on our misguided, preconceived notions, we anticipated a bleak, gray and (quite possibly) boring trip to Poland’s capital city.
We were proven wrong on all three accounts. The city is thriving, vibrant and (most definitely) not boring!… Read the rest
When we planned a long layover in Warsaw, Poland, we only had a vague idea of what to do and places to see.
We had pegged Warsaw as being a bit drab and anticipated spending most of our time tucked away in our apartment recouping from recent travels.… Read the rest
Walking through Old Town Krakow is like wading through centuries of history. The city still celebrates its former glory as Poland’s once royal capital – and we reveled in its regalness.
The pristinely preserved UNESCO World Heritage Old Town is picture-perfect.… Read the rest
Krakow’s Jewish heritage is both beautiful and haunting. We experienced a full range of emotions as we toured the Jewish Quarter and former Ghetto.
It’s a part of history that can be difficult to grasp without setting your feet on the ground, which is exactly why we created this Free Krakow Jewish Walking Tour.… Read the rest
Krakow, Poland is simultaneously historic and hip, regal and regretful. It’s a city of ancient architecture, grandiose churches, a hill-topping castle and memorials acknowledging its darkest days.
We spent an entire week marveling at the scene, delving deep into the past and savoring the regional cuisine.… Read the rest
Our trip to Poznan, Poland was a means to an end…and, in the end, it was a happy surprise! We were headed to Wroclaw for the epic Christmas Market – but their airport was closed for renovations.
We scrambled to find the cheapest flight to somewhere nearby and landed on Poznan, which is just a 1.5-hour train ride from Wroclaw.… Read the rest
As we were planning our trip to Wroclaw, Poland at Christmas, I had visions of pierogies dancing in my head.
The hearty, meaty and utterly satisfying Polish cuisine pairs perfectly with brisk weather and we were ready to tuck in to the best food in Wroclaw.… Read the rest