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To understand Polish cuisine one has to know a bit about Polish history. Long story short – Poland was always either under occupation or very multiculti. That means Polish dishes are an amazing composition of different cultures. From East – Tatar, Turkish and Mongolian, Russian and Ruthenian to West – German, French, Italian and Jewish....
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We all love the charm of St Valentine’s Day – the anonymous love letters, the red hearts, the romantic dinners, the chocolate gifts… but do you actually know who Saint Valentine was, what did he do, where can you find him and what does he have to do with love? Here is the answer –...
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Kolejkowo Wroclaw
Do you feel like stepping into a different world? A world which seems well known but minimized, which gives you a chance to take look at it from a distance? Like looking at the mirror and seeing what you know so well but in a different dimension or reality? That is the feeling that you...
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You might have already read our post about winter festivities in Europe; if not – we cordially invite you to do so. In this post however, we would like to concentrate more on the Christmas fairs in Poland, which has also their special charm.
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Lodz (founded in 13th century) was an insignificant village until 19th century. The ugly duckling transformed into a beatiful swan with the miracle of industrialisation. Lodz became the first place in the Russian Empire to become an industrialised city. With high customs protecting the external borders and no virtually competition, the city boomed in an...
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If you think of Poland from the tourist point of view, you will think primarily of Krakow or of Warsaw. But there are several other places to see there. This time we would like to show you one of the very hidden gems – Lodz. You might be surprised that this is the third largest...
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