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The Best Christmas Markets to Visit in Poland | 2024

Poland is an increasingly popular, yet still slightly obscure, holiday destination. Being half-Polish, I personally think that there’s no better way to experience the country’s rich culture and traditions than…

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Krakow at Christmas Time | Your Ultimate Guide 2024

Krakow has to be one of my favourite cities in Europe. The rich history, myths and culture around the city culminate to make a unique experience for even the most…

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24 Hours in Krakow | A Short Itinerary

My mum grew up in Poland and I love this country. Whilst my family is from the Sopot area, a special place in my heart belongs to Krakow. This is…

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What to Eat in Poland | My 21 Things You Must Try

My mother was born in Sopot, in the north of Poland by the more famous Gdansk. When I was younger, we travelled there a lot to learn about my heritage…

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10 Day Trips from Gdańsk

Being half-Polish with a family from the Tri-City area, I feel like I have good authority to talk about the stunning town of Gdańsk. I can remember visiting it and…

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Gdańsk City Guide | All You Need to Know 2025

My mum comes from the Tri-City area of Poland and then moved to Germany and then the United Kingdom. This area, as the name suggests, consists of three cities, namely…

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Visiting Malbork Castle

Just a forty minute train ride from Sopot (city guide can be found here) is the legendary castle of Malbork. Boasting the status of the largest brick castle in the…

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What to do in Sopot?

Sopot is a small Polish city on the Baltic Coast. Funnily enough, it’s also my mum’s hometown, so I have a special place in my heart for this little city.…

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What can I do in Warsaw?

The Polish capital city is a mysterious place. At first hearing the name Warsaw, people may associate it with a more industrial place with very little to do. On the…

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A Trip to the Wieliczka Salt Mine

No trip to Krakow is complete without a trip to the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Appearing on the first UNESCO World Heritage list in 1978, the mine is world famous and provides an…

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What to do in Krakow | Your Ultimate Guide 2025

Krakow is probably the most visited destination in Poland, even Eastern Europe. People from all over visit it for the cheap beer and food, the remarkable culture and way of…

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9 Polish Cities You Should Visit

When it comes to travel and tourism, Poland is one of those countries which very few people know much about. Sure, you might know that the capital is Warsaw, that…