Introducing Szczecin: Poland on the Baltic
Every now and then we like to bring an overlooked European city to the attention of our readers. Today’s overlooked city? The Polish city of Szczecin, Poland’s biggest and most important Baltic...
View ArticlePoznan Journal: A buzzing Polish town
The main square of Poznan, Poland always has a buzz on weekend nights as the Lizard King competes with Bee Jay’s and the DV Club to transmit the loudest vibes. But the university city of Poznan,...
View ArticleDark Tourism: Auschwitz and Srebrenica
“Dark tourism” has come of age. Yet traveling to encounter the macabre or the gruesome is not just a modern whim. Many medieval pilgrims headed for spots where martyrs were allegedly killed. In our...
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Szczecin: Prussian flavors in a Polish port city
Unsung places are often the most interesting. Enter Szczecin, the Polish port city on the Baltic which lies just a shade east of the German border. This is Poland with a twist, for the city has a...
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Zakopane: A visit to Poland’s premier mountain resort
Is it not curious how some small communities have so powerfully shaped the European imagination? Sometimes it is merely one treaty or a single military encounter that propels a place to continent-wide...
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Poland to Slovakia: Crossing the Tatra Mountains
With many travelers now busy planning summer trips, it’s worth remembering that public transportation across Europe is an ever-changing creature. Routes come, routes go, and new timetables are often...
View ArticleKrakow Museums: One freebie a day
Poland is a country rich with history, and if you can experience it for free—all the better! Here’s a guide to a week of free museums. No need to spend a zloty to experience a wealth of Krakow’s art...
View ArticleKrakow: Visit Wawel Royal Castle for free
Wawel Royal Castle is an architectural marvel located in Krakow, Poland. The fortress stands prominently on Wawel Hill, an area that’s been inhabited for thousands of years. (Seriously, it’s believed...
View ArticleKrakow cheap souvenir: Communist mementos
People of Cheapo: low-priced communist-era souvenirs are legal for export from Krakow. After all, nothing will help you commemorate your trip to the city quite like a piece of Cold War nostalgia....
View ArticleKrakow Cheap Eats: Zapiekanka!
Of course, we love Döner kebabs just as much as the next street food enthusiast, but when a country has another inexpensive snack food offering, we’re head over heels in cheap eats heaven. Introducing...
View ArticleKrakow: Three Cheapo-friendly restaurants
If you’re looking for something tasty and cheap (a step up from zapiekanka, perhaps?) in Krakow, you’re in luck. Whether you want traditional Polish cuisine, some Italian-style grub or a healthy...
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5 Affordable Ski Villages in Europe: The best budget-friendly slopes
No doubt about it, Europe has great slopes to offer skiers of all ages or skills. But if you venture up the most famous mountains in Austria or Switzerland, they’ll definitely set you back a pretty...
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Poland: A Budget travel guide to Krakow
Paris, Rome, London—these Western European cities have long been on the list of must-see vacation destinations. But in recent years, cities in Eastern Europe have also seen a boom in international...
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Poland: A Budget travel guide to Warsaw
Both Poland’s capital and largest city, Warsaw has many faces. Sure, you’ll find the Old Town there, with its narrow cobblestone alleys, colorful burgher houses, and medieval buildings. However, this...
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6 Top budget hotels in Krakow with great locations
Headed to Krakow? Budget travelers will be very happy when making hotel reservations in this popular Polish city. There are plenty of affordable places to stay right in the heart of Krakow, especially...
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