Oświęcim’s rich history is often overlooked to it’s truly horrific claim to fame – the home of Auschwitz. Oświęcim has seen its share of hardships – the town was destroyed during the Mongol invasion of 1241, the town was burned in 1655 during the Swedish invasion and a battle between Austria and Prussia was fought […]
Month: July 2017
Kraków, Poland
Kraków was once the capital of Poland, but today it is locally known as the cultural capital of Poland. Kraków is known for its love of art, food and music. With delicious food, amazing street performers and friendly people – it is hard not to fall in love instantly when walking through the town. I […]
Warsaw, Poland
Warsaw wasn’t originally on our list of European destinations, but once we looked at how cheap the train tickets were, we decided to go for it. I am so glad we didn’t skip it. Warsaw’s history is fascinating, sad and uplifting. We learned more about the Polish people here, and found how resilient they are. […]