This page is your introduction to Poland, a country full of surprises! I’ve ventured through lively cities, uncovered fascinating history, and uncovered unique attractions that you simply must experience.
Think Poland is just castles and churches? Think again! We’ll meet a celebrity cat who’s become a top tourist attraction. We’ll discover the best burger in Poznań and learn where Chopin’s heart is buried.
But don’t worry, we’ll also cover the must-see sights. We’ll wander through the colorful streets of Gdańsk, explore the historic Wawel Castle in Kraków, and marvel at the modern architecture of the Szczecin Philharmonic.
I’ll share some personal stories and insights into Polish culture along the way. So come along and discover the unexpected side of Poland, a charming and fascinating country.
Gacek: the cat that is Szczecin’s Top Tourist Spot
Gacek, a plump black-and-white feline, has become an internet sensation and a must-see attraction fo…
Chopin’s Heart inside the Church of the Holy Cross in Warsaw
His body is buried in Paris, but Chopin's heart is in Warsaw, inside the Church of the Holy Cross, a…
Auschwitz-Birkenau: Symbols of Suffering, Stories of Survival
Auschwitz-Birkenau is the best-known place of martyrdom and destruction in the world. This Nazi Germ…
Fat Bob Burger: delicious burgers in Poznan
This week, we left Berlin for the #52weeksofburgers challenge and explored Poland in the lovely city…
Szczecin Philharmonic Orchestra: Harmony in Music and Design in Poland
The Szczecin Philharmonic is the main reason this city in Poland appeared under my radar. The buildi…
These are our Top 5 Historical Places to Visit in Poznan, Poland
Before we went to Poznan for the first time, all the way back in 2014, we didn’t know much about the…
David Bowie’s Warsaw: How Warszawa Came to Be
Most people are aware of David Bowie’s relationship with Berlin due to his Berlin trilogy. But it’s …
Our Visit to the Neon Museum in Warsaw
When we started planning our trip to Warsaw, one of the places I was looking forward to visiting was…