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Poland is an ancient nation that was conceived near the middle of the 10th century. Its golden age occurred in the 16th century. During the following century, the strengthening of the gentry and internal disorders weakened the nation. In a series of agreements between 1772 and 1795, Russia, Prussia, and Austria partitioned Poland amongst themselves. Poland regained its independence in 1918 only to be overrun by Germany and the Soviet Union in World War II. It became a Soviet satellite state following the war, but its government was comparatively tolerant and progressive. Labor turmoil in 1980 led to the formation of the independent trade union "Solidarity" that over time became a political force and by 1990 had swept parliamentary elections and the presidency. A "shock therapy" program during the early 1990s enabled the country to transform its economy into one of the most robust in Central Europe, but Poland currently suffers low GDP growth and high unemployment. Solidarity suffered a major defeat in the 2001 parliamentary elections when it failed to elect a single deputy to the lower house of Parliament, and the new leaders of the Solidarity Trade Union subsequently pledged to reduce the Trade Union's political role. Poland joined NATO in 1999 and the European Union in 2004. To be updated

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By grzegorzbonsai
February 22nd 2009
Las tyniecki Europe » Poland » Lesser Poland » Kraków
Las tyniecki to moje ulubione miejsce na szybkie specery niedaleko od domu. Nieduży, ale piękny o każdej porze roku. Za każdym razem odkrywam go na nowo... [View Full Entry]

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Published: February 22nd 2009 | 56 Views | [diary=375934]

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By Darameja
February 18th 2009
Experiences in Warsaw Europe » Poland
February 18 This blog will be (hopefully) continuous entry about me exploring city of Warsaw. I am Erasmus student here ate University of Warsaw an gonna stay here till June. So plenty of time to explore. I came here February 16th and the same day we had first Erasmus party, yay! And today I started exploration (not too much though, it's freaky cold here now). In front of KINOTEKA I found this ten all covered with pictures of mummies. Apparently it was exhibition about Egypt. Ive never been to Egypt so I decided to see what they have there. I got [View Full Entry]

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Published: March 12th 2009 | 237 Views | [diary=374873]

A statue
Lazenki Park
And another church

Birkenau
Birkenau
guard tower and electric fence posts
The town of Oswiecim, Poland is just 50 kilometers from Krakow. It's brick barracks were built before the second World War, as barracks for the Polish Army. This little village, has grown into a small town over the last 65 years. And each day thousands of people from literally all over the world find their way here. To see for themselves, and to remember those that died. The numbers of the victims are subject of controversy. But this facility claims more victims of the Nazis, than any other such camp. It was built for slave labor and for extermination. Now the [View Full Entry]

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Published: February 16th 2009 | 510 Views | [diary=367332]

Auschwitz I
autumn at the memorial at Birkenau
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By charms
February 15th 2009
Oh Warsaw Europe » Poland » Masovia » Warsaw
So, Kasia left the train in Krakow and I continued on to Warsaw. I got in pretty late, about 11pm, and my host was there to pick me up. He's very nice and friendly....maybe a little too friendly. Anyway, I finally understand why people weren't too impressed that I was spending 2-3 days in Warsaw. Just like many other big, dirty capital, it was well, big and dirty. Not that I'm being judgemental or anything - my own city is like that. Warsaw does have its charms - a cute little old town (little being the operative word), a nice park [View Full Entry]

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Published: February 15th 2009 | 92 Views | [diary=373803]


Again, I arrived in the evening at the train station. I'm getting pretty sick of long train journeys especially since I can't do anything but sleep on them. I thought I could update my journal or something but all I get is a headache. Bleh. My host met me at the station but he didn't expect me to arrive so late (it was like 8pm) and had plans to see a movie with a friend. I'm not too into movies and I didn't really mind so I wandered around Wroclaw for a couple of hours before setting up shop in the [View Full Entry]

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Published: February 15th 2009 | 183 Views | [diary=373808]


By Mandaz
February 8th 2009
Poland, the end Europe » Poland
Massive apologies for lack of punctuation and any other typos that may follow... 6 February Got up early this morning again but was surprised to find several new arrivals in the kitchen. They had seemingly arrived to drop off their bags at the hostel and had been suckered in by the free breakfast. Got chatting to an Aussie guy who was supposed to have arrived three days earlier and had lost track of time in Budapest, so easy to do. After a leisurely breakfast and checking out I braved the very thick fog to go for a walk. Headed down to [View Full Entry]

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Published: February 8th 2009 | 46 Views | [diary=371640]


Yep, got a bus to Krynica in the Polish countryside. Unfortunately for me, I didn't have time to enjoy the spa or the skiing since I was only spending one night. My 3 hour bus got in pretty much on time - give or take 15 minutes :) I met Kasia, my host for the night and did a quick night tour of the town since as it turns out, she didn't live in Krynica but in the next town over. Krynica reminded me of Tahoe in the winter. It's touristy but not overly so and stunning with its blanket of [View Full Entry]

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Published: February 8th 2009 | 121 Views | [diary=371665]


By Mandaz
February 6th 2009
Auschwitz and Salt Mines Europe » Poland
5 February - Thursday Today I was up early again and had breakfast with wacky Tom from the hostel - who works there. Think he is on something because he is way too chirpy for that time of morning!! No one else in the hostel is ever up at that time though. By the time I had finished my breakfast I had seen about two or three other people from the hostel total and then I headed across the road to a hotel to wait for my bus to pick me up for my Auschwitz and Birkenau tour. As per yesterday, [View Full Entry]

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Published: February 6th 2009 | 65 Views | [diary=371043]


By Mandaz
February 4th 2009
Poland - the start Europe » Poland
2 February - Monday Made it to the train station (via taxi) to get the 6:30am train to Warsaw. Managed to sleep most of the way despite a family with two kids being in the same compartment. Scenery (what I saw of it) was quite spectacular though - sweeping hills, open fields, all covered in white too which made it even nicer. I arrived into Warsaw, Poland at around 1pm or so. From there, the hostel was a short stroll away. I was staying at a place called Oki Doki which I think has a really cool name. Despite the several [View Full Entry]

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Published: February 4th 2009 | 56 Views | [diary=370425]


So, going off the last post, the printing is free at the Malmo public library and the Flygbussen tickets can be bought on the bus with cash. Their website lied! Anyway, it about a 45 min ride to the airport and I had no trouble checking in. In fact, I love that I was allowed to take my daypack on as a purse without an extra charge. Sucks for all the men who tote around a man-purse. Spent the rest of the time watching House....I can see how it's quite addictive. Wizzair was surprisingly comfortable, left on time and arrived 15 [View Full Entry]

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Published: February 4th 2009 | 178 Views | [diary=370182]