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The Best Small Towns and Villages in Poland

Lódz: On the outside, Poland's second-largest city (pronounced "Woodge") appears cold and gray, a former industrial powerhouse that has gone through some tough times and looks it. But…

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The Best Things to Bring Home from Your Visit in Poland

Amber (Gdansk): What is it about this ossified pine-tar resin that's so mesmerizing? Gdansk grew wealthy over the centuries on the amber trade, and the demand today is as strong as…

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The Best Local Food in Poland

The Best Places to Get PierogiLeniwa (Torun): Leniwa means "lazy," but the genial folks here are anything but in making some of the best pierogi in the country. The various types of…

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The Best Museums in Poland

Museum of the Warsaw Uprising (Warsaw): When you're done walking through the exhibitions and watching the startling documentaries filmed during the fighting in 1944 on display here,…

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The Best Hotel Bargains in Poland

Hotel Karmel (Kraków): This lovely family-run inn, tucked away on a quiet street in the former Jewish quarter of Kazimierz, is a total surprise. From the warm and smiling receptionist…

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Best Dining Bets in Poland

Piwnica Swidnicka (Wrocaw): At first glance, this pub looks like a classic tourist trap; but it's actually an excellent traditional Polish restaurant serving big plates of classic…

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Best Hotel Bets in Poland

Podewils (Gdansk): Boutique hotels with genuine Old World flair, run by a crew with Jeeves' touch for pampering guests, are few and far between in Poland. Podewils is one of these…

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The Best Authentic Experiences in Poland

Drink Beer from a Straw: This inexplicable practice is especially popular among women, but occasionally you'll see Polish guys doing it, as well. The idea is to sweeten the beer first…

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The Best Architectural Landmarks in Poland

Wawel (Kraków): Poland's pride and joy, and the country's number-one tourist attraction, the original castle dates from around the 10th century, when the area was first chosen as the…

Guide Article / In Depth in Poland

Recommended Books, Films & Music in Poland

Poland is well-known for its contribution to international cinema, having spawned a generation of world-renowned directors in the immediate aftermath of World War II. Poland's…

Guide Article / In Depth in Poland

Today in Poland

Poland these days finds itself a bit like a gangly adolescent on the world stage. With a population of around 40 million people, Poland is by far the biggest of the mainly former…

Guide Article / In Depth in Poland

History in Poland

Nowhere in Europe will you feel recent history more strongly than in Poland. The country's unenviable physical position through the ages -- between Germany in the west and Russia to…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Poland

For Nature Lovers in Poland

In Poland, an "outdoor" vacation invariably boils down to either mountains or seashore. That means having to choose between the Baltic Sea and Mazurian Lakes far in the north, or the…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Poland

In One Week in Poland

There's no way to cover the entire country in just 1 week, so this itinerary is divided into two itineraries for you to choose between, depending on how you want to spend your time:…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Poland

In Two Weeks in Poland

In 2 weeks, you can cover a lot of ground, even in Poland. While you'll still have to pick and choose, you'll at least have a chance to relax at the major sites and hit some…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Poland

For Families in Poland

Poland isn't the easiest of destinations for families with children. Walking with younger children can prove strenuous, and even older kids may not have an appreciation of the historic…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Poland

A Historic Path in Poland

A 5-Day Focus on Jewish HeritageFive days is barely enough time to begin to scratch the surface of Poland's immense and important Jewish history. This tour assumes you're beginning…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Warsaw

The Old City in Warsaw

Old Town & Royal Route The beautiful baroque and Renaissance-style burghers' houses of the Old Town would be remarkable in their own right for their period detailing, but what…

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Best Summer Destinations in Europe: Where to Go in 2025

Many travel pros will tell you to save Europe for the late spring or early fall in order to avoid extreme temperatures and summer crowds. But an international vacation at the end of…