Top 10 Polish Dishes You Need to Try

(PS This post had been sitting in my drafts for almost five years, but I'm finally publishing it! Please enjoy reading about one of my favorite cuisines ever: Polish food!) Poland is a country in Central Europe which, up until the late 20th century, had been a satellite state of the USSR. Due to its … Continue reading Top 10 Polish Dishes You Need to Try

72 Hours in Warsaw: Things to See and Do

Colorful Old Town in Warsaw (April 2017). When it comes to traveling, some of us might not have the luxury of spending many days in one place. Whether it’s due to rushed planning or limited vacation time off from work, it can be hectic trying to research and cram in as much as possible into … Continue reading 72 Hours in Warsaw: Things to See and Do

Destination: Warsaw, Poland (Part 2)

While planning my "epic trip" following the semester's end this May, I didn't think of revisiting Warsaw. True, I enjoyed seeing the city when I went over two years ago, but I'd considered that to be it. Little did I expect that I would be returning to the Polish capital for two nights, and I … Continue reading Destination: Warsaw, Poland (Part 2)

Destination: Krakow, Poland

My trip to Poland finally came to an end in Krakow (or "Kraków"). Located in the south, it's a vibrant city known for being an economic and cultural hub of the country, with its historic center boasting plenty of well-preserved churches and its famous Wawel Castle. It was beautiful and lively, and I couldn't have … Continue reading Destination: Krakow, Poland

Destination: Zakopane, Poland

The following morning after my day trip to Auschwitz, I took another day trip out from Krakow, this time to Zakopane, a town located in southern Poland. Bordering close to the border with Slovakia, Zakopane is famous for being a ski resort town, for it's right at the foothills of the expansive Tatra Mountains (also shared … Continue reading Destination: Zakopane, Poland