The greatest empire in Renaissance Europe was born in Lublin in Lesser Poland in 1569. The Union of Lublin created the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, and Lublin, on the old road from Kraków to Vilnius, was the place where the document was signed. Lublin’s Old Town is guarded by two gates and has a Renaissance castle in …
In West Pomerania, the city of Szczecin is a major seaport that first grew rich from trade on the Baltic in the Middle Ages. Known as Stettin in German, it’s a city that has passed between opposing powers for hundreds of years. The Dukes of Pomerania were replaced by the Swedes, followed by the Prussian …
On Gdańsk Bay, Gdynia is a port city that sprouted in the interwar years of the 20th century. With white sandy beaches and coastal forest it quickly became a holiday resort, but was also Poland’s embarkation point for emigrants to America. A new museum on this delicate topic and the Polish diaspora opened in 2015, …
Poland’s largest port flourished during Medieval times as a merchant city trading Baltic amber. In the 20th century events took place in Gdańsk that would affect the course of world history. On 1 September 1939 the Wehrmacht launched their Invasion of Poland at the Westerplatte peninsula north of the city. And just over four decades …
A city with its own identity, dialect and customs, Poznań in the Greater Poland region is where Catholicism first gained a foothold on Polish soil. Poland’s first diocese was founded here on the Cathedral island in the 10th century by the nation’s first king. This river island sits on the shoulder of the Renaissance Old …
The New England state of Vermont is located in the northeast corner of the USA and happens to be the sixth smallest of all states. It is also one of the safest and most tranquil states in the entire country, with the Green Mountains making up for a large portion of its terrain. Vermont is …
The central Italian region of Tuscany is one of the most picturesque landscapes in all of Europe. Sitting high on the bucket lists of well-cultured travelers from around the world, Tuscany has a wealth of traditional towns and quaint villages to explore. Tuscany is a cultural overload in every sense of the word. From art …
As the capital of the French-speaking province of Canada, Quebec City is a truly multicultural destination. Set within the Province of Quebec, the city is divided by the Saint Lawrence River. Quebec City has a great deal of history to explore. With buildings dating back to the early 1600’s, many parts of the city allow …
Seoul is one of the most under the radar capital cities in Asia. This is such a great shame, as it also happens to be one of the most bright and exciting. There is so much to see and do in Seoul, not to mention the huge amounts to eat and drink. Although under the …
Glacier National Park is one of the USA’s finest wilderness spaces. Sprawling for over 1500-square miles, Glacier National Park is a dream come true for the adventurous traveler. Encompassed by Montana’s awe-inspiring Rocky Mountains, Glacier National Park runs north across the Canadian border. Did you know that there are over 700-miles of hiking trails in …