Podcasts about Wawel Castle

Hear about travel to Poland as the Amateur Traveler talks to Sharon Kurtz from sharonkkurtz.com about her recent trip exploring the culture and food of Warsaw, Krakow, and Poznan. show notes - https://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-poland-warsaw-krakow-and-poznan Sharon says, "It is a beautiful country. It's a blend of history that goes back to the tenth century. And then it has sad history, World War II, and then they were occupied by the Soviets and got their independence in 1989. And some people seem to have this feeling that they're gray and it's sad and dark, and nothing could be further from the truth.  It's vibrant and it's really an exciting place to go in Central Europe." Here's a recommended itinerary for visiting Warsaw, Krakow, and Poznan in Poland: Day 1-3: Warsaw • Start your trip in Warsaw, the capital city of Poland. • Explore the reconstructed Old Town Square, a UNESCO World Heritage site, which showcases the resilience of the Polish people after World War II. • Visit the Old Town Square fountain with the mermaid sculpture, symbolizing strength and protection. • Explore the Chopin Museum and enjoy a classical concert in Łazienki Park. • Dive into Warsaw's history with visits to the Warsaw Uprising Museum and the Museum of the History of Polish Jews. • Enjoy the vibrant modern cityscape, including skyscrapers and bustling city life. Accommodation in Warsaw: Consider staying at Hotel Verte, a Marriott property with a rich history, a palace reconstructed after World War II. Day 4-6: Krakow • Take a 2-hour train ride to Krakow, the cultural capital of Poland. • Wander through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Old Town, filled with well-preserved medieval architecture. • Explore Kazimierz's historic Jewish quarter, known for its synagogues, cemeteries, and vibrant atmosphere. • Visit Saint Mary's Basilica and experience the haunting trumpet call played from its tower. • Discover the majestic Wawel Castle and its Gothic cathedral. • Delve into Krakow's poignant history with a visit to Schindler's Factory and the remnants of the Jewish ghetto. • Consider a one-day Auschwitz and Krakow Salt Mines tour. Accommodation in Krakow: Consider staying in centrally located accommodations to explore the city's attractions easily. Day 7-9: Poznan • Travel to Poznan, the oldest city in Poland, known for its rich history and vibrant culture. • Explore the colorful Old Town Square and witness the daily spectacle of mechanical billy goats butting heads at noon. • Visit Cathedral Island to see the oldest church in Poland and the graves of early rulers. • Experience the interactive Enigma Museum, showcasing Poland's contributions to World War II code-breaking efforts. • Indulge in Poznan's culinary delights, including the famous Saint Martin's croissant with its unique legend. • Enjoy the lively atmosphere of Poznan's nightlife and cultural offerings. Accommodation in Poznan: Choose accommodations near the Old Town Square to immerse yourself in the city's historic charm.

Hear about travel to Poland as the Amateur Traveler talks to Sharon Kurtz from sharonkkurtz.com about her recent trip exploring the culture and food of Warsaw, Krakow, and Poznan. show notes - https://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-poland-warsaw-krakow-and-posnan Sharon says, "It is a beautiful country. It's a blend of history that goes back to the tenth century. And then it has sad history, World War II, and then they were occupied by the Soviets and got their independence in 1989. And some people seem to have this feeling that they're gray and it's sad and dark, and nothing could be further from the truth.  It's vibrant and it's really an exciting place to go in Central Europe." Here's a recommended itinerary for visiting Warsaw, Krakow, and Poznan in Poland: Day 1-3: Warsaw • Start your trip in Warsaw, the capital city of Poland. • Explore the reconstructed Old Town Square, a UNESCO World Heritage site, which showcases the resilience of the Polish people after World War II. • Visit the Old Town Square fountain with the mermaid sculpture, symbolizing strength and protection. • Explore the Chopin Museum and enjoy a classical concert in Łazienki Park. • Dive into Warsaw's history with visits to the Warsaw Uprising Museum and the Museum of the History of Polish Jews. • Enjoy the vibrant modern cityscape, including skyscrapers and bustling city life. Accommodation in Warsaw: Consider staying at Hotel Verte, a Marriott property with a rich history, a palace reconstructed after World War II. Day 4-6: Krakow • Take a 2-hour train ride to Krakow, the cultural capital of Poland. • Wander through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Old Town, filled with well-preserved medieval architecture. • Explore Kazimierz's historic Jewish quarter, known for its synagogues, cemeteries, and vibrant atmosphere. • Visit Saint Mary's Basilica and experience the haunting trumpet call played from its tower. • Discover the majestic Wawel Castle and its Gothic cathedral. • Delve into Krakow's poignant history with a visit to Schindler's Factory and the remnants of the Jewish ghetto. • Consider a one-day Auschwitz and Krakow Salt Mines tour. Accommodation in Krakow: Consider staying in centrally located accommodations to explore the city's attractions easily. Day 7-9: Poznan • Travel to Poznan, the oldest city in Poland, known for its rich history and vibrant culture. • Explore the colorful Old Town Square and witness the daily spectacle of mechanical billy goats butting heads at noon. • Visit Cathedral Island to see the oldest church in Poland and the graves of early rulers. • Experience the interactive Enigma Museum, showcasing Poland's contributions to World War II code-breaking efforts. • Indulge in Poznan's culinary delights, including the famous Saint Martin's croissant with its unique legend. • Enjoy the lively atmosphere of Poznan's nightlife and cultural offerings. Accommodation in Poznan: Choose accommodations near the Old Town Square to immerse yourself in the city's historic charm.

