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Christmas in the Zoo

Christmas in 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 a day appreciating animals. The Zoo prepared some workshops for kids, meeting with Santa Claus, … Read more

Edo Wonderland – move back in time to a Samurai era

Edo Wonderland

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 of rows of merchant houses, samurai mansions, teahouses, restaurants, and an exciting Ninja village. The … Read more

Christmas Market in Egeskov Slot

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 my Denmark-must-see list for a long while, but somehow I never made it there. … Read more

Zborów Mountain – wedding rocks

Zborów Mountain

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 m lying in the range of Kroczyckie Rocks. It is one of the most … Read more

Ogrodzieniec Castle – follow Witcher’s footsteps

Ogrodzieniec Castle

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 my family home! So when my boyfriend and I went for a short family visit, … Read more

Zakopane – winter capital of Poland

Tatra Mountains

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 unforgettable experiences all year round. I am pretty sentimental about the place as I used … Read more

Lumagica – Spooky LumiNights

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 corridors, and light shows that illuminate your path. In the heart of the light festival, … Read more

Włodarz – mysterious Project Riese

Włodarz

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 WW conducted in the region of the Owl Mountains by Nazi Germany. Currently, four … Read more

Książ Castle – the Pearl of Lower Silesia

Książ Castle

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 cliff overlooking the nearby verdant valleys, covered with trees and flowing creeks. The beautiful gardens … Read more

Grodno Castle – The Guardian of Silesian Valley

Grodno Castle

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. The stronghold was built for defensive purposes strategically on the mountain to guard the … Read more