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Monday Escape: Krakow, Poland

Tom — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 08:51:31 +0000

One important factor that divides European cities into two main categories is whether they were bombed down to rubble during World War II or not. Most of the cities that sustained massive bombing damage were rebuilt in the same decade and they tend to look the same. Krakow, for the most part, is a big […]

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Exploring the Museums of Krakow, Poland

Tanya — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:57:41 +0000

National Museum The National Museum in Krakow is the biggest museum in Poland, and it was founded in 1879. The main building is located in downtown Krakow, and then there are other branches spread around the city. The main building has permanent exhibitions like Arms and Uniforms in Poland, for those interested in military history. […]

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Navigating the Lakes of Poland

Tanya — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 00:29:27 +0000

The country of Poland has almost 10,000 lakes located all throughout the country. Most of the lakes are in the Pomeranian Lake district and the Lakelands of Masurian. There are also a high number of mountain lakes in the Tatra Mountains. Lake Sniardwy Lake Sniardwy is the largest lake in Poland, and is one of […]

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The Museums of Warsaw, Poland

Tanya — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:36:32 +0000

The National Museum The National Museum in Warsaw has much to offer visitors, including ancient art from Greece, Rome and Egypt, Medieval Art, and foreign paintings from many different years. The museum also holds a large collection of Polish material on exhibit, including paintings, 20th century art and decorative arts. Much of the material has […]

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Christmas Customs in Central/Eastern Europe

Tanya — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:15:55 +0000

Central Eastern Europe has some interesting Christmas customs. Many of these traditions have survived in spite of Soviet occupation for so many decades, when religious practices were banned. There are some similarities with traditional dishes among citizens of this region in the world. Czech Republic In the Czech Republic, the common Christmas dish is carp, […]

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European Skiing: The Tatra Mountains

Tanya — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:41:54 +0000

If you’re a mountain sport fan who is moving to Europe, you should check out the Tatra Mountains. They have tons of beautiful ski resorts for the upcoming winter. Plus it is much less expensive to go there as opposed to the Alps or more of the other European mountains. The Tatras are part of […]

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Countries that Speak Russian

Tanya — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:33:38 +0000

Russian is the sixth most spoken language in the world. Russia is the world’s biggest country, and because of the former reign of the Soviet Union, many older people around Eastern Europe resentfully know the Russian language. There are also many Russian immigrant pockets throughout the world, like in New York City, Portland, Oregon and […]

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Countries with the Highest Taxes

Tanya — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:11:19 +0000

If you are thinking about relocating to Europe, be aware that some of the countries have extreme tax rates. These figures are based on the average tax rate on earnings, including income, social security and healthcare. Because of the European Union, many of these economies are intertwined and dependent on one another. The average income […]

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