Planning a visit to Poland? Make sure the charming seaside town of Gdansk is in your plans. This colorful, cosmopolitan city has a storied past and meticulously reconstructed architecture from its destruction during and after WWII. You can follow the Royal Route where visiting monarchs were welcomed into the heart of the city. You’ll walk past elegant tenement houses, where the wealthy lived, explore 14th century Market Square, see Neptune’s Fountain, and walk through elaborate architectural gates, ending at the harbor. This post covers the best things to do in Gdansk, a city that will surprise you. Note: if you want to read more about the incredible history of Gdansk,…

Planning to visit picturesque Poland? Make sure a visit to Warsaw Old Town is in your plans. This UNESCO a world Heritage site is beautiful, complete with a grand Royal Castle, Renaissance-era fortifications, quaint old world squares, majestic churches, and an incredible history. Old Town Warsaw, originally dating to the 13th and 14th centuries, is considered the newest old town in the world as it was meticulously rebuilt after almost 90% of it was leveled by Nazi troops in the 1944 Warsaw Uprising. It’s so well-reconstructed, you will feel like you’ve been transported back in time. This post covers the best things to do in Old Town Warsaw. The 18…

Charming Krakow is a living testament to Poland’s rich cultural heritage. Revered for its architectural beauty, 13th century Old Town was the Poland’s capital for centuries. On the hill, over the cave where a legendary dragon once dwelled, you can explore colorful Wawel Castle, one of the largest castle complexes in Poland. Further south lies Kazimierz, Krakow’s historic Jewish Quarter. This former ghetto, full of tragic stories, has since been gentrified and is now a thriving foodie destination. This post covers the best things to see and do in Krakow, what to expect as a visitor, and how to get around. Best Things To Do In Krakow The Barbican And…