Poland
Warsaw
I remember being utterly intrigued by this city when I was younger. An almost noir feel of a dark rainy cityscape, the mob, the post transformational wilderness. At that time, you could really feel its gritty character (…)
Warsaw (Prag)
Every large city I have ever been to has its ‘scary’ district, the one shrouded in mystery and the stuff of urban legends - crime, addiction, violence. Places like Raval in Barcelona, Kabukicho in Tokyo, the infamous Tenderloin in San Francisco, or Praga on the other side of the Vistula River in Warsaw, all ignite the imagination of its inhabitants alike and visitors alike (...)
Warsaw
(old town)
There’s something incredibly calming about returning home—the familiar architecture and sights, the food, smells, and sounds that bring back childhood memories, or the customs and expressions understood only by locals. It’s also the little things: the shade of green on the leaves, the color of the stone used for buildings, the font on street signs, or the cold feel of a northern wind in the morning.
City parks often serve as a lungs in our urban landscapes, offering a breath of fresh air amid the confines of concrete. They provide a space for socializing, exercising, and connecting with nature, and create a place for friends and families to enjoy their time together. When thinking of a good example, many places come to my mind, but there is one in particular that holds a very special place in my heart. I’m talking of course about The Royal Baths Park in Warsaw, Poland (...).
Royal Baths
Wrocław
(…) The story tells of a hidden and ancient city resting beneath the waters of the Oder River which flows through the city of Wrocław. This submerged city, is said to predate official records, and has now been lost to time, concealed beneath the river's currents for many centuries (…).
Gdańsk
As the first snows of winter cover the landscape, the shopfronts and streets adorn themselves with holiday ornaments, it becomes apparent that the telltale signs of the Christmas season are upon us. For many cultures—and especially here in Europe—it marks the grand conclusion of the year, the most magical of moments (…)
Kraków
I love being tourist in my own country. To learn more about my country’s urban legend and stories is such fun activity. And I thought that it might be an interesting experience to start sharing some of I’ve learned with a wider audience. So here is something to start with — the legend of Hejnał Mariacki, also known as the St. Mary's Trumpet Call, a story deeply woven into Kraków's history and closely associated with St. Mary's Basilica (…).
Szczecin
I’ve met so many talented and passionate people in my life. People creating inventions and finding solutions to problems I wouldn’t even think of. It always makes me happy to listen to their plans and ideas. Sadly though, I rarely see any of them succeed or reach their full potential.
Lublin
By this point, I have wandered the world for a couple of years, with hardly any break in between. While a significant portion of my journey revolves around exploration, work, and meeting new people, some of my trips happen to coincide with an important personal events in my life. Experiencing these deeply personal moments within an ever-changing environment provides an entirely unique and unexpected twist, often offering a completely different perspective on the situation. It's a perspective that one would never fathom while stuck in the monotony of their stationary life (...).
Poznan
One of the goals I have set for myself this year, was to finally visit all of the major Polish cities. At least the old ones. While I have to say that, there are still some unexplored places remaining on that list, I did managed to visit most of what I’ve planned this year (…).
In the mid-19th century, the city of Łódź I Poland underwent a rapid Industrial transformation, gaining recognition as a bustling working-class city famous for its materials and textile products. New factories sprung up all over, powered by steam engines, spewing smoke, casting a pall over the city. For the labourers – many of whom came from nearby countryside – it wasn't the promised land they dreamed of but a place filled with strange, infernal odors and unrelenting toil (...)
Łódź
Sopot
Just like what is Brighton for Londoners, Coney Island for the residents of New York, or Nice for those seeking escape from the busy streets of Marseille. What all of these places share is a blend of family-friendly attractions, quaint architecture, fresher air, and an unmistakable Sunday vibe—lacking a better term. Here is another place like that for you (...)
Sandomierz
Hearing about the recent wave of flooding in the south of Poland, as well as in Germany, the Czech Republic, and other neighboring countries, has reminded me how vulnerable our cultural and historical heritage can be in the face of natural or man made disasters. These events echo a recurring theme throughout history—the loss of irreplaceable monuments, artifacts, and traditions, often caused not just by time, but by wars, political upheavals, and environmental catastrophes.
Gdynia
For most people, too cold and windy through the year - even in summer. I on the other hand, love its raw, autumn nature. The darkness of the water, the thickness of its clouds, a freezing northern wind on one’s face. No year feels complete, without experiencing one of its capricious days raging through the coast, at least once (...).
Wejherowo
Located in the charming and peaceful region of Kaszuby in northern Poland, Wejherowo is an old European town with a complicated history and unique culture. Every time I return to this place, and walk along its safe, clean, and green streets it deepens my appreciation for this town. There are aspects of it that I never thought would be so crucial—like the close contact with nature. As a kid, I never imagined that ancient Kaszubian forests, hills, rivers, and medieval architecture could be anything but abundant in the world. Traveling through half the world showed me that these are treasures many can only dream about seeing one day.