It's Us! Babcia and YiaYia! We are here to give you every hot tip, great travel hack, hidden gem, and experience based itinerary you are looking for. We've traveled all over Europe and we want to share our experience and expertise with you! Thanks for joining us today! As always, we hope that our travel nonsense translates into your travel success! For more on our picks and pans for Krakow or any of our other show notes, click here! In this episode, we can answer: What makes European travel successful? How do I plan a Trip to Krakow? Where should I stay in Krakow? How do I choose the best things to do in Krakow? What's so great about Krakow? What are the off the beaten path sites in Krakow? Now follow us on ALL the social media! Facebook   @babciaandyiayia Twitter   @babciaandyiayia Instagram   @babciaandyiayia TikTok   @babciaandyiayia  (We LOVE your questions too!) Pinterest Have ideas or questions about what you'd like us to cover? Please e-mail us your questions or ideas at babciaandyiayia@gmail.com Visit our blog and website by clicking here! We were last in Europe in the Summer of 2023! Top of the Krakow list is the beautiful Wawel Castle, the heartbreaking experience at Auschwitz and the story of Oskar Schindler and his factory. But there is more to this town than just the worthwhile big hitters. Here are five experiences we recommend to anyone who wants to take on Krakow. Admit it, it's the perfect food. Two bites of dough wrapped tastiness is about as good as it gets. Well, maybe being able to make them and eat them is as good as it gets! Check out the cooking classes offered by Delicious Poland as well as walking tours that let you get used to the local menu. We know, we know, but we didn't make a mistake! While the famous Mona Lisa holds court in the Louvre, her cousin, Lady with Ermine, has just recently been reinstalled to her place of honor in the Czartoryski Museum in the heart of the city. Noooo... not a pub crawl! We bet that you've already seen all of those little eco golf carts all over the center of Krakow. They are the perfect set of wheels to explore all of those amazing churches dotting the old town and beyond. Don't get us wrong, there are plenty in walking distance from the main square and you'll get to see everything from priceless altar pieces to the altar dedicated to St. Hyacinth, the patron saint of the pierogi! However, those eco carts can get you to some of the further flung churches like Corpus Christi and give you a little bonus look at the Kazimierz District! Each and every one has a different look and a different feel. Each has a little bit of a different story and plenty of historical references including side chapels with amazing art and architecture and religious references including the hometown hero saints like Pope John Paul II and Maximillian Kolbe. Summer is the perfect season to enjoy the European football season (even if you aren't a die hard fan in real life). In all reality, the game isn't the point. The experience of being in a pub or cafe as the game is on with people cheering for a team is the true fun of it all. So, book a table, figure out which side everyone is rooting for and blindly follow as best you can. Trust us! You'll have a ball! The Vistula River winds its way through Krakow connecting the Old Town and Kazimierz areas with the Podgorze district. The Father Bernatek Bridge was built in 2010 and is a lovely place to cross. This footbridge is dotted with acrobatic sculptures that seem to balance on the high wires above. Rent some bikes and enjoy the crossing as the sculptures dance above you. 5 Things to experience in Europe's best kept secretCook up perfection in a pierogi class.Take in the glory of Leonardo DaVinci.Partake in a Church Crawl.Watch the game!Walk the bridge.

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Corinne brings us a Christmas castle (sleigh) and Sabrina brings us a dragon castle (slay). Let's venture over to Castle Egeskov and Wawel Castle to discover some odd and spooky holiday hauntings! Have ghost stories of your own? E-mail them to us at twogirlsoneghostpodcast@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by Thuma, Noom, and BetterHelp. Create that feeling of checking in to your favorite boutique hotel suite, but at home, with The Bed, by Thuma. Go to thuma.co/TGOG to receive a $25 credit towards your purchase of The Bed plus free shipping in the continental U.S. Stay focused on what's important to you with Noom Weight's psychology-based approach. Sign up for your trial today at noom.com/TGOG. As the world's largest therapy service, BetterHelp has matched 3 million people with professionally licensed and vetted therapists available 100% online. Learn more and save 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/tgog. Finally, please Rate and Review the podcast on iTunes and follow us on social media! Youtube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Discord. Edited by the awesome team at Upfire Digital and original music by Arms Akimbo! Disclaimer: the use of white sage and smudging is a closed practice. If you're looking to cleanse your space, here are some great alternatives!

