6 springtime vegetables you must try while they are in season in Poland After months of winter root vegetables and frozen or canned veggies, spring in Poland welcomes us with first fresh local treasures. In Polish they have a special name – ‘nowalijki’ – bringing something new. Don’t miss them! Some of the vegetables come…
Warsaw parks and gardens: discover green Warsaw and enjoy the beauty of nature 1. The Royal Łazienki Park The huge park surrounding the summer residence of the last Polish king. A must-see on your Warsaw bucket list! It can be crowded during weekends but it’s also big enough to have a quiet walk in less…
What’s on in Warsaw in June: kayaking in Warsaw & Vistula river cruises, drive-in & open-air cinemas, what’s re-opened in Warsaw, holidays & celebrations, weather Weather in Poland in June The astronomical first day of summer (when the Sun reaches its highest point in the sky – the summer solstice) falls in 2020 on June…
What’s on in Poland in May: weather, changes in nature, holidays, celebrations, new lockdown regulations Weather in Poland in May May in Poland is usually warm and reasonably dry. Sunny weather can event turn hot. The average monthly temperature in May in Poland is 13,7°C / 56,7°F, and the average monthly rainfall level is 62,1…
What’s on in Warsaw in May 2020: local businesses offering home deliveries, reopened parks, holidays, celebrations, weather The list of local businesses offering home deliveries in the Warsaw area The listed businesses have been recommended by expats living in Warsaw (thank you the communities of Expats in Warsaw and Warsaw Expats Facebook groups for your input!). Let’s…
Warsaw 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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…