Almost every time I meet a Polish person for the first time, they are curious to know why an Englishman lives in Poland. Recently, I have started to think this will no longer be someone’s first question. As a foreigner, I see the country from a different perspective. Generally, Poles seem to have a very…
Assuming no major disasters have occurred, I can say that the beginning of the new year is a time of hope and expectation. We hope the year will be better than the last—although in recent years the New Year has brought us COVID-19 and Russia’s special action in Ukraine, so maybe I am not feeling…
Visitors to Poland are often enchanted by the historic nature of the town squares and their beautifully restored buildings. Whether in the summer sun or the more subdued light of the evening, one can see these stunning building facades which are often ornate and highly detailed. It is hard to believe that the city was…
The story of the ‘Nazi Gold Train’ is one which excites the imagination. Many believe that a train full of looted artefacts and gold from occupied Poland lies hidden in a secret tunnel somewhere in the southern mountains of the country. Whether there is any truth behind these rumours or not, people are actively searching…
As the glorious summer weather seemed likely to continue, I decided to go on a final cycling adventure of the year. The Polish countryside can be beautiful in the summer sun, and as the leaves were changing colour, I thought it would be great to spend time outdoors before the long grey winter sets in….
It is often said that we should learn from history to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past. This has never been more appropriate given current events in the Middle East. The last world conflict cost the lives of over 60 million people – not something anyone would want to repeat. Currently, on Netflix, there…