Warsaw past and present is a paradise for those with a sweet tooth. So while visiting the city, go and try what the local patisseries and cafes offer to their guests. There are some special flavors that we associate with carnival: angel wings (in Polish: faworki) and Polish donuts called paczki. Find out more about…
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November on your plate and tasty gifts from Warsaw
What does November taste like? Warsaw flavors to go? Many Varsovians will almost immediately answer: pańska skórka /‘Lord’s skin’. It a homemade candy sold at stalls in the Old Town and… at the entrances to Warsaw cemeteries on All Saints’ Day, which falls on November 1. But there are other delicacies you may try and get home…
News from the farmers’ market: end of autumn
The end of autumn is probably not the best season for a Warsaw city visit and even a devoted local patriot like me would admit it. Let be honest about it: the weather conditions are questionable at best and it is getting dark around 3-4 PM and you can forget about seeing the Sun earlier…
Winter garden in Wilanow
November in Warsaw? Late January city break? Let’s face it: the weather may be rather challenging and it’s getting dark about 5 PM. So, what is there to do in the late afternoon? Well, go to the Wilanów garden! A visit to a garden in Warsaw in late autumn or winter may seem like a…
Still here
Hello! I am still here and full of enthusiasm for sharing secrets and stories of my home town. Guiding is getting hard due to the safety regulations but I am working on some new and exciting ways of showing you Warsaw. Stay tuned! And the current situation in Poland? Check the Polish government site: https://www.gov.pl/web/coronavirus
News from the farmers’ market: late summer
Late summer and early autumn are the best moments to visit farmers’ markets in Poland. They are full of colours and local flavours. It’s our harvest time. I went shopping at my local market in the southern outskirt of Warsaw and, then, I guided a food tour in the city centre so with my guest…
Warsaw’s jewels hidden in plain sight
How about a walk in the southern part of what we call Śródmieście (Midtown)? During this 3,5-hour walking tour you will have chance to both learn a little bit about the city’s past and soak up the atmosphere of the modern-day Warsaw. We leave from the hotel to admire the Palace of Culture and Science…
A selfie with Frederic Chopin and the Warsaw’s highlights
What are the highlights of Warsaw? Well, the absolute must see in the historic area of Warsaw include: the Old Town and the Royal Castle (UNESCO World Heritage site), glimpses on Wisła (our river), the elegant Krakowskie Przedmieście, the modern University of Warsaw Library and its roof garden, the Chopin’s heart and… a personal selfie photo…
Alternative Warsaw
Eastern bazaar, bears at the tram stop and Google for Startups in an old vodka distillery – when you cross Wisła river and get to the eastern (right) river bank you will discover Warsaw that is an alternative to skyscrapers and reconstructions of the city center. First things first: the eastern bazaar is called in…
selfie with Chopin, multimedia and national pride
Let’s start from the beginning – there was a photo competition in Warsaw organised by the Bureau of the city’s promotion. It is simple: take a selfie with Chopin, hashtag it: #selfiewithchopin #contest and wait for the results. It ended on May 14th, 2017, but there are Chopin themed multimedia that you can enjoy all the time….
Tours and stories by Agnieszka Kuś 