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Bieszczady

admin — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:44:30 +0000

In the fartest south-easter corner of Poland lies Bieszczady, a pearl of Karpaty. Although not so known as the Tatras, and not so popular as a tourist destination, it holds a great charm. The names of the towns can give you the idea of the place – for example “Wołkowyja” stands for a place where the wolves are howling, so you can imagine a place where nature is still untamed and wild, waiting for you to be discovered. Stunning “połoninas” – beautiful valleys, mountain ranges inhabited by people, but also very interesting old towns such as 13th age Sanok or Lesko will surely cast their unmistakable
spell on you. The very heart of the adventure awaits you now. Are you brave enough to
find it ?

Meeting in Poland

admin — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:43:43 +0000

Whether it’s an intimate small event, or an over the top gala, we’ll “WOW” your guests with smart and flexible solutions, ranging from traditional flair to social chic or casual fun.

Getting to know people and meeting new clients and partners is an important element of a company development strategy. It is necessary to meet in order to achieve the desired goals.

Whether meetings are going to be organised for just a few people or for a larger group, is irrelevant. What counts is that a meeting is prepared in a professional manner. Business meetings are important at every level.

This is why we take great care to ensure that your meetings are conducted in an environment that offers favourable conditions for taking strategic decisions; we look after your comfort; we search for and offer you carefully selected places; we make every effort to ensure that your meeting is a success - a success that we can celebrate with you.

Dinner in Cave

admin — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:42:35 +0000

Jura Krakowska Częstochowska in the southern Poland could be easily named as climber’s paradise, with its limestone mountains carved into different extravagant shapes and formations. But this place is also housing a large system of caves and natural tunnels, giving us the opportunity to propose you an untypical adventure for your team.

Let us take them unwarned on a trip through the rocks and then deeper underground, descending on ropes and crawling in the dark to finally discover .. surprise, surprise waiters prepared with wine by the laid tables. A little thrill of adventure finishing with a joke between cheering and toasting company, that’s an original setting for dinner, don’t you think ?

Żubr

admin — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:41:07 +0000

majestic 2 meters tall bison, a symbol of this region can be met in its natural environment of the natural reserve. This lush forest is a legend of its own. Being Poland’s biggest national reserve, Białowieża spans over the Bielarussian border, and is home to many original species. If you think this is the only originality of the region, come and experience the unique place where the cultures and religions are meeting – both the catholic and orthodox churches are present here to proudly boast their monuments, along with their traditions and mouthwatering cuisines.

Feel invited to the land of Żubr, the Buffalo King !

Horse Riding in Slowinski

admin — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:40:26 +0000

Did you know that Poland is a country famous for rising horses and horse culture ? Every year in Janów celebrities such Mick Jagger or Charlie Watts are buying pure blood arab horses, there is a well developed and organized infrastructure of stables and riding grounds, and here the enthusiasts of equitation are organizing the annual horseback journey from Poland to Vienna in Austria, to recreate the victorious march of the Polish army, which defeated the Turkish invasion in 1683.

You’re probably thinking now about an exhilarating gallop through a forest, splashing water when crossing a river, with the wind in your hair. We are adding even more spice to your dream and making it reality. Imagine an excursion to the Słowiński National Reserve, located in the northern region of Poland – Pomerania. Riding along the Baltic shore, on the beautiful sandy beach, you will encounter on your way shifting dunes, small lakes and the holy mountain Rowokół of the Kaszub – the ethnical group inhabiting this region. Get into the forest and experience the unique species of trees and flowers, admire such birds as herons, cranes, grebes and many more in their natural nesting grounds. If silent and lucky enough you might cross a deer, fox or maybe a badger. Finish your day by the lighthouse of Czołpino, enjoying the coastal sunset with your companions – this is what we call an adventure !

