Polish Haitians: The Unusual History Of Poles In Haiti’s Revolution And Identity Someone once told me there’s a village in Haiti called “La Pologne.” I assumed they were drunk, or maybe confusing it with one of those towns in Texas named after European cities. Then I checked Google Maps. There it was: Cazale, about 30…
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According to Statistica, the average Pole supposedly shells out a mere 11.23zł on Polish candy each month — that’s roughly 2 bucks in U.S. currency. Now, having called Poland my home for a decade, I can tell you straight up: That’s wrong. I mean, there’s an entire day, Fat Thursday, dedicated to eating as many…
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They say that the past shapes the present, and in the case of Poland, this sentiment couldn’t ring truer. Nestled in the heart of Europe, this land of deep-rooted traditions and rich history has nurtured individuals whose influence has transcended time and borders. 34 Famous Polish people From famous Poles whose origins trace back to…
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The Polish culture facts in this article have been shaped by changing borders, occupation, and eradication of the country, but also by growth, progress, strength and unity. For the hundred or so years that Poland didn’t exist, the only people that kept it alive were those in exile, or who were forbidden to ‘be’ Polish…
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Castles in Poland: 8 Beautiful Polish Castles To Visit (Plus Other Famous Castles And Palaces) The first time I walked into a Polish castle, I wasn’t expecting much. I’d grown up in Australia, where “historic” means something built before World War II. Then I moved to Poland, and within my first year, I found myself…
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This blog is one I didn’t want to write, but one I feel must be written. It, unfortunately, focusses on a select few that misinterpret what today is about. It by no means reflects my personal opinion of this beautiful country I love or the people that make this land what it is. I will instead focus…
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Hussars or winged hussars (Husaria in Polish) were the elite heavy cavalry of the Polish Republic. Their distinctive feature is a pair of wings mounted on the back of the saddle, richly gilded armour, and equipment with an exotic pelt underneath. To this day, the image of a hussar with two wings attached to the…
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Polish mythology is a universe of famous myths and legends that blend with the cultural fabric of Poland, revealing a world where gods, monsters, and heroes come alive. While stories like Polish Hussars and Wojtek the bear may feel like something out of a fairy tale, the stories from Polish culture are just as extravagant…
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It’s February 2015. I’m camping with my family on a river in the middle of country Victoria, Australia. I’m fishing; my dog is next to me, and I’m getting sunburnt. I’m home; this is where I’m from and what I do on my vacation. Life is good, and it cannot get better. 12 months later,…
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(This article contains affiliate links) My experiences teaching English in Poland has taught me a lot. Yep, being a teacher taught me things. Firstly, what skills does it take to be a teacher? I’d spent the last 10 years as a welder. Do I have the skills to teach English abroad, let alone in Poland?…
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