Some of the shoes the Nazis collected from Jews/prisoners at Aushwitz

I’m in Poland… and I can’t eat perogies

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May 27th 2011
When I arrived at my hostel in Krakow, the lovely Anna working reception checked me in. Without even asking, she busted out a map showing me where the major museums and sights were, and set about telling me where I could get some good local food. She looks at me and says “have you hear about perogies?” My response… “Have you heard about celiac disease?” She looked at me with sympathy, ... read more

Europe » Poland

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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 ... ... read more