Bucket List 196: Poland!
The Road Travelled · Tales From Poland · Photos
Country 88/196: Poland. Few European countries have experienced such rapid transformation in the past two decades as Poland, with its cities expanding and its economy becoming a model for the continent. The most visible signs of this change are in Warsaw, where the skyline continues to rise higher and higher. Despite this growth, the city has managed to preserve the charm of its Old Town, the lush green spaces, and the safety of its streets—all while offering the best pierogi around (though the prices have caught up). Łódź, on the other hand, is more understated but no less interesting, with its thriving arts scene and quirky spots like Pasaz Rozy and the Gutenberg Tenement House. Don’t miss the Brick Coffee Factory off Piotrkowska Street for the best brew in the city.
The Road Travelled
Tales From Poland
Puns? I’ve got Lódz of them
February 18th, 2025 The final leg of our last European mega-trip began with a dreary drive across central Poland, leaving behind the bustling streets and blue skies of Warsaw for the muted grey of a winter’s day in Łódź. The name, like so many Polish cities, proved a challenge for our Welsh tongues—pronounced something like "Wuj"—and after some…
We Came, Warsaw, We Conquered
February 15th, 2025 After a swift and somewhat relieved escape from Belarus, we made our way through the rolling beauty of the Lithuanian countryside, savouring the last quiet moments of the Baltics before entering the infamous Suwałki Gap. This quiet, largely uninhabited stretch of land may seem innocuous at first glance, but it serves as the shortest route…
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Poland
Country: 88/196 Visited: Autumn ’24