Health and Safety

admin — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:30:38 +0000

Poland isn’t disease - ridden place. Medical standards aren’t so as good as those found in most western European countries. In large cities hospitals offer all forms of treatment and modern diagnostic equipment. Private clinics are also available; treatment is not free of charge but is on a better standard. If you want to arrive to Poland you should have a medical insurance. Any special vaccinations aren’t required. At present SARS doesn’t threaten Poland.
Poland is rather a safe country for foreigners. But always be careful of your pocket and bag, because there are many pickpockets in Poland. You should be especially very careful in buses, overnight trains, narrow underpasses and streets. Street crime, which is occasionally violent, is high. Crime rates in Poland vary. Warsaw, Krakow, and other major cities have higher rates of crime against residents and foreign visitors. The tri-cities area of Gdynia, Sopot, and Gdansk has a high incidence of muggings, sometimes in broad daylight, which have sometimes involved aggravated assault.
Alcohol consumption is an integral part of Polish social tradition, and nondrinkers are relatively rare. Sometimes drunks can be dangerous so keep away from cheap drink bars. Don’t enter suburban areas alone.
The loss or theft of a passport should be reported immediately to the local police and the nearest embassy or consulate. If you are the victim of a crime, in addition to reporting to local police, please contact your embassy or consulate for assistance. The embassy/consulate staff can, for example, assist you to find appropriate medical care, to contact family members or friends and explain how funds could be transferred.

Polish Food

admin — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:29:07 +0000

Entering a Polish home, whether you are an old friend or a stranger, you will be greeted with warm hospitality and a sumptuous meal. “Guest in the home, God in the home”, as the old Polish saying goes. Even seeing what’s on the menu can really make your mouth water.

For centuries the Polish kitchen has been the arena for competing influences from France and Italy, while it also borrowed extensively from more exotic tables: Tartar, Armenian, Lithuanian, Cossack, Hungarian and Jewish.

The traditional Polish cuisine combines the refined and elegant tastes introduced to Poland centuries ago by the French court of Henri de Valois – the first elected Polish king, with the wild, mysterious flavours of the Lithuanian forests, the sweet aroma of the dishes served for the Jewish Sabbath supper, and the fierce, rare taste of the sanguineous steak Tartare – originally made by the horse riders of Genghis Khan who used to place a slice of raw beef under the saddle for extra tenderness.

Locally made dishes specific to different parts of Poland will also spoil you for choice. Fresh water fish is the favourite dish in the north of Poland where lakes are in abundance; from the sandy plains of Mazovia in central Poland comes , and the Eastern belt is know for the world famous pierogi. Wielkopolska in Western Poland will treat you to aromatic duck dishes; Suwalszczyzna in the north-east tip of Poland offers the best potato dishes and Podhale at the foot of the Tatra Mountains is famous for kwasnica – sauerkraut soup and oscypek – a sheep’s milk smoked cheese. Wherever you go, you can enjoy delicacies that for centuries have been made of produce harvested in the forests, fields, meadows, lakes and rivers of Poland.

Any experienced Polish chef will tell you the real Polish cuisine is incomplete without cereals, fish, crayfish, venison and fruits of the forest. To better understand why Polish delicacies taste so good you should also know that they are typically made of organic produce prepared by natural methods, cooked in the traditional home-made style without artificial ingredients. The best chefs pass from generation to generation the ancient recipes for pancakes made of turnip cabbage, lobster butter, pickled wild hawthorn fruit for decorating venison…

The traditional Polish cookery books are full of recipes using ingredients that strangers will find most exotic. Sour cabbage and cucumber, cereals, dried mushroom, curdled milk and sour rye are but a few unusual ingredients to be savoured. But above all, cooking the Polish way also means putting your heart into it.

