Dear Steemers!
Today I'm starting my serie about Poland and I'm going to show you in 3 points why you should add this country to your destination wish list.
Photo. Warsaw
Just in case you’re not sure about Poland…
📍 No, Polish is not Russian. It’s true that these languages sound similar but they are different.
📍 Holland is also an European country, but it’s 6 times smaller than Poland
📍 It’s one of the biggest countries in middle Europe, the country with the richest history, the most friendly people and delicious food!
Poland probably is not an obvious holiday destination, but it has a lot to offer. It's the perfect place for a weekend getaway, a skiing trip, or a peaceful beach escape. From impressive natural beauty to rich history and mouthwatering food, here is why Poland should be on your top travel bucket list. Check this out!
Photo. Koziniec quarry at Bóbrka - Solina
Reason ONE - VARIETY OF LANDSCAPES
Polish countryside, the seaside to the north, and mountains to the south provide visitors with a variety of landscapes to relax in. Resorts in the south attract skiers and hikers, while those who want to relax on the beach or look for the amber, will have to head to the coast. In between, forests, hide flora and fauna and beautiful lakes with a lot activities options, manor houses or castles. 🏖🌳🏔⛵⛪
Photo. Sunrise on the Hel Peninsula - Baltic Sea
Photo. Tatra Mountains
And everything in this 38 million population country in the middle of Europe. Poland also boasts 14 unique UNESCO World Heritage Sites you can not miss.💡📍
Photo. Countryside
Photo. Arabian horse farm in Janów Podlaski
Reason TWO - CULTURE
Poland, is packed with history. Soak it all in.
History of the country beautifully reflects in architecture. The diversity of Polish cities and towns means that each city in Poland has a distinct feel and social culture.
Photo. Gdańsk
Photo. Happy summer in Sopot
The architecture in Poland is truly beautiful. From Warsaw’s urban pulse to Krakow’s historic pride, to Wroclaw’s whimsy, to Gdansk’s stately maritime heritage. Polish cities distinguish themselves from one another easily. You can also find there plenty of castles and they are nothing short of remarkable. You can takes tours though the castles and see all the history that they have to offer.
Photo. Left: Castle in Niedzica; Right: Potocki Palace in Radzyń Podlaski
You’ll also be lucky to experience the country’s hospitality. The good-hearted Poles love having guests over, you’ll be treated like a family member straight away. Poles know how to party all year round. Whether it’s a friend’s wedding, a summer music festival, or a regular Friday night in the club, there is always a reason to celebrate. Be careful though – Poles can drink a lot!🍾🍻
Photo. Woodstock Festival 2017 in Kostrzyn Nad Odrą
Reason THREE - FOOD AND PRICES
Poland is still a fairly cheap European destination.💰💳 In general, you will get cheap food, cheap drinks including alcohol, cheap cigarettes if you’re still into the habit and so on. Even if you only eat out and move around with a cab, you will still not spend too much during your stay.
Photo. Mazury Lakes
Hotels are relatively cheap - you can find a ton of hotels that range from $20-$60 a day. Of course, you could always indulge in a more lavish hotel, but when you visit Poland, there’s so much to see, you won’t be spending much time in your room anyway.😉
Photo. Wistula
I’m sure you’ve heard people going on and on about how incredible Polish food is, but you have no idea just how good it is until you try it in the country itself.💚🍲
Start your day with some soft-boiled eggs….and dip the bread to into the yolk. Then go and have a zapiekanka for lunch (a baguette with cheese, mushrooms, onions or peppers and sometimes meat or ketchup). Finish off your day with gołabki or pierogis (dumplings) or cabbage bigos. Autumn is mushroom season, which means that dishes will feature forest-fresh fungi.
Photo. Honey fungus (Opieńki)
Beverages from Poland should also be tried. Flavorful beers and delicate vodkas appear on restaurant and bar menus or can be purchased from shops.
Do you still have any doubts? Do you still wonder where you are going to buy your next ticket?
TIPS FOR YOUR STAY IN POLAND🇵🇱 :
📍 If you’re coming from the EU remember that Poland is also part of the Schengen zone which means that there are no physical boundaries at the borders. This means that you can easily travel by car from, for example, Germany without any hassle at the border crossing because there is no border crossing. The main roads in Poland are in a good condition, local ones are getting better with every year.
📍 To make your stay even cheaper, fly in with one of the low cost airlines such as Ryanair or Wizzair, eat your meals at the famous milk bars, get around by public bikes and book your stay at a hostel or rent out an Airbnb.
📍 If you love to shop, you will feel right at home when you visit Poland. With TONS of shopping centers and cute, little boutiques offering unique souvenirs, you’ll never get bored of spending your money.
📍 If you want to visit few main cities by public transport, buy your tickets online for bus, train or flight - there are domestic connections offered by some airlines (Ryanair, LOT, Eurolot, Sprint Air).
Photo. Warsaw from Palace of Culture and Science
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