Travel

Lanckorona Frozen in Time

Friday, October 3, 2008

Unique 19th century wooden architecture, delightful craft-work and above all peace and quiet - the hillside village of Lanckorona is one of the Malopolska region's cultural gems.

Polish and Slovak national park systems aim to make trails in Tatra and Pieniny mountains accessible for handicapped people

Thursday, August 2, 2007

The national park systems of Poland and Slovakia are making trails in the Tatra and Pieniny mountains wheelchair-accessible.

Rope Park opens: Krakow has a new attraction for thrill-seekers

Thursday, July 26, 2007

At the end of ul. Widlakowa, behind the ramshackle buildings of Pychowice, there is a small forest with a little clearing and a large sign ? "Krakowski Park Linowy" ("Krakow Rope Park").

Apostle of Divine Mercy: The inspiring life of Helena Kowalska, or St. Faustina

Sunday, July 22, 2007

She was born Helena Kowalska on August 25, 1905 to devout Catholic peasants in Glogowiec.

Aurochses from Niepolomice forest wanted in Europe

Sunday, July 22, 2007

Known in Europe as a rare breed, Niepolomice Forest aurochses cost tens of thousands of zloty, reported commercial Radio ZET last week.

Winding road trip through forgotten regions of Europe

Sunday, July 22, 2007

On Thursday, July 5, the newest exhibit of the year-long "Transculture" project opened in Bunkier Sztuki.

Mapping the city by sound and smell

Sunday, July 22, 2007

The invisible map is a peculiar guidebook created by people who have never seen the place they describe or the city where they live. Wroclaw already has a map like this.

The Tatras, with their famous resort Zakopane, are not the only mountains in Poland.There are many smaller but just as picturesque ranges elsewhere.One of them, Beskid Wyspowy, is only 60 kilometers southeast of Krakow.

A soothing Tyniec for tourists

Sunday, July 22, 2007

If you want a change of pace from crowded tourist attractions in bustling central Krakow, consider trying Tyniec.

Whole of Europe in Inwald

Sunday, July 22, 2007

Dream World (Swiat Marzen) Miniature Park opened last weekend in Inwald, some 60 kilometers from Krakow. Visitors can enjoy a tour around Europe in a few short hours.