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Dziwaczne Odkrycia: A Guide to Łódź’s Ulica Piotrkowska, the Longest Shopping Street In Europe

With a length of 4.9 kilometres, Łódź’s Ulica Piotrkowska (Piotrkowska Street) attracts visitors from far and wide. Put simply, it is the longest street in Poland and is often dubbed the longest street in Europe, although other streets debate this. Here is a concise guide to exploring this iconic street which was originally called Bigel Read more about Dziwaczne Odkrycia: A Guide to Łódź’s Ulica Piotrkowska, the Longest Shopping Street In Europe[…]

How to Start Playing at an Online Casino From Poland

While Poland has some proper casinos, during lockdown, online gambling and gaming has skyrocketed and you can now enjoy it all online. Some things seem quite easy to do until you start and find out that it is not as easy as you envisaged. If you want to start playing at an online casino, this Read more about How to Start Playing at an Online Casino From Poland[…]

From France to Gdańsk: Accommodation and Sightseeing

I have now been to the beautiful Polish seaside city of Gdańsk in seven consecutive calendar years, a statistic I never thought would happen way back in 2016. But here I am in 2022, back in the city I love, a city that inspired me so much. I was also here in 2017, 2018, 2019, Read more about From France to Gdańsk: Accommodation and Sightseeing[…]

Piątkowe Picie: The Best Craft Beer Bars in Lublin

At first, Lublin might not appear to be the gem of Polish cities for the avid tourist, but delve deeper and uncover a city ready for a tourism boom. The picturesque old town of Lublin is now a hive of activity at weekends, and especially in the summer season. As competition from bar owners grows, Read more about Piątkowe Picie: The Best Craft Beer Bars in Lublin[…]

Hostel Review: Sleeping on the LONGEST Street in Europe at Music Hostel, Łódź

The Cheapest Hostels in Łódź

Łódź is Poland’s third biggest city after Warsaw and Kraków. It’s a city for the more intrepid explorer and a welcome diversion from the more popular cities. In English, the city’s name means ‘boat’. In recent years, the influx of tourists has been increasing, leading to some competitions in the budget hostel market. This list Read more about The Cheapest Hostels in Łódź[…]

My Top 5 Places in Germany From My Travels

Poland borders Germany and as a result, I have passed across that border many times in my life. Indeed my very first trip to Poland, back in 2005 was actually overland via Germany. On that adventure I was with the GAWA, Green and White Army of Northern Ireland football fans and we backpacked through Berlin Read more about My Top 5 Places in Germany From My Travels[…]

Jacek and I in Projeckt PRL in Starogard Gdanski.

Piątkowe Picie: The First Eight Socialist PRL Themed Bars I Drank in in Poland

“Your joys are counterfeit; this happiness corrupt political shit” – Richey James Edwards. Today’s Piątkowe Picie (Thirsty/Drinking Fridays) is a glorious step back in time to the vintage era of communism. This is my latest craze in travel, it’s a fad, it’s a fashion, it’s a passion. Touring PRL and Communist/Socialist bars in Poland. “Maybe Read more about Piątkowe Picie: The First Eight Socialist PRL Themed Bars I Drank in in Poland[…]