ENG | PL One thing I’ve learnt recently was that you don’t really need to travel far away to be a tourist. While you might not be used to “travelling your hometown” and think that you wouldn’t really enjoy it because you already perfectly know it – these tips for local travel might surprise you with different ways to enjoy your hometown as a tourist & maybe even convince you…
Author: Milena
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The mysteries of the Nidzica Castle
Read moreENG | PL Charming accommodation, a restaurant with inspiring dishes, historic gothic architecture or maybe Teutonic walls on a hill? Whatever you call it – it all fit perfectly as a description of this wonderful Teutonic castle in Masuria full of history and its own kind of personality. The castle in Nidzica – because that’s what we’re talking about – is the essence of good taste, a historical journey into…
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Home staycation ideas for when you can’t travel
Read moreENG | PL When I was sitting at home during the times of quarantine in my city, all I could think of was how much I wanted to travel. Since that wasn’t possible and I couldn’t stop my need for wanderlust, I had to get creative! That’s when I realized that I could take this opportunity and use it as a vacation at home: make it a staycation. With the…
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7 Reasons to visit Hotel Zamek Ryn (Castle)
Read moreENG | PL Masuria, a region in the north-eastern Poland, is considered to be one of the wonders of nature. Surrounded by 2,000 lakes, numerous canals and forests, it makes it possible for everyone to feel exceptionally close to nature – which is why Masuria region is extremely often visited by tourists from both Poland and abroad. Somewhere in between the natural beauties, there are many structures which history dates…
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Boutique hotel of Masuria – Hotel St Bruno
Read moreENG | PL Boutique hotel, the pearl of Masuria, a hotel with a soul, a rescued monument – these are just a few of the many terms that can be attributed to the amazingly restored former Teutonic castle, which currently houses one of the most beautiful hotels in Poland – the four-star Hotel St Bruno in Giżycko! This small hotel with a great personality has captivated our hearts – you…
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17 Hidden Travel Costs: Travel budget tips
Read moreENG | PL Travelling can be cheap or expensive, mostly depending on the form, destination & standards we choose. But no matter what kind of vacation we want, there are always some hidden travel costs that we should either take into consideration while planning the journey or some that we can even learn to avoid or reduce. Their phenomenon lays in the fact that we forget about them most of…
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95 Replicas of Famous Landmarks
Read moreENG | PL Historical monuments are epic, let’s agree on that. They have a whole story behind them, adding up to their touristic value & making people obsess over visiting them. As a result, there are millions of people visiting the most famous monuments, cities like Rome or Venice, making it impossible to see the architectural gems in peace. But what majority of the people don’t know is that.. these…
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Working on a cruise ship: Crew answers
Read moreENG | PL If you ever wondered how working on a cruise ship looks like, this article will clear your doubts. I asked 9 members of the cruise crew from different departments questions about working on board. Are you curious what I found out?
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Embarkation Day Cruise Tips
Read moreENG | PL We are finally stepping foot on this luxurious sea giant. This dream has been haunting us for so long and now it’s becoming a reality. We have arrived to the port, deposited our luggage and went through the embarkation procedure. We got on the ship and now… and now what? We find ourselves in a big lobby, a bit lost, a bit overwhelmed. What’s our next move?…
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Poland from a foreigner’s point of view
Read moreENG | PL Today’s post is going to be quite different from what you can usually see on our blog. I think most of us who travel at some point ask themselves a question of how does a foreigner actually see our own country. Well, I asked myself the same. Not long ago, my boyfriend have visited Poland for the first time and I took this opportunity to hold a…