Poland

Why I keep coming back to Krakow – and time with my family

Why I keep coming back to Krakow – and time with my family

Why I keep coming back to Krakow!?! Well, there are a few reasons. Firstly, it is one of the most beautiful cities in Eastern Europe, with plenty on offer. From the Jewish quarter (Kazimierz) to the stunning, historical old town, there is always something to…

Skiing in Zakopane, Poland vs. Jasná, Slovakia

Skiing in Zakopane, Poland vs. Jasná, Slovakia

It is always good to be back in Poland again, spending time with my family as well as skiing. I wanted to hike the polish mountains last year but decided to do the three day walk instead and so, this winter, I finally went skiing…

Kraków, Auschwitz & Birkenau and Breslau

Kraków, Auschwitz & Birkenau and Breslau

After a gorgeous and sunny day yesterday it is back to rather miserable cold and rainy weather. So I am sitting inside, drinking a hot tea and writing my next flashback blog. About Kraków (Krakau) and Breslau (both during winter and summer) + the unbelievable history…

The Szlak Orlich Gniazd trail – my 3 day hike in Poland

The Szlak Orlich Gniazd trail – my 3 day hike in Poland

The family and wedding time is over. So, after all the eating and vodka drinking (yes, there is always lots of it, especially with some of my cousins), it was time to be active again. Hiking in Poland is very popular amongst the locals, and…

Warsaw, family time and the wedding – Poland (part 2)

Warsaw, family time and the wedding – Poland (part 2)

The past few days I have been busy with family and recovering from the wedding. I only had some time now to tell you more about the second part of the journey through Poland as well as Warsaw, family time and the wedding. Soo much…

Wolf’s Lair and Gdańsk – A road trip through my birth country Poland (part 1)

Wolf’s Lair and Gdańsk – A road trip through my birth country Poland (part 1)

Being born in Poland and growing up in Germany had its advantages and disadvantages, and the older I get the more I like to know more about my birth country. (See story below). As I was coming from the Baltic States, my first trip through…