Yes, there is cricket in Krakow—almost literally in the shadow of Wawel Castle! We were joined by two members of the Krakow Cricket Club to talk about how they got started, what it's like to recruit new players in Poland and more. If you're looking for something different to do, go and check out a KCC cricket match—don't worry about the rules, you'll figure it out. Maybe. 

WITAMY W KRAKOWIE Since recording my last episode from Slovenia, I visited a few places in Europe on business which is why I decided not to post any episodes from that time. But just to keep you updated on my recent whereabouts: I've been recording interviews for the follow-up to the first season of The LEGO Technic podcast. In the first season we chart the journey of the design and build of a 1-8 scale Lego model of the Bugatti Chiron in 9 episodes. And in the second season for The LEGO Group, I went to the large Lego factory in Kladno, Czech Republic, where they produce all the big scale models for the LEGOLAND Parks and big stores around the world. In the second season of the podcast series, we follow the built of a 1-1 life-size LEGO model of the Bugatti Chiron. After Czech Republic, I travelled to Rotterdam, Netherlands, for a travel bloggers conference called Traverse, before returning home to Denmark to visit my family, attend a travel podcast conference in Copenhagen, and meet with clients. I then travelled to Cannes, France, to attend the Cannes Lions festival and meet more clients and network/”shmooze”. After that Wolfsburg, Germany, was next where I visited the Volkswagen headquarters as part of my work with the LEGO Technic Podcast. Here where we tested the Bugatti Chiron LEGO model on the test track. They shot a film while I was standing at the side of the road with my microphone, recording stuff for the podcast. Phew, loads of flights! Anyway, after my business was concluded, I made my way to Kraków and this is where this episode begins! EXPLORING KRAKÓW My arrival in Kraków happened to coincide with the day the Polish national football team played against Colombia in their Group H match of the 2018 FIFA Football World Cup in Russia. Unfortunately, the Polish team lost the game 3-0 which spelt the end of the World Cup hopes.  On Sunday morning, I decided to take a much-needed break from a week-long podcast editing binge to take a Free Walking Tour of the old town. You know how much I love a tour like this; they are a really great way to get to know more about a new city and provide you with ways to meet locals and fellow travellers as well. After a quick online search, I decided to go with Walkative! Free Walking Tour. Our tour guide's name was Thomasz but he is known better by his many nicknames: Calen, Big Tom, The Giant. He's really tall, which apart from his bald head and goatee, is his most defining feature: he is the one and only 2 metre (6ft7) tall guide in Kraków. He is born and raised in Kraków and graduated from Jagiellonian University with history as his major subject. His thesis was on Kraków, so he's the perfect person to talk to us about the old town of Kraków. He is a remarkable tour guide who mixes warmth, humour, and interesting facts into his tours to create a magical experience. Here's what I remember about Thomasz' anecdotes about his home city:   FACTS ABOUT WHERE WE ARE Kraków's entire old town, including Wawel castle, the market square, and the Jewish district, was one of the first sites to be added to the UNESCO World Heritage List when it was created in 1978. In 2013, Lonely Planet voted Kraków Square the best market square in the world. It's called Rynek Główny in Polish and it's also the largest medieval town square in Europe. It's a square space surrounded by historic townhouses and churches. The centre of the square is dominated by Cloth Hall and it's stunning two towers.  There's a knife that hangs from a rope on the wall of Cloth Hall. There is a legend that tells the story of the two brothers who built the towers. When one of them realised that his tower could not be as tall as this bothers' due to weak foundations, he killed his brother with that very knife out of envy. The knife hangs there as a reminder of humbleness. According to Polish folklore, a dragon lived at the foot of Wawel Hill which required regular offerings of livestock, so it didn't end up eating the local human inhabitants. The dragon was killed either by the sons of the city's founder, King Krakus, or by a cobbler's apprentice, depending on who is telling the tale. There is now a statue of the Dragon of Wawel Hill close to Wawel Castle. It's a bit of an attraction because it breathes fire every few minutes, thanks to a natural gas nozzle installed in the sculpture's mouth. THOMASZ THE GIANT TOUR GUIDE We finished the walking tour at Wawel Castle and Thomasz was kind enough to spend a little extra time with me for a chat.  According to Walkative! Free Walking Tour's website, Big Tom is a huge fan of British comedy and coffee and was a full-time guide to his children before becoming part of the Walkative! team in 2015.  