Summer months are, by far and collectively, the busiest months for tourism across European countries. But, if you ask me, one of the best times to visit Europe is during winter. Daylight hours made fade and temperatures may drop, but the tourists also diminish. And, in cities where snow falls often or occasionally, wandering historical … Continue reading 8 Cozy Cities in Europe, Perfect for a Winter Visit
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Inspiration to Visit Poland in 18 Photos
INSPIRATION TO VISIT POLAND Gdańsk, Wroclaw, Krakow- places I hadn't heard of until I moved to Europe. Despite having strong Polish heritage, the only memory associations I had with Poland were Warsaw and Aushwitz. And now, after visits to all three, Poland is, without question, one of my favourite places in Europe. In fact, as … Continue reading Inspiration to Visit Poland in 18 Photos
Wandering Wroclaw, A Weekend in Poland
A GUIDE TO WHAT TO DO IN WROCLAW It's no secret I love Polish cities- Krakow and Gdansk were two of my favourite weekend city breaks while living in London. Not to be outdone by cities more frequented in the country, Wroclaw was just as lovely as my other Polish trips. In fact, I believe … Continue reading Wandering Wroclaw, A Weekend in Poland
#Take12Trips: August + September
After a pretty low key June and July, August and September felt crazy busy. With a few long weekend trips, as well as city breaks, spread over both months, the weeks flew by. October's also set to be a busy month- I'm taking my first extended chunk of time off this year- spending a few … Continue reading #Take12Trips: August + September
Gallivanting Beautiful Gdańsk
Gdańsk, a place I hadn't heard of until moving to Europe, but one I can't believe wasn't on my travel radar sooner. A beautiful city on the Baltic Sea, Gdańsk is often overlooked by travellers going to Poland, heading to Krakow or Warsaw instead. Having visited Krakow earlier in the year and being astounded by its … Continue reading Gallivanting Beautiful Gdańsk
#Take12Trips: April + May
Remember that time I wrote a monthly recap for March before the month was even over because I was so ahead on posts? No denying that's no longer the case. With an April where I was traveling outside the country or to different parts of England every weekend, and a May that saw similar levels … Continue reading #Take12Trips: April + May
Two Days in Krakow, Poland
Krakow, an unexpected gem of a destination. Beautiful architecture, friendly locals, good food, great culture and amazing affordability, Krakow is all these things and more. During the weekend, I couldn’t get over how beautiful all the pastel buildings were, how much greenery there was in and around city centre, and how interesting it was to see … Continue reading Two Days in Krakow, Poland
Photo Diary: Krakow
Krakow was my first time in Poland and an unexpected gem of a destination. And, to be truthful- a trip I forgot about until the week beforehand when RyanAir emailed me a check-in reminder. It was a spur of the moment trip booking I'd made in early 2018- I found a cheap flight (£40 return), … Continue reading Photo Diary: Krakow
Travel Crush: Poland
Growing up with Polish influence (my mother's side of the family is Polish), meant several things: one of the most important being there were always homemade pierogis. It wasn't until middle school that I realized not every kid knew the joy of homemade pierogis. Delicious dumplings aside, visiting Poland has long been a dream of mine, largely … Continue reading Travel Crush: Poland