Leisure & Travel
10 great Cracow restaurants for 2016 recommended by locals
Cracow is a busy destination for tourists and ex-pats alike. The food, drink and nightlife scene is never lacking in variety, with something for all tastes. As tricky, ever-changing and subjective as it is, many of our readers are interested in summaries of...10 top bars in Cracow in 2016 for craft beer lovers
Cracow is an idyllic and historic Polish city, unlike much of the country having miraculously escaped damage through the turbulent history of wars and occupation Poland has suffered. As a top tourist destination, millions of visitors flock to Cracow, 2016 being an...7 top Warsaw craft beer bars for 2016
As the nation’s capital you would expect Warsaw to have a wide selection of craft beer bars, and it doesn’t disappoint. The craft beer and microbrewery fashion is a welcome one, transforming the bar scene to allow one to quaff a few brews in the name of...Poland bank holidays 2018
Poles love it when they don’t need to go to work and they love to celebrate, so they have established as many as 13 public holidays and religious feasts, which are non-working days. Most public institutions, banks and shopping centres are closed on these days,...Netflix Poland what to watch: 12 quick reviews to get you started
New kid on the (Polish) block, Netflix, is now available, and with a one-month trial it’s worth checking out, even if you don’t really plan to subscribe. But a warning – with no adverts, entirely on-demand, cancel any time, and the convenience of...Poland bank holidays 2017
Poles like to celebrate a lot, so they have 13 public holidays and religious feasts, which are non-working days. Most public institutions, banks and shopping centres are closed on these days, and you will find most shopping centres full with people the day before. On...Polish railways early years, the PESA story starting in 1851
Pesa Bydgoszcz is a key player in the Polish railways scene, having grown from a maintenance and repair operation 160 years ago, to a modern, internationally recognised brand, manufacturing a range of top-end trains and trams culminating in their flagship model, the...Visiting the Elbląg Canal – One of The 7 Wonders of Poland
If you are temporarily living in Poland, or just visiting some friends over summer, you should take the time to explore the natural beauty and tourist attractions of this fascinating country. We have already talked about the beautiful Tatra Mountains, now we will...Summer Weekend in the Tatra Mountains
The Tatra Mountains are the only alpine mountains of Poland and represent a natural border with neighbouring Slovakia. They are well known both to amateurs and professional skiers, and are a wonderful tourist destination during the summer. There are lots of things to...5 Top Bars in Wroclaw in 2015 for Craft Beer Lovers
As a new resident of Wrocław, either for a short stay, or as a long term expat, after you have settled in and found the fastest way to reach the office every day, you move on to the next enquiry: what are the best places to have fun in this city? If you are a beer...Poland bank holidays 2016
13 public holidays and religious feasts (which are non-working days) are celebrated in Poland. Most public institutions, banks and shopping centres are closed on these days. However, you may find some smaller shops in the neighbourhood, which will be open. In bigger...Poland bank holidays 2015
Nowadays Poles celebrate 13 public holidays and religious feasts, which are non-working days. Most public institutions, banks and shopping centres are closed on these days. However, you may find some local smaller shops in the neighbourhood, which will be open. In...Recent Posts
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