We start our conversation with Thomasz giving me a quick grammar and pronunciation lesson regarding the Slavik roots of his name, telling me about the Portuguese-like vowels in Polish being short and flat, and others being long and deep. He wonderfully ties this into ideas about the history of language and culture around Europe, which only served to show how vast his knowledge spans. When I asked him why people come to visit Kraków, he responded in a typical Thomasz manner. “There's a difference between why people come here and why I think people should come here” he begins.  “People come to Kraków because of the recent popularity of Eastern European cities, like Prague for example. In the early 2000's, there was a significant push across Europe to attract travellers to Prague. Luckily, Kraków is very close to Prague which meant that over time, people started adding Kraków to their travel itinerary on the way to or from Prague. Once here, people realise just how incredible these almost untouched Eastern European cities are. I believe Slovenia will experience the next ‘burst' in popularity for the same reasons”. “Tourism has changed the way Polish people think about their country, giving them a renewed passion for their culture by realise what it means to have a multicultural society” he says. Thomasz tells me that the city of Kraków (and it's Old Town in particular) is unique and lucky in the sense that it is a very intact city compared to war-torn Warsaw, where over 80% of the city was flattened. Warsaw was rebuilt, and Kraków only ‘renovated' and still has the country's history preserved in its aged walls. TAKE A TOUR OF KRAKOW Walkative! Free Walking Tour offers 4 different tours in Kraków: ‘Old Town Kraków', ‘Jewish Kraków', ‘Communist Kraków', and ‘Macabre Kraków'. If you go on a tour with Thomasz, please make sure to say hi from me. This giant among guides is very passionate, excited, and fascinated about Kraków. He loves his city, and it shows.  Thomasz explains: “Walkative! is a foundation which uses free walking tours to attract people to the city. We are trying out a new way of tourism hospitality which encourages tourists to pay what they feel a trinket or piece of local memorabilia is worth. We believe that providing great service should come before asking people for their money, and I think walking tours are an incredibly amazing form of service and hospitality. It's a win-win situation: we provide great service, and tourists receive great service and pay what they feel it deserves”. People like Thomasz rely on tips to make a living, so please don't take advantage of their good nature: leave a tip, it's the right thing to do! And if you don't remember that karma is a bitch. NEXT WEEK ON THE RADIO VAGABOND I'll be back with more from Kraków and the surrounding areas. Next week's episode is going to be both cheerful, and depressing. I'll take you with me on my visit to the former Nazi concentration and extermination camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum. And then I'll go partying in the sports bar with hundreds of English fans.  My name is Palle Bo, and I gotta keep moving. See ya!   SPREAD THE WORD I'd like to ask you for a favour. 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WITAMY W KRAKÓWIE Siden den seneste episode fra Slovenien, har jeg besøgt et par stede i Europa. Men da det var I forbindelse med mit arbejde, bestemte jeg mig for ikke at optage Radiovagabond episoder herfra. Men lad mig da lige holde dig opdateret med, hvor jeg har været siden jeg forlod Ljubljana: Først tog jeg til Tjekkiet for at lave optagelser til sæson 2 af The LEGO Technic podcast. I den første sæson fulgte jeg tilblivelsen af LEGO Technics 1:8 model af superbilen, Bugatti Chiron. Den nye sæson handler om deres vilde projekt med at bygge en Bugatti Chiron i fuld størrelse i de små LEGO Technic klodser, uden brug af lim – og få den til at køre udelukkende med LEGO Technic Power-Function motorer. Derfor var jeg i Kladno, lidt udenfor Prag I Tjekkiet. Her har LEGO en stor fabrik og et område, hvor de producerer alle de store modeller til LEGOLAND og store butikker rundt omkring i verden. Efter Tjekkiet tog jeg til Rotterdam i Nederlandene for at deltage i en rejseblogger konference, der hedder Traverse, inden jeg tog omkring Danmark for at besøge familie, deltage i en podcast konference i København og møde lidt kunder. Herefter gik turen til Cannes i Frankrig, hvor jeg deltog i Cannes Lions festivallen. Det er et kæmpe arrangement og et rigtig godt sted at møde potentielle kunder, network’e og sippe kølig rosé på stranden. Så til Wolfsburg, igen I forbindelse med LEGO Technic Podcasten. Her har Volkswagen Group deres hovedkvarter og et lukket område, hvor de tester deres biler. Og det var her Bugatti Chiron’en satte sin rekord om at køre fra 0 til 400 km/t og tilbage til 0 på bare 42 sekunder. Nu skulle LEGO så teste om de kunne få deres model til at køre. Ikke 400 km/t. Bare køre. Det var ikke uden udfordringer. Mens de indspillede en film, stod jeg i vejkanten med min mikrofon og fulgte alle disse udfordringer. Så det har været en måned med masser af bevægelse rundt i Europa… pyh. Nu er jeg nået til Kraków og klar til at tage dig med på min rejse igen. UDFORSKER KRAKÓW Dagen jeg kommer til Kraków, spiller det polske fodboldlandshold en afgørende kamp mod Columbia ved VM i Fodbold i Rusland. Desværre for Polen tabte de 3-0 og var dermed ude af VM. Søndag morgen bestemte jeg mig for at tage en oplevelsesdag efter en lang arbejdsuge bag skærmen, og mødte op til en Free Walking Tour i den gamle bydel. Du ved fra tidligere episoder, hvor meget jeg nyder at