Schools and families during the coronavirus pandemic: challenges of online education Schools across Poland are closed and have moved to online education. They are offering virtual classrooms where students can attend live classes, videos prepared by the teachers or assignments for students to do at home. The world has never seen this many children out…
Elena Conlon – an expat mother of 2 boys, management consultant on maternity leave and psychology student – on how making a list of good things we can draw out of the difficult situation can help us to stay positive and grateful for what we have More and more days are passing since the coronavirus…
Top superfoods in Poland to consider adding to your diet: groats, pickled cabbage & cucumbers, honey, bilberries, kefir, horseradish, cress There is not much we can do at the moment but to take care of our health and strengthen our immunity. Check out our list of best superfoods in Poland, include healthy Polish food in…
Coronavirus regulations and restrictions in Poland Last update: April 10 A new regulation in Poland from Thursday, April 16 until further notice: COVID-19 restrictions in Poland extended to April 19: COVID-19 restrictions in Poland extended to April 26: COVID-19 restrictions in Poland extended to May 3: COVID-19 restrictions in Poland extended until further notice: Changes…
Grocery delivery in Warsaw, Wrocław, Kraków, Łódź, Poznań, Katowice area, Gdańsk, Gdynia, Sopot Grocery delivery in Warsaw Let’s support local Warsaw businesses: Ola Latina bistro & bar, run by 2 female chefs from Colombia and Venezuela living in Warsaw, deliveries to home fruits, vegetables, fresh juices, some groceries (the majority of the products is sourced from…
Sunday trade ban in Poland and shopping Sundays in Poland in 2020 There are new regulations in Poland – stores can be open only on selected Sundays. In 2020, there will be 7 shopping Sundays in Poland: January 26, April 5, April 26, June 28, August 30, December 13, and December 20. Trade ban does NOT…
Spring 2020 in Poland: 6 bank holidays, time change, observances & celebrations Women’s Day (Dzień Kobiet) The tradition of Women’s Day is not as popular as during communism time in Poland, but still, women usually get flowers or other gifts. St. Patrick’s Day (Dzień Świętego Patryka) Poland also celebrates St. Patrick’s Day – people wear…
Easter in Poland: tones of food, egg tapping game, Polish Water Fight Day Polish Easter traditions: Painted eggs (pisanki ) Adults at home and children at schools decorate hard-boiled eggs in shells: with paints, markers, crayons. During Easter season, you can find in Polish stores and even small delis paints and stickers dedicated to Easter egg decoration.…
Poland in April 2020 Weather in Poland in April April in Poland has a similar saying as March (‘Kwiecień plecień, bo przeplata – trochę zimy trochę lata‘ – April interweaves a little bit of winter and a little bit of summer), however, with the climate change, April in Poland is relatively warm and considered (along…
Hiking with kids: prepare your family to explore the Tatra Mountains in Poland so everyone can enjoy it The Tatra Mountains in Poland are rich in trails suitable for families with children. Check out our 8 easy tips to make your adventure in the Tatras fun for the whole family! 1. Select a trail ending with…