Travel

There are many versions of why Stanislaw excommunicated Boleslaw, setting the stage for the prelate?s death. Some versions are plausible because they appear rooted in historical fact. Others are legends without a historical basis.

Three Krakow sightseeing guides are helping visitors explore places off the beaten path with such unusual approaches as tours in private cars and shots of vodka to brighten the mood.

Some news organizations say drunken British tourists have become a serious problem in Krakow, but the staff of some pubs they frequent and city tourism officials say the reports are overblown.