blive introduceret til et ny sted med sådan en tur. Efter en kort tur omkring Google besluttede jeg mig for at bruge dem, der hedder Walkative! Free Walking Tour. Vores guide hedder Thomasz, men han har flere kælenavne: Calen, Big Tom, The Giant. Og han er en kæmpe på godt to meter, og udover hans skaldede hoved, piercing i begge øjenbryn og gedebukkeskæg er det nok den måde, man bedst genkender ham. Han er født og opvokset i Kraków og uddannet fra Jagiellonian University med historie som hovedfag. Hans hovedopgave var om Kraków, så han er den perfekte til at fortælle historier om den gamle bydel. Han er fantastisk med et mix af varme, humor og et stort overblik over sin gruppe (fra højden). Her er noget af, hvad jeg kan huske, han fortalte: FAKTA OM HVOR VI ER Krakóws gamle by, bade med Wawel Castle, det store torv og det jødiske kvarter, var noget af det første, der var med op listen, da UNESCO skabte deres World Heritage List i 1978. I 2013 udråbte Lonely Planet Kraków Square til den bedste markedsplads i verden. På polsk hedder den Rynek Główny og det er også det største torv i Europa. Det er en kvadratisk plads omkranset af gamle byhuse og kirker. I midten af torvet finder man den ikoniske Cloth Hall med to tårne – det ene lidt højere end det andet. Der hænger en kniv i et reb på væggen af Cloth Hall. Ifølge legenden fortæller den en historie om de to brødre der byggede tårnene. Da det gik op for den ene af dem, at hans tårn ikke kunne blive så højt som det andet (på grund af et svagt fundament), blev han så misundelig, at han slog sin bror ihjel med denne kniv. Kniven hænger der som en påmindelse om, at man bør være lidt ydmyg.   Ifølge en anden legend boede der engang en drage ved foden af Wawel Hill, som krævede at blive fodret med husdyr for ikke at begynde, at spise den lokale menneskelige befolkning. Dragen blev omsider slået ihjel af enten sønnerne til byens grundlægger, Kong Krakus, eller af skrædderens lærling – alt efter hvem der fortæller historien. GIGANT TOUR GUIDEN THOMASZ Vi sluttede turen ved Wawel Castle og Thomasz var venlig nok til at tilbringe lidt ekstra tid med mig til et kort interview. Ifølge Walkative! Free Walking Tours website er Big Tom en stor fan af britisk humor og kaffe. Han var fuldtidsguide for sine børn, inden han blev en del af Walkative Holdet i 2016. Vi starter snakken med at Thomasz giver mig en lille indføring i det polske sprog – omkring den specielle slaviske måde, at sige hans navn på. Han fortæller mig lidt om de forskellige portugisisk-lignende vokaler i det polske sprog, hvor nogle er korte og flade og andre er lange og dybe. Det fører os ud i en længere snak om de forskellige sprog rundt omkring i Europa, og det viser mig noget om, hvor bred en viden han har, om den verden, han bor i. Da jeg spørger ham, hvorfor folk kommer til Kraków, svarer han meget ”Thomaszsk”. ”Der forskel på, hvorfor folk kommer her, og hvorfor jeg synes, folk skulle komme”, starter han. ”Folk kommer til Kraków fordi det er en del af den nye popularitet af de østeuropæiske byer. I begyndelsen af nullerne var der mange turister, der fik øjnende op for byer som Prag. Heldigvis er Kraków tæt på Prag, og det gjorde, at mange også fik øjnene op for Kraków, da Prag begyndte at blive lidt overfyldt. Da folk så var her, fik de øjnene op for, hvor uberørte mange af disse østeuropæiske byer er. Jeg tror f.eks. også at Slovenien står foran et stort opsving i turisme”. ”Turismen har ændret den måde vi polakker betragter vores land, og det har givet os en fornyet passion for vores kultur – da vi indså, at vi har en meget multikulturelt samfund”, siger han. Thomasz fortæller mig, at Kraków og især den gamle bydel, er meget speciel og heldig ved at være næsten uberørt af krigen – i sammenligning med Warszawa, der næsten var jævnet med jorden. Warszawa skulle genopbygges, mens Kraków bare skulle renoveres, og stadig har byen bevaret med sine gamle mursten. TAG EN TUR I KRAKÓW Walkative! Free Walking Tour tilbyder fire forskellige ture: ‘Det gamle Kraków’, ’Det jødiske Kraków’, ’Det kommunistiske Kraków’ og ’Det makabre Kraków’. Hvis du kommer på en tur og møder den høje mand, så hils fra mig. Han er en kæmpe blandt guider på flere måder. Han er passioneret, sjov og begejstret. Han elsker sin by – og det skinner igennem.   TAKE A TOUR OF KRAKÓW Walkative! Free Walking Tour offers 4 different tours in Kraków: ‘Old Town Kraków’, ‘Jewish Kraków’, ‘Communist Kraków’, and ‘Macabre Kraków’. If you go on a tour with Thomasz, please make sure to say hi from me. This giant among guides is very passionate, excited, and fascinated about Kraków. He loves his city, and it shows.  Thomasz forklarer: “Walkative” tilbyder disse Free Walking Tours til at tiltrække gæster til byen. Vi opfordrer folk til at betale, hvad de synes turen er værd. Og det er noget, jeg gerne så indført på andre områder. Og vil de ikke betale noget, er der ingen sure miner”, siger han og tilføjer at ”karma is a bitch”. I NÆSTE UGE I RADIOVAGABOND Jeg er tilbage med mere fra Kraków om området omkring. 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Forget about hospitals, doctors and pharmacies—all the healing power you need in Krakow can be found under Wawel Castle, in the form of our very own chakra stone! Or possibly not. Listen as we discuss this little-known source of mystical power that may or may not exist. 

