If you have been looking to travel to Poland recently, you may have run across articles mentioning the “Polish Maldives,” describing a stunning lake with colors reminiscent of the actual Maldives many thousands of kilometers away. I was one of those people who ran across such an article, except from Polish media. For a place…
Are you considering traveling from Warsaw to Auschwitz for a day trip? Such a day trip is one of the longest and most logistically difficult day trips you could take in all of Poland. There are many reasons that such a day trip would not work for most people, including distance, cost, and the amount…
Are you considering a day trip from Kraków to Auschwitz? This is perhaps the most popular day trip in all of Poland, although there are many other great day trips from Kraków. Millions of people each year visit the site of the former Nazi Concentration and Death Camp each year, to reflect on the terrible…
Katowice is a busy city in the center of the largest metropolitan area in Poland, and one of the largest in Europe. It is no surprise that the best things to do in Katowice are entertaining! However, Katowice is a city often skipped when people visit Poland, due to its reputation as dirty and boring….
Do you want to stay connected while visiting Poland? Read this list for the 5 best SIM cards for Poland for any traveler! In today’s always-connected world, most people want to remain connected to the Internet even while traveling abroad. However, most cellular providers, especially in the US, have high roaming charges that add up…
Tipping in Poland is straightforward. Do it when the service is very good or very difficult, or if you feel compelled to do it every time, no more than 10% is good. Always tip tour guides, you should tip delivery drivers for bad weather especially, and in general, tip where you want. Poland is a…
Considering an early summer trip to Poland? Visiting Poland in June is a great time to do so! The weather is wonderful, the days are long, there are lots of activities, and everything else Poland normally has to offer is still available to enjoy! But even more is unlocked during the summer months. The warmer…
Kraków continues to be the most popular city to visit in Poland. Visiting Kraków in May is a great way to see this stellar city with a slightly smaller number of people. From the stunning Old Town to the many parks and museums throughout the city, May is a great month to explore everything Kraków…
Wrocław is an amazing city! One of the best things to do while visiting is to look for the Wrocław Dwarves! The first dwarf appeared in 2005, and since then, over 600 dwarves have been placed around the city! Even if you do not want to look for dwarves, everyone who comes to Wrocław will…
Kraków is a beautiful city with so much to do! However, many people who visit Kraków also take day trips to the many beautiful places nearby. Thus, this list will be the 10 best day trips from Kraków. Some of the day trips from Kraków are to some of the most popular destinations in all…