Hunt for the Żubry (Bison) Our quest to find the European bison in their natural habitat in the ancient forest of Białowieza was scheduled for 3 am or pre-dawn. We …
Author: Grace Nagiecka
Warsaw: the Stunning Wilanów Palace
We turned the corner quickly on the sandy path trying to outrun some dark, low-hanging clouds. And there was a jaw-dropping gate only slightly ajar, formidable but inviting. It provided …
Commemorate: August 1
There is a young man standing near me in shorts, sandals, cool shades and a very stylish haircut. I am in the market square with the crowds that are waiting …
Game of Gnomes, Wrocław Landing
The Gnomes are in Wrocław and they are not retreating. Hiding in plain sight all over the city, the bronze gnome statuettes stand only about 10" high yet they have …
In the Market Square: Kraków’s Famous Church
In Kraków, on the bustling main market square stands an indomitable gothic brick edifice with incongruous towers. St. Mary's church or - in the colloquial - the Mariacki church has …
Why Poland for the Summer Solstice?
On the brink of summer, everyone overdoses on the manic strawberries and prolific cherries filling the market stalls in every village and city in Poland. It is a cultural …
Change Your Perceptions of Poland
Forget all the stereotypes that bounce around in your head when you think of Poland. The new Poland is thriving and young and modern. The intent of this blog is to …