Title: Poland, Start in Krakow, Must Dos And Local Attractions https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/63396d99-b597-4db0-bf4c-08ca469f72aa/SmallLogo.jpg/:/cr=t:0%25,l:0%25,w:100%25,h:100%25/rs=w:500,h:388,cg:true Guest Matty Kondrup (Matty K), shares why Poland has captured a piece of his traveling heart. Shortly before the start of WWII Matty's grandparents fled Poland to the safety of America. His grandmother then joined the US Army, returning to Poland to fight on the side of the Allies. Matty initially visiting Poland with an old flame he fell in love - with Poland, not the gal! https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/image/C4E03AQHm83AZTZsUpQ/profile-displayphoto-shrink_800_800/0?e=1597276800&v=beta&t=l8GvhonXGxgS4gfJVbodHMEJ2CxWU9n47tByE8nHlP0 Since that first trip he has returned to Poland two more times. The beauty, culture and history draw him back again and again. He tells listeners the old town square and food will, "BLOW YOU AWAY". https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/0/037e01ef-c3bb-4048-9bb2-f57e8e9144e2/IVMIi6mp.jpg Photo by Stephen Doyne on Unsplash Matty finds that Poland is often a forgotten destination in Europe but readily suggests it to his clients as a choice destination for value, world history and friendly locals. In Krakow, Matty finds the locals love Americans. They speak English well and are ready to welcome you as their long lost cousin. https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/0/037e01ef-c3bb-4048-9bb2-f57e8e9144e2/Ftz2lmVR.jpg Photo by William Warby on Unsplash We dig into Auschwitz and the emotional reactions he had upon visiting for the first time. How young is too young to take children to the concentration camp? What other day trips are options from Krakow? Matty puts Wawel Castle, the incredible salt mines and river cruising! (At this point Polish language speakers will cringe as we destroy pronunciations. I promise we make our errors with excitement and enthusiasm for your country! Want to correct us? Send an email to info@travelradiopodcast.com.) https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/0/037e01ef-c3bb-4048-9bb2-f57e8e9144e2/VDiFOsHQ.jpg Photo by Jacek Dylag on Unsplash Food is the highlight of every trip for me. Matty also experiences travel the same way. He describes some of his favorite dishes and one to avoid. I inquire about perogies and Matty assures me they are everywhere and filled with everything amazing! As you may have guessed from the intro - the Vodka is top notch! Enjoy this episode of Travel Radio Podcast on Krakow, Poland. I was not able to make my trip to Poland due to travel restrictions. This episode really helped me dream the dream of traveling to Poland when the time is right. Thank you Matty K for allowing me to interview you on Krakow, Poland. I hope that we get to explore more of Poland together on the podcast shortly! https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/0/037e01ef-c3bb-4048-9bb2-f57e8e9144e2/kPwycPWm.jpg (https://mailchi.mp/b1947059ef35/d4r0ehjtt3) Show Format (loosely covered): Welcome Introductions Megan: Where are we going today? Matty: Krakow, Poland Megan: How many times have you been to Poland? Matty: Megan: Why do you suggest Poland to your clients? Matty: (I’m thinking value, rich culture, etc) Megan: A lot of travelers, and travel agents, don’t like to visit the same destination twice. You’ve gone three times. Can you share a story about how Poland made its way into your heart and a destination you go back to again and again? Matty: Megan: Is there something funny/surprising for you when you first visited Krakow? Matty: Megan: Did you experience anything in Krakow that made you feel small or really spark awe inside you? Matty: Megan: As with most European countries, developed for thousands of years, we can’t get to all of Poland today. We’ve decided to start in Krakow and use this as a base for exploring the region. When you think of Krakow what is the first thing that stands out to you? Matty: Megan: What are some other attractions or activities that will help clients immerse and begin to understand the city and culture of the locals? Matty: Megan: What are some day trip options from Krakow people might take? Matty: Megan: Something I’m excited to talk about is Polish cuisine. What is your favorite Polish dish? Matty: Megan: Was there a dish you did not enjoy and give travelers a head’s up about? Matty: Megan: I want to take just a few minutes before we close out to cover traveling necessities in Krakow. What language skills to people need in Krakow? Matty: Megan: How should travelers expect to handle money? Matty: Megan: Did you have any personal safety concerns? Matty: Megan: In the event that public transportation is an option again - did you use it? How easy was it? Matty: Megan: In the event that public transportation is not an option in the near future - is the city walkable? Matty: Megan: Is Uber a thing? Matty: Megan: That is the end of my questions for you? Is there anything I missed that you want to include? Matty: Megan: Thank you for being my guest. I hope we can do it again sometime soon! Matty: It was totes amazing Megan: Awesome! This is Megan Chapa from Travel Radio Podcast saying good night! Matty: Byyyeeeee! Hello Traveler, I hope you enjoyed this episode of Travel Radio Podcast. It's my hopes that you enjoyed it so much that you will recommend it and share it with a friend. If you have a moment, please subscribe/review Travel Radio Podcast wherever you are listening from. Then, hijack all your friends, family and acquaintances phones and do the same. If you found your next trip, a travel professional to work with or a useful tip please be in touch. I would love to hear about it. Do you want to be on the Podcast? Do you have a partnership idea? Please email info@travelradiopodcast.com Blessings to you! Megan Chapa Host Travel Radio Podcast travelradiopodcast.com Latest Episode Player: https://link.chtbl.com/O-AVrMzk https://twitter.com/travelradiopod https://www.facebook.com/travelradiopodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/travelradiopodcast/ Special Guest: Matthew Kondrup (Matt K).

