22: Discovering Poland - Warsaw, Krakow, Auschwitz (And a Bit of Bucharest, Romania)

Visiting Poland for the first time was educational, entertaining,
and a bit heartbreaking. Krakow, Warsaw, and Auschwitz have a
history that has been told around the world. Many movies have
attempted to depict Polish life in the times of war and uprising.
Walking the streets of these cities gave us a better sense of
what had been and the bright future that lies ahead. Now Krakow
and Warsaw are growing multicultural business hubs that are
gaining the investment of global corporations. The pubs,
restaurants, and nightlife are at the level of the other top
European cities. In this podcast episode, we discuss why we
really enjoyed our three weeks visiting Poland as well as 8 days
in Bucharest, Romania, and why we think you should consider
visiting these Eastern European locations in the very near
future.


Main Topics Covered:


Discovering Poland’s Pride in Warsaw, Krakow, and Auschwitz



Links Mentioned in the Episode:


Books We Love - Discover the books we have read
and enjoyed during and before our travels


A great way to learn the history of Poland in an
animated video. Be sure to watch all 3 parts
We experienced exciting horse races at Derby Day
in Warsaw at Tor Sluzewiec
Beyonce and Jay-Z performed in Warsaw and the
crowd was electric
I played a poker tournament in Warsaw, Poland at
Hit Casino
Quantum Fitness in Warsaw, Poland was probably
the best gym I have to seen since traveling
Met with my long lost ‘cousin’ Natasha Dziewit
(that is how you spell Javit in Polish). 
We stayed in the Jewish Quarters (Kazimierz) during our stay in
Krakow, Poland.
For the best walking tours in Warsaw, Krakow,
and other cities in Poland be sure to use this company
I would suggest (re)watching the award-winning movie
Schindler's List before traveling to Krakow and
Auschwitz
The range of vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Warsaw and
Krakow were more than we found anywhere else in the world.
The Pearl Jam concert in Krakow was
unbelievable! 
I attended a co-work space in Krakow for over a
week, and it had everything I needed to be
productive. 
Smalec is the lard and bacon spread that I tried while in
Poland.
The best pierogies in Krakow visit Pirozki U
Vicenta in the Jewish District
For online booking for Auschwitz and Birkenau use
https://visit.auschwitz.org/
Old Town Bucharest, Romania has a wide range of
pubs, restaurants, and nightlife


Make sure you understand what to pack. Pack Less! Here is a great
post on everything we packed in a single
backpack. 


You can’t do everything when you travel. Be sure to listen to the
Traveler’s Guilt podcast to understand that it’s
okay to chill out. 


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