Krakow, Poland is a special place. First settled during the 7th century, Krakow blossomed during the Middle Ages as both the capital of Poland and a member of the Hanseatic League, a powerful confederation of merchants. Trade made the city prosperous, and the founding of a major university brought science and art into the mix. […]
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Pretty Palaces of Warsaw, Poland
When I first started planning my trip to Warsaw, Poland, I figured my time would be spent marveling at the restored medieval center and delving into the city’s extremely troubled WWII history. Little did I know that the best attractions in Warsaw would be ornately decorated palaces! While Warsaw Royal Castle was rebuilt from the […]
Essential Poland: Warsaw, Krakow, and Auschwitz
Poland is a nation of incredible beauty and terrible tragedy. Rarely have I felt so many conflicting emotions in one destination. But to travel there and overlook the past is impossible. As a Polish friend told me, everyone she knows has been affected in some way by war and occupation, whether through the loss of […]