Mariacka Street Gdansk Poland

Poland

Poland has so many gorgeous destinations to offer visitors. From the Free City of Gdansk in the north, the capital of Warsaw, the royal city of Krakow and the castles and countryside of Lower Silesia – there are almost too many magical destinations to choose from. For me, the highlights were Ksiaz Castle and Adrspach Rocks which looked like a scene from Lord of the Rings. Let’s start planning an exciting adventure around Poland!


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Facts about Poland

Currency: Polish złoty

Capital city: Warsaw

Official language: Polish

Population: 40 million

National animal: White-Tailed Eagle

Aula Leopoldina Wroclaw Polaroid

When is the best time to visit?

Poland is an all year round destination. However, the shoulder seasons of spring and autumm mean you skip the mass crowds that summer brings!

I highly recommend Travel Insurance for Poland. I always choose World Nomads;




Bucket List Experiences

wawel royal castle

gdansk

Wieliczka Salt Mine




Don’t miss this magical place

Adrspachrockcity

Things to know before visiting Poland

  1. You do not need a visa for short tourist trips to Poland. You can stay for a maximum of 90 days visa-free.
  2. You can book train tickets through the local transport website PKP Intercity. It’s easy to book and it’s in English.
  3. Don’t just visit the main tourist hub of Krakow. There are other amazing places to visit like Wroclaw and Gdansk.
  4. Most museums around the country are closed on a Monday.
  5. ATM skimming happens a lot here so go to an ATM inside a bank to keep your cards and money safe.






Travel Resources for Poland

Hotels: Booking.com

Transport: RentalCars.com

Trips & Tours: GetYourGuide

Travel Insurance: World Nomads

eSIM: Holafly

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