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Hiking to Morskie Oko

Morskie Oko is an incredible lake situated in the Tatra Mountains near Zakopane, in the southern area of Poland. It’s a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers alike and…

Read full story «Getting from Poland to Lithuania by Train»

Getting from Poland to Lithuania by Train

Years ago, during the communist era, direct trains ran from Warsaw to Vilnius, routing through Grodno and Belarus. These services were discontinued before the fall of communism due to low…

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How to find your perfect Airbnb place

Much has been written about travelling with Airbnb, or any other similar platform for that matter. Generally, however, these are just general articles, written by people who may … or…

Read full story «Getting to Zakopane»

Getting to Zakopane

(Updated December 2023!) Getting to Zakopane seems like an easy task. It is considered the tourist capital of Poland, and millions of people visit it every year. However, there are…

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Warsaw airports

The two airports Warsaw, the largest city in Poland, is served by two airports. The first is Warsaw Chopin Airport, with the IATA code WAW. It is conveniently located near…

Read full story «Zakopane with Kids»

Zakopane with Kids

It’s impossible to get bored in the mountains! And yet, guests coming to Zakopane often ask me about things they can do with the kids in Zakopane and the surrounding…