25 U.S. Cadets and Midshipmen visit Poland with the Auschwitz Jewish Center’s American Service Academies Program.

You will have the opportunity to taste the competition at the Kraków Pierogi Festival from Aug. 10-16, 2025

Fat Thursday, where calories don’t count, and it’s all about pączki (pronounced “poonch-kee”)—Poland’s beloved deep-fried donuts.

You’ve probably seen locks with carved initials and hearts clasped to bridges all throughout Europe, but where did this tradition come from and why is it a symbol of love?

Visit the magical Christmas market in Kraków, Poland for some delicious food, warm drinks and new traditions.

In Poland, lighting candles and placing flowers in cemeteries are a continued tradition of remembrance for deceased loved ones.

No matter where you are stationed or visiting in Europe, there is a tattoo convention near you.

Poznań is full of cultural events and delicious international fare, with a special dedication to historical storytelling, rendering it quite an exciting destination.

  Any list of the best gifts from Poland will include cheese and vodka, amber jewelry, and pottery. Given a choice, the handmade Polish pottery, being both artistically beautiful and functional in a kitchen, is a clear winner.

Collecting souvenirs is an important part of travelling for most people. But how do you avoid tacky figurines of famous landmarks? I found that the best way to get souvenirs that you actually like is to focus your search on a few themes.