Blog about Poland - Polish traditions, holidays, food and places worth visiting.
Poland is a beautiful and full of traditions country.
It is known for its hospitality, rich culture, breathtaking architecture and great food!
Poland ("Polska") is definitely worth seeing when travelling to Europe.
Hello everyone,
I would like to share with you this wonderful news!
I'm so fortunate to say that last month we were blessed with a beautiful Baby Boy!
We couldn't be happier!!! Welcome to this world little Jason!
I hope that you like this blue set that mama made for you ;))
Hello,
It's been a while since my last blog post.
Lots of great things happened and I've been positively distracted.
Finally, I got a chance to host my brother! It's a big deal for me!
For the first time, a close family member from Poland is visiting! :o)
Imagine the distance, the Atlantic Ocean between us, the time difference and plane ticket prices!
We don't get too many chances to see each other.
We're skyping, using social network web sites, sending postcards and e-cards, texting...
I miss my family every day and I'm so grateful for today's technology, but nothing can replace face to face meetings, hugs and laughs!
Horrifying prices of the plane tickets are not the only issue for my family in Poland.
They have to deal with visas, too.
For many people it used to be a discouraging, intimidating and disappointing process (and also expensive one!).
Poland has been waiting patiently for some changes about visas. Different promises and negotiations around this topic took place. Who knows, maybe future will be brighter?...
I believe, that certain things have changed for better though - online application process, short awaiting time for the interview and no long lines in front of the US Embassy!
I was really happy for my brother that he was able to take care of everything and that visa process went really smooth.
All the instructions how to apply for a tourist visa, forms and steps that you need to take can be found on the United States Embassy web site: http://polish.poland.usembassy.gov/wizy.html
This video, prepared by the United States Embassy in Warsaw might be helpful too.
And one more thing...
Anyone travelling with a tourist visa is expected to be a tourist, doesn't have work permit and can not extend his/her stay in the United States.
I answer this kind of questions a lot. I think, that some people get a little suspicious because of the illegal immigration problem in the U.S., but I try not to get offended. I just patiently explain them "the rules" :)
May...
Many people say that May is the most beautiful month of the year - "Maj jestnajpiękniejszym miesiącem roku". And I agree...
I love May - "Kochammaj"!! :o)
Sunny days, green grass, blooming trees and flowers - everything (and everyone) is waking up after long winter.
People enjoy outdoors and take short weekend trips, that in Poland are called majowka.
Active or lazy, it doesn't matter - what matters is being close to the nature's beauty!
Enjoying spring with my camera ;-)
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Minnesota truly reflects four seasons that I experienced in Poland.
This place feels so homey to me.
And spring gives me the biggest kick of all :o)
Every little thing, that I find similar to life in Poland, is exciting!
Lots of trees and lakes, birds singing all day long and laying eggs in our flowers, lilac...
I adore it!
A few days ago, I snapped a photo of baby lilac next to our house - it should bloom in a month or so...
Can't wait!
Little baby lilac.
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I wish everyone great "majowka" trips, lazy picnic days and time to enjoy fresh, springy air!
I am always happy for talented Poles!
Polish composer and producer Radzimir Dębski - Jimek won Beyonce's "End of time" remix competition.
His remix was selected from 3000 entries!
I LOVE IT!!!
Enjoy! :)
I'm sharing this link via YouTube (I don't own it).
