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Raczyński Palace in Rogalin – August 2019

The Raczynski Palace in Rogalin was the first stop on a very busy day schedule which included Gniezno as well as the Archeological Museum in Biskupin. I didn't know anything about the palace apart from the fact that it was listed in the top…
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Poznan – a walk in the old town – August 2019

Poznan is only about 150km from my Polish home. Not even 2 hours drive, but I have never been there. I remember stepping out onto a train ramp on the way to Warsaw, but never been there purposely. I guess there was never a need for it, and 150km…
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Lanckorona – Kalwaria Zebrzydowska

Lanckorona and Kalwaria Zebrzydowska are about 40 kilometers from Krakow. Maybe 1 hour drive so it's a great spot for a day-trip. We spent the whole day doing touristy things there. First stop was the monastery in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska. Beautiful…
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Pszczyna Castle

Pszczyna Castle lies in Southern Poland, close to the border with the Czech Republic. The first mention of that castle dates back to the 13th century. I really don't think that any part of this current castle is that old, but the history of…
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Polanica Zdroj – Kudowa Zdroj – Duszniki Zdroj

It sounds like way too much traveling for one day, but all these little towns are very close to each other. They are all spa towns in Klodzko County, Lower Silesian. About 90 kilometers from Wroclaw. All these towns have a history spanning hundreds…
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Moszna Castle in Upper Silesian Region

About 100 kilometers from Wroclas lies a small village of Moszna. There is very little to say about the village itself, however, the castle located in that small village is something worth writing about. It is one of the most beautiful castles…
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Trzebnica Kuzniczysko i Stary Mlyn

Having lived in Australia most of my life, travel distance for me is a very different concept compared to Europe. In Sydney, I drove 150km to get to the beach. I drove 750km to get to my holiday resort and that was no issue at all. Hell, Sydney…