As I sit here eating my pierogi and sipping some czarna żubrówka (I’m not joking), I thought it might be an appropriate time to write a few words about Polish Vodka. If you’ve got no idea what czarna żubrówka is, then you probably don’t know too much about Poland’s national drink. Let me…
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There are countless things to do in Krakow. and the city has a great reputation as the perfect place for a weekend European city break. Incredible accomodation, expat cultre, history and nightlife are just some of the drawcards. Your trip doesn’t have to break the bank though. Krakow is one of the most reasonably priced…
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If you’re in the process of planning your next trip to Europe and want to know where the best parties are, look no further. This article has been written by foreigners who live in these cities. That’s a benefit to you because these locals know the best places to party since they live there. Don’t…
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In this article, you’ll see some of the best Krakow hotels, areas to stay and other Krakow accommodation as suggested by myself. As an expat living in Warsaw, I travel to Krakow regularly. Both for business, pleasure, and generally showing my friends who are visiting around the city. It’s without a doubt, one of the…
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The Poles History Forgot – Politics, Glamour & Columbus In this article, I’ll go over some of the most well-known Political figures of the world and show how they have some roots that can be traced back to Poland. Want to see the first post in this series? Check it out here. The 2nd of…
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The Poles History Forgot – Literature In this article, I’ll go over some of the most well-known writers in the world that have some kind of genealogy that can be traced back to Poland. Want to see the first post in this series? Check it out here. First up … ISAAC BASHEVIS SINGER At least…
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Once in a while a very interesting phenomenon occurs in Poland. Let’s call it the Rob Gronkowski Effect. Someone with a last name ending in ‘ski’ will pop up on the world stage and the Polish media will go into a twitter. The genealogical libraries will be busted open, the parish books dusted off and…
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With lively nightlife in the big cities, affordable housing and a slower pace of life in general – you may have decided to make the move to Poland. If so, you’ll join other expats who’ve already taken the plunge! Yet, you may be concerned about all the details you’ll need to handle, in order to…
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Poland and the Netherlands are 2 countries that Vincent from MyWarsawDream.blogspot.com really loves. He’s a Dutchman living in Warsaw and has answered a few questions about life here in Poland! Who am I? A Dutch guy from the countryside, 39, now living in Warsaw. Here I met my wife, here we are happy and here we will…
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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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