Love and Tradition: Highlander Weddings in Poland
This summer was shaping up to be quite the adventure for my boyfriend and me, with an unexpected twist in our travel plans.
Poland
Chochołowska Valley – surrounded by the sea of Crocuses
When I visited my family in April, we decided to drive to Zakopane – a famous mountain destination in Poland, to enjoy hiking
Malbork Castle – largest Gothic castle complex in the world
Forty-five minutes away from Gdańsk lies the city of Malbork, where you can find a breathtaking castle from the 13th century. The castle
Westerplatte – where II World War started
Westerplatte is a large protective peninsula shielding Gdańsk’s Nowy Port to its south. Its significant defensive role was proven on September 1, 1939,
Gdańsk – a perfect weekend getaway
Gdańsk is a fascinating city with a rich history blending tradition and modernity flawlessly. Together with the neighboring cities of Sopot and Gdynia,
Escape rooms in Poland
Escape Rooms in Poland I am lucky enough to have a family in the area, that is a mekka for Escape Rooms –
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Chojnik Castle
Chojnik Castle has been standing proudly on the hill above Sobieszów city for centuries overlooking the stunning area. You can see the Karkonosze
Jelenia Góra – the Pearl of the Karkonosze Mountains
Jelenia Góra (Deer Mountain in English and Hirschberg in German) was our first stop in Lower Silesia and a starting point to our