Spisz

admin — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:37:13 +0000

Situated South of Cracow is the Spisz Region, land of beautiful landscapes, interesting architecture and castles. The village of Dębno contains a precious large church - a relic of international class, an excellent example of the local builders carpentry. Inside there is a beautiful well preserved wall painting dating back to 1500. For many centuries, the Dunajec valley served as an important trade route to Hungary and so high on the cliffs on its both banks two strongholds were built, Czorsztyn Castle in XII century and Niedzica Castle in XIV century. Czorsztyn Castle was destroyed in a peasant uprising, but it has been partially restored and its ruins make for an adventurous visit. Niedzica Castle, in a delightful counterpoint, is in perfect condition. In fact, today, it is actually a working hotel in addition to housing a fine museum. Our trip begins at Czorsztyn Castle, but we stop in the fascinating, old wooden gothic church in Dębno Podhalanskie. Built in the XV century, it’s claimed to be the oldest surviving wooden church in Europe. The interior is richly decorated by local artists of the period. The church is entered on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. Afterwards a lunch will be served in local restaurant. Then we continue to Niedzica Castle. At the end we’re going to Village Czorsztyn that is a complex of historic wooden villas, located on a picturesque peninsula at Czorsztyn reservoir in marvellous surroundings of Pieniny Mountains. It was built in 1990s.The idea of building the settlement was connected with construction of water dam on Dunajec. They decided to move some folk buildings and spa villas from the area that was going to be sunk under water of the future lake, and to create a tourist centre. The main goal of creating the centre was to save traditional and spa buildings. The buildings were given back their primary functions. Some of the buildings were adapted for hotels or restaurants; the most valuable farmhouse-cottage is now a museum. There you will taste oscypek - polish highlander cheese and sliwowica - polish plum vodka.

Ojcow National Park

admin — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:36:00 +0000

Just a short bus ride away from Cracow lies the Ojców National Park, the smallest and the most popular national park in Poland. It covers the surroundings of the Prądnik Valley and protects its spectacular Jurassic limestone landscape, with caves and oddly shaped rocks and steep white limestone slopes. There are various colour-coded trails to follow around the Park. In the centre of the Park is the old wooden church, built “on water” across the stream. Also in Ojców is situated the Łokietek Cave, with 270 meters of passageways and chambers, with underground lighting. Further within the Park is the Pieskowa Skała Castle (medieval, rebuilt during the Renaissance), with preserved medieval features and a beautiful renaissance courtyard. Inside the castle, there is a collection of Renaissance art. Near the castle is the most famous feature of the Park, the Hercules’ Club rock. At the first we visit National Park with Łokietek Cave and afterwards we’re going to Pieskowa Skała Castle. This castle is located some 30 km from Cracow, on the hill rising above the picturesque valley of the River Prądnik and surrounded by the forests of the Ojców National Park. The castle was founded in 14th century when king Casimir the Great ordered the construction of a castle intended as a part of the whole defence system created by the strongholds guarding the Polish-Silesian border. The castle also protected the important trade route connecting Cracow with Wrocław. Modernised several times, castle passed from one aristocratic Polish family to another. In the 18th century, when the castle was the property of the Wielopolski family, Pieskowa Skała was a famous hunting site. In the last years of the 19th century the neglected castle was rescued by a group of people that organized a pension there. After World War II the Pieskowa Skała castle was nationalised, restored and in 1970 opened as a museum - a department of the Royal Wawel Castle in Cracow. The end point of our tour is the Hercules’ Club rock.

Bochania & Wisnicz Castle

admin — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:32:27 +0000

We drive east from Cracow, just about 30 minutes of ride we get to Bochnia. The salt mine in Bochnia is one of the oldest in the world. Bochnia Salt Mine is less famous in comparison to Wieliczka, but it can be a pleasant surprise. The mine also dates back to medieval times and it has a sequence of very interesting chambers. In contrast to Wieliczka it is a bit off the beaten track, farther away from Krakow and it can be used as a spa for people with respiratory diseases. The 2.5-kilometer tourist route runs at the depth of 290 meters. The mine’s largest cavern, the Ważyn chamber, has facilities for recreation and health treatment services. Just close to Bochnia there is Wiśnicz - an interesting example of combination of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles. The castle of Nowy Wiśnicz used to be the residence of the magnate Kmita and Lubomirski families, well-rooted in the region of Małopolska. The castle nicely combines features of defensive and residential architecture with particularly picturesque landscape. Today the exhibition arranged in the castle interiors shows us its history as well as the process of its reconstruction. One can see the sarcophagus of Stanisław Lubomirski, copper and brass utensils, and miniature models of residences from the Małopolska region.
Lunch in local restaurant is included.