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This Writer's Cut edition of The Malta Exchange features fascinating behind-the-scenes commentary read by the author. In the latest thrilling Cotton Malone adventure from international bestseller Steve Berry, one by one the seven precious relics of the Arma Christi, the weapons of Christ, are disappearing from sanctuaries across the world. After former Justice Department agent Cotton Malone witnesses the theft of one of them, he learns from his old boss, Stephanie Nelle, that a private auction is about to be held where incriminating information on the president of Poland will be offered to the highest bidder - blackmail that both the United States and Russia want, but for vastly different reasons. The price of admission to that auction is one of the relics, so Malone is first sent to a castle in Poland to steal the Holy Lance, a thousand-year-old spear sacred not only to Christians but to the Polish people, and then on to the auction itself. But nothing goes as planned and Malone is thrust into a bloody battle between three nations over information that, if exposed, could change the balance of power in Europe. From the tranquil canals of Bruges, to the elegant rooms of Wawel Castle, to deep beneath the earth in an ancient Polish salt mine, Malone is caught in the middle of a deadly war - the outcome of which turns on a secret known as the Warsaw Protocol.

On episode 18 of Rookie Mistakes, Connor jumps right in and talks about his advice for visiting Kraków. He talks about what he liked and didn't like about the city, as well as gives recommendations on restaurants and places to visit. He specifically goes over Auschwitz and Wawel Castle, two of the things you must do in Kraków, and ends the episode with a few tips for your trip.

On episode 9, we're talking about our three days in Krakow, Poland. Of course included is our tour through Auschwitz and our thoughts on the concentration camp, the Old Town of Krakow and it's attractions, Wawel Castle, Oscar Schindler's Factory, and Mad Dogs shots.Drinking : Zywiec 1881 Porter Find more of our Polish adventures at www.travelingtaveners.com or find us on Instagram @travelingtaveners and email us at sadie@travelingtaveners.com    

Fr. Riccardo reflects on his visit to Wawel Castle during his recent pilgrimage to Poland and on the gospel reading from St. Luke (Lk 23:35-43) in this homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church.  Fr. John encourages the congregation to beg for the grace to hear God's voice and to listen.

The Amateur Traveler talks to Raul from Atlanta about his recent trip to Krakow Poland. Learn about this former capital of Poland which is a treasure trove of history. Raul will take us to the cloth hall in the old town, Kazimierz and the Wawel Castle. We will also talk about his trips to the unusual Wieliczka salt mine with its rock salt carvings. A very poignant side trip to Auschwitz and Birkenau makes us confront the unspeakable evil done in those two places. Raul also traveled to Wadowice, the boyhood home of the man who would later be Pope John Paul II, and Black Madonna, the home of the Black Madonna. In between we talk about Polish food (lard for your bread sir?), museums, transportation and history.

The Amateur Traveler talks to Raul from Atlanta about his recent trip to Krakow Poland. Learn about this former capital of Poland which is a treasure trove of history. Raul will take us to the cloth hall in the old town, Kazimierz and the Wawel Castle. We will also talk about his trips to the unusual Wieliczka salt mine with its rock salt carvings. A very poignant side trip to Auschwitz and Birkenau makes us confront the unspeakable evil done in those two places. Raul also traveled to Wadowice, the boyhood home of the man who would later be Pope John Paul II, and Black Madonna, the home of the Black Madonna. In between we talk about Polish food (lard for your bread sir?), museums, transportation and history.

