One of the most requested questions I get is how do you travel from Krakow to Auschwitz when traveling to visit the Auschwitz Concentration Camps. In terms of getting to Auschwitz there are quite a few options on how to get there from train, to bus, personal transportation, or organized tours. For more general travel advice to Auschwitz be sure … [Read more...]
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Visitor’s Guide to the Auschwitz Concentration Camps
Following on the questions regarding information in my post on Tips on visiting the Auschwitz Concentration Camps, I decided to try to expand on information and the visit for people here. That post is still good and a great source for quick information about the camps, but I wanted to expand on a few points as well that didn’t necessarily fit in … [Read more...]
To Oświęcim and Auschwitz
I got up early and wandered over to the bus station to catch our bus to Auschwitz. It was a cool September morning and we tried to get there early to catch our bus over to Auschwitz. I had been wanting to see Auschwitz for a long time. Maybe I should wonder why on holiday I would want to see such a tragic place. I have always been interested in … [Read more...]
Advice Before Visiting the Auschwitz Concentration Camps
I got several emails regarding my last posts and people were wondering about how easy it is to get to Auschwitz, things they should know etc. So here are a few tips for visiting the concentration camps for those who may find themselves in the region and interested in going. Also if you want to read more about the visit there, please free to also … [Read more...]
Visiting Auschwitz II – Birkenau
This post is a continuation from part one on Auschwitz I. If you are looking for how to visit Auschwitz, check out my Tips for visiting the Auschwitz Concentration Camps Getting out of the museum we opted to try to get a bite to eat before continuing our visit to the camps. There are a few options available in the area for food, but generally … [Read more...]
10 Must-do Activities in Krakow
There’s no denying that Krakow is one of the most beautiful cities in Poland or really anywhere. Coming up with a list of must do things was easy, trying to pare it down was the hard part. But here’s our take on 10 must visit destinations in Krakow. * * * * * Market Square Market Square is the bustling heart of the UNESCO designated … [Read more...]
How a 70 Minute Flight can Exceed a 12 hour Train Ride
So I decided to take a flight to Warsaw instead of the 12 hour overnight flight. It was nearly the same price too, which was fantastic. And for some reason I figured my 70 minute flight on LOT airlines would be shorter…oh how wrong I could be. It all started rather mundane, getting to the airport in Budapest, checking into security … [Read more...]