Britta Kutz, Area General Manager in IHG Hotels & Resorts in Poland and General Manager at the InterContinental Warsaw, has been living here for over 3 years. She shares her journey, experiences and thoughts on culture, people and food. You have a rich experience in living and working abroad… I was born in Cologne, but…
Since January 13, 2013, a strict definition of Polish Vodka applies specifying in detail which vodkas have the right to use a protected geographical indication. Every year on this day, the enthusiasts of the finest Polish spirits celebrate the Day of Polish Vodka, which gives a perfect opportunity to visit one of the most iconic…
The universal experience of sleep has always been a subject of reflection, fascinated, disturbed and inspired. Perceived as a journey to a mysterious realm, with a foretaste of the afterlife, sleep liberates from the constrictions of matter, time and space, and allows one to come face to face with the sacred or encounter those, who…
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…
The Bohdan and Varvara Chanenko National Museum of Art in Kyiv is one of the most important museum institutions in Eastern Europe, with collections of European, Asian and ancient art. Due to the significant damage that the institution suffered during Russia’s attacks on Kyiv in the autumn of 2022, its management decided to loan part…
The temporary exhibition at the Museum of Krakow takes place over 100 years after the announcement of the decree on voting rights for Polish women and the enactment of the March Constitution, which legally guaranteed those rights. “Strongwomen” is a story of women of Krakow from medieval times to present day, who played a significant…
The legendary American singer-songwriter – author of such iconic hits as “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” and “True Colors”, composer, producer and actress – Cyndi Lauper, is coming to Poland during her farewell tour crowning her over 40-year long career. The artist will perform at Atlas Arena in Łódź on February 21. Tickets are…
11 awards at the Gdynia Film Festival, a nomination for Oscar, the Golden Frog at the EnergaCamerimage festival and 2 European Film Awards – these are just some of the most important awards for the Polish-Danish-Swedish co-production by Magnus von Horn. “The Girl with the Needle”, a masterfully constructed psychological thriller that looks into the…
This winter season the “Spiders” educational exhibition presented permanently in Warsaw’s Palace of Culture and Science, and in Wrocław’s Sky Tower, will visit 18 other locations around Poland including, among others, Tarnów (January 4 – February 1), Bydgoszcz (January 10 – February 2), Lublin (until March 2) and Suwałki (January 10 – February 16). Visitors…
The Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw and the Friends of MSN Warsaw for the 8th time are hosting an exhibition followed by a charity auction by the artistic community to benefit migrants and refugees. “Refugees Welcome” will last from January 10 until January 19 and feature works by such artists as, among others, Jan…
Health and longevity aren’t about revolutionary changes but are the result of small, everyday choices that accumulate over time, yielding significant results. Instead of drastic shifts, it’s wiser to embrace a steady evolution of your lifestyle. In the long run, these small decisions shape our future and can greatly improve the quality of life, maintaining…
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…
