Christmas in the Zoo
Christmas came to Copenhagen and basks all the places in Christmas lights and holiday atmosphere. Copenhagen Zoo is one of those places illuminated by lights and surrounded by almonds and churros aroma, where you can go and have fun for
Edo Wonderland – move back in time to a Samurai era
Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura is a history-themed park recreating the Japanese town and bringing visitors the culture and atmosphere of the Edo period(1603-1868). It is located in Nikko, only 2 hours away by train from Tokyo. The vast village consists
Christmas Market in Egeskov Slot
Egeskov Castle (Egeskov Slot), located in the south part of the Funen, is Europe's best-preserved Renaissance water castle. According to legend, it took an entire forest of oak trees to build the foundation, hence the name Egeskov (oak forest). Egeskov Castle was on
Tokyo Disneyland & Tokyo DisneySea – two days of Disney magic
Being a huge fan of amusement parks, I had to visit Tokyo Disneyland! There are actually two parks in Tokyo, located next to each other, under the Disney banner: Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, and I spent a day in
teamLab Borderless – the most Instagramable place in Tokyo
*** The museum will close in August 2022, and a new teamLab museum will reopen at a city-center location in Tokyo sometime in 2023*** We started our Japan trip with a visit to the teamLab Borderless, officially known as the Mori
Japan during Autumn Leaves season
Just before the COVID lockdown, I was lucky to travel to Japan to celebrate my 30th birthday. The last time I was there, it was during Sakura (cherry blossom) season, this time, I decided to hunt down red leaves during
Zborów Mountain – wedding rocks
After visiting Ogrodzieniec Castle, we still had some time and energy, so after some recommendation from my mom's friend, we decided to check out Zborów Mountain. Zborów Mountain, sometimes called Berkowa Mountain, is the highest hill with a height of 462
Ogrodzieniec Castle – follow Witcher’s footsteps
When I watched the Witcher series on Netflix, I had a feeling I knew the castle from somewhere. After a little bit of Googling, I found out it was Ogrodzieniec Castle, which is located less than an hour away from
Kościeliska Valley
Dolina Kościeliska (The Kościeliska Valley) is located in the Western Tatras. It is a 9 km long trail leading through the second-largest valley on the Polish side of the Tatra Mountains. You can extend the hike along the route by
Zakopane – winter capital of Poland
Zakopane, called the winter capital of Poland, is a lovely town situated at the foothills of the majestic Tatra mountains. But Zakopane is a place to visit in every season, not only in the winter. It offers incredible views and
Lumagica – Spooky LumiNights
"LUMAGICA - Spooky LumiNights" is a light festival with fantastic light art and music. As you stroll through the area, you will pass by the illuminated spooky pumpkins, spiders, and skeletons. You will see enormous shimmering and gleaming sculptures, light
The Kletno Uranium mine
The Kletno Uranium mine is located on the northern slope of Żmijowiec in the Śnieżnik Massif in Lower Silesia in Poland. For many years, this place was inaccessible to tourists, with the Underground Tourist Route becoming available only in 2002. I
Włodarz – mysterious Project Riese
Włodarz, an underground complex built in the Włodarz mountain massif (Wolfberg in German, Wolf's Mountain in English), was the last Riese complexes we visited during our tour. Project Riese (Giant) continues to be one of the most mysterious construction projects of II
Halloween in Tivoli 2021
Tivoli gardens Tivoli is many things, but first of all, it is an amusement park. It is quite old, as it has been founded in 1843. The gardens in the name come from the fact that the whole area is a
Książ Castle – the Pearl of Lower Silesia
Książ Castle (Fürstenstein in German), located in Lower Silesia, is the third-largest castle in Poland and one of the biggest in Europe, with over 400 rooms (about 600 if you include service rooms). The castle stands proudly atop a steep
Grodno Castle – The Guardian of Silesian Valley
Grodno Castle (Kynsburg, Königsberg) stands on the summit of Mount Choina overlooking the Bystrzyca River. In the early years of its existence, it belonged to the Silesian dukes of the Piast dynasty and was one of the largest castles in the entire region.
Church of Peace in Świdnica
Church of Peace in Świdnica, erected in 1657, is one of the most impressive temples I have seen in Poland. The uniqueness of this church is emphasized by the fact that it is made only from perishable materials such as
The Underground City of Osówka – Project Riese
Project Riese (Giant) is one of the most mysterious construction projects of II WW. It was conducted in the region of the Owl Mountains by Nazi Germany. Even now, so many years after the II WW, no one is sure
Walimskie Drifts – mysterious Project Riese
Project Riese (Giant) is one of the most mysterious construction projects of II WW. It was conducted in the region of the Owl Mountains by Nazi Germany. Even now, so many years after the II WW, no one is sure
Colorful lakelets – hidden gem of Sudetes Mountains
Colorful lakelets (Kolorowe Jeziorka) located in Rudawy Janowickie are interestingly colored artificial ponds formed in place of former pyrite mines at the slope of Wielka Kopa mountain in the Lower Silesia region. In 2011, lakelets were chosen by the National Geographic