The Amateur Traveler talks to Raul from Atlanta about his recent trip to Krakow Poland. Learn about this former capital of Poland which is a treasure trove of history. Raul will take us to the cloth hall in the old town, Kazimierz and the Wawel Castle. We will also talk about his trips to the unusual Wieliczka salt mine with its rock salt carvings. A very poignant side trip to Auschwitz and Birkenau makes us confront the unspeakable evil done in those two places. Raul also traveled to Wadowice, the boyhood home of the man who would later be Pope John Paul II, and Black Madonna, the home of the Black Madonna. In between we talk about Polish food (lard for your bread sir?), museums, transportation and history.

Suzanna discovers the key of hearts and escapes just as a gang of Men in Green Hoods burst into the church. She steps up another level where she'll have a magic wand and a teletransportation tool.Instead of sanctuary, Suzanna finds a village church to be full of danger. She eludes the clutches of a gang of Men in Green Hoods and, brandishing her key of hearts, heads back into the secret room at Wawel Castle. After completing her game save, Suzanna clears level two and gains a teletransportation tool and a magic wand. Where will the next door on level three lead her?

Suzanna goes back to Wawel Castle with the key of clubs and places it in the fireplace. As another door opens, she moves up to level four. Will they be enough to help her complete her mission? Will the key of clubs lead to success or more danger? As soon as she is back at Wawel Castle, Paweł tells her to place the key of clubs in the fireplace. As the door opens, Suzanna does a game-save and moves on to level four where she will have two teletransportation tools and a magic wand in her arsenal. But are they enough to help her save Poland?

Suzanna and Michał flee the hotel and go to the lighthouse where Suzanna finds the key of diamonds. With time running out to save Poland, Suzanna seems more concerned about Michał. What happened to him? While Suzanna and Michał are sleeping, there is a helicopter attack. Even though it is the middle of the night, Suzanna tells Michał that they have to go to the lighthouse. There she finds the key, but just as she gets it the helicopters return and start shooting up the building. The player tells her to jump and he uses one of his two remaining tools to save her. She manages to get back to Wawel Castle. Now she has all four card keys but still cannot figure out the link between RATAVA, the remote-controlled devices and saving Poland. Besides all that, her big concern is Michał. What happened to him?

With all four card keys Suzanna moves onto the next level. Men in Green corner her at Wawel Castle and take her to meet the RATAVA boss who wants the code from her. Does Suzanna have any tricks left?Suzanna has moved onto the next level and has all the card keys but is still no closer to completing the mission. She puts the key of diamonds into the fireplace and a door appears as Men in Green burst into the secret chamber. After a struggle, Michał is shot and Suzanna is taken away to meet the captain of the RATAVA organisation. He wants Suzanna to give them the code. What are they prepared to do to get it?

Suzanna phones the professor, thinking he is her last chance. He tells her she'll have to find the answers herself. The player feels help can come from the Wawel Castle heads. Has the player lost his head too? Suzanna is on her own. Time is against her and RATAVA is moments away from triumph. The phone call to the professor brought nothing. But the player might just come to the rescue. He notices the sculpted heads on the ceiling at Wawel Castle and thinks they might hold the key to deactivating the computer. Suzanna has got the whole deck of cards but she is not convinced about the player's hunch. What other options do they have?

The player remains adamant that the the sculpted heads at Wawel Castle are crucial. And he's right. They provide the computer destruct code. But has Suzanna's scepticism jeopardised the mission? The player tells Suzanna that the sculpted heads at Wawel Castle are important works of art for Poles. When she looks at them, she sees that each one has a card suit on its forehead. Michał suggests that she put the heads in the right order. The heads start singing and the code comes out. But does Suzanna have enough time to enter the destruct sequence into the computer?

Suzanna's new friend Piotr directs her to a violinist playing in the street. He tells her to beware of anyone wearing green. Then she is attacked by young thugs, but none of them are wearing green. Is danger everywhere? Suzanna has the seven, eight, nine and 10 of spades and a spade-shaped piece of wood. She goes into a shop to ask for directions to Wawel Castle. The owner, Piotr, gives her directions and a violinist warns her that green means danger. The player urges Suzanna to talk to the violinist but when she gets there a policeman asks him to stop playing in the street. Suzanna is told to take cover from an approaching helicopter and a gang of youths steal her purse but Piotr catches up with them and buys the purse back. Is he trying to buy Suzanna's trust?

Suzanna places her spade-shaped key in the fireplace and a heart-shaped door opens. Paweł says he can't go through with her but gives her some clothes and skates for her journey. What a chilling adventure!In the secret chamber in Wawel Castle, Suzanna puts her spade-shaped key in the fireplace and the door with the hearts over it opens. Paweł tells Suzanna she must go alone and she heads off armed with a sweater, trousers, skates and wishes of good luck from Paweł.

Suzanna discovers the secret chamber in Wawel Castle where there are four doors. The player tells her to be careful to go through the right one. But how will she make the right choice? Now inside Wawel Castle, the player tells Suzanna that there are people in green in the tour group. She manages to get clear and with the help of Paweł goes into a room full of sculptures and an old fireