Category: Poland

This was the final stop on our four-city tour of Poland. This place was a pleasant surprise (as was all of Poland). A beautiful city full of history and sights. Two things Gdansk is known for – the location WWII started in 1939 and the birthplace of the Solidarity trade union in the 1980’s. We…

We arrived in Warsaw via train from Wroclaw on 18-Jun. We did some sightseeing, but most of our activities were more day-to-day living. This included seeing Nancy’s friends the Loves (Dan and Shervita), going to the doctor to get a prescription refilled, getting Nancy’s iPhone repaired, and laundry. We also went to a fan zone,…

Another beautiful Polish city with a welcoming market square. This city has been both German and Polish during its history which dates back over 1,000 years. It is also known as Breslau. The city is also known for the Wroclaw Dwarfs (or Gnomes). These little statues (over 400 reportedly) can be found all over the…

We made the necessary visit to this site in order to remember the atrocities and honor the victims so neither are forgotten. We booked a comprehensive tour of the infamous Auschwitz-Birkenau complex, which included transportation, admission, and a certified guide. This haunting site stands as the most well-known and deadliest concentration camp of the Nazi…

Beautiful city with a grand market square, plentiful parks, historical universities, Jewish Quarter, and Wawel Castle. Also close for visiting the Wieliczka Salt Mine and the infamous Auschwitz-Birkenau. Rynek Glówny (market square) Jewish Quarter Oskar Schindler’s Enamel Factory Wieliczka Salt Mine This UNESCO Heritage site, excavated since the 13th century, produced table salt continuously until…