Poland Polska
It has been said that Poland is dead, exhausted, enslaved, but here is the proof of her life and triumph. - Henry Sienkiewicz
Best of Krakow
- Best legend Legend of the hejnal (read it here)
- Best basement bar Piec'Art
- Best courtyard cafe Cafe Wazka
- Best music Alchemia
- Best museum Princes Czartoryski Museum
Live from Krakow
In May and June 2009, I was in Krakow, Poland working on Lonely Planet's new guidebook Krakow Encounter. Read my Travel Blog from Poland.
This is Krakow
The year is 1241. Terror has swept across Europe. It arrives on horseback, in the form of murderous marauders who destroy everything in their path, raping and pillaging as they go. The prosperous town of Krakow is not immune to the Mongol scourge. Read more...
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Krakow Hotels & Hostels
Are you inspired to start planning your trip to Poland? Krakow is the country's top tourist destination so there is no shortage of places to stay, from funky fun hostels to Gothic guesthouses to posh palace digs. Read my reviews at Lonely Planet Hotels & Hostels.
Mara Vorhees is a writer and photographer who blogs about food, music and adventure around the world. She has written guidebooks about Belize, Brazil, Costa Rica, Morocco, New England, Poland and Russia for Lonely Planet. Click here to read more about Mara.
