Zakopane, Poland

Zakopane Zakopane is a beautiful resort town on the edge of the Tatra Mountains in Southern Poland famed for skiing during the winter months and mountain climbing and hiking in summer. Visitors are treated to a stretching Alpine-like landscape, a rich wildlife, a vivid cultural heritage of Polish mountaineers, unique architecture and delicious Zakopane style […]

Poznan, Poland

The History and Attractions of Poznan Poznan city lies on the Warta River in west-central Poland, in the Greater Poland region, halfway between Warsaw and Berlin. The birthplace of the Polish state in the 10th century, the city has long since been a place of political, economic, cultural and academic importance keeping its status for […]

Krakow, Poland

The History of Krakow Krakow, traditionally known as Cracow, is the second largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland. Lying on both sides of the upper Vistula River in Southern Poland, the city has a long history dating back to the 8th century as a centre of Polish academic, economic, and cultural life. […]

Gdansk, Poland

Gdansk, Poland Located in the region of Pomerania, and sitting along the Baltic coast, Gdansk is one of Poland‘s most important cities. Nestled at the delta of the Vistula River, and with a population of roughly 470,000, Gdansk is the primary maritime trading port of Poland, housing much of the nations shipyards and maritime industries. […]

Wroclaw, Poland

Wroclaw, Poland Wroclaw (pronounced Vroths-Wahf), is a Polish city located on the banks of the Oder River, and is part of the country’s Lower Silesia region. Wroclaw is the fourth largest city in Poland with a population of roughly 640,000, and is by far the demographically youngest city in the country, due largely to the […]

Warsaw, Poland

The History of Warsaw By Marco Stojanovik Warsaw, the Polish capital city, has a fascinating history of cultural and economic development in the face of foreign occupation. Emerging in the 14th century as an important central trading point, the city would go on to prosper over the centuries despite invasions and occupations by the Swedes, […]

Questions about Poland for senior Travellers

Odyssey has built up a reasonable knowledge bank to answer questions about Poland that travellers are likely to ask.

10 Unimaginable Destinations: The Definitive Guide

10 Unimaginable Destinations In this article we will look at ten unimaginable destinations scattered all across the globe. Although much of the mystery of travel may seem diminished in the age of online search engines and low air-fares, there are still many distinctive and unusual travel destinations in the world that remain unexplored by all […]

Historic Sites of Poland: The Definitive Guide for Travellers

Castles, Palaces, and Other Historic Sites of Poland Poland, situated in central Europe between Russia and Germany, welcomes many travellers eager to know more about its history and see its natural beauty. Warsaw is its capital and largest city, and the city’s motto, Contemnit procellas (“It defies the storms”), is testament to the city’s–and the country’s–perseverance, rising several […]