Best castles in Poland to add to your Polish travel bucket list Visiting castles is like diving into Polish history – return to the past of kings, wars, alliances. They are the perfect background for photos and souvenirs from travels around Poland, but they can also be a living history lesson. Here fantasy novels get real, often taking us…
Botanical gardens in Poland Where to see nature’s blooming beauty in Poland? Where to immerse yourself in nature – admiring the intense colors and smells of plants? There are many wonderful parks in Poland, and botanical gardens are the largest and most diverse oases of nature. The botanical gardens in Poland are run by universities and scientific…
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…
Where to go for a day trip from Warsaw Looking to escape the noise and chaos of the city? Here are a few ways to escape Warsaw on a day trip and see sides of the region many visitors miss. Pumpkin farms in the Warsaw area The pumpkin farms are usually open from mid-September until end of October. Pumpkin…
What’s on in Poland in October 2020: weather, dates to remember, the best places in Poland to admire autumn leaves and fall foliage, things you can’t miss in Poland in October Weather in Poland in October The weather in Poland in October differs each year and is difficult to predict – one day you can enjoy sunny…
Olga Szyłejko – a vocalist, a composer, and the founder of the Music Hub Academy in Warsaw – on the benefits of learning music for children and adults Choosing the right education path for a child is something each parent needs to face at a certain point. How a child develops is not only about…
The next time change in Poland: October 25, 2020 The change to summertime in Poland takes place on the last Sunday of March. Poland switches back to regular time on the last Sunday of October. The European Union lawmakers decided (it is only a DRAFT directive so far) to end the twice-a-year (March and October)…
Beautiful places in Poland to see fall colors: our picks for the most spectacular fall foliage spots in Poland Autumn trees in Poland are full of vibrant colors of orange, yellow, brown, and red. This time in Poland is called poetically ‘Golden Polish Autumn’ (Złota Polska Jesień). Make use of every moment of good weather for a walk and visit a park in…
Autumn in Poland: time change, 2 public holidays, observances, and celebrations Commemoration of the anniversary of the outbreak of World War II September 1, 2020 marks the 81st anniversary of the outbreak of World War II. The main official 2020 commemoration event will take place on the Westerplatte peninsula, next to Gdańsk, where one of the first battles…
What’s on in Poland in September 2020 Weather in Poland in September September marks the end of summer in Poland. Technically, the summer season lasts until September 23 but September in Poland is considered as an autumn month. After all, it’s the month with the first day of school at Polish schools (in 2020: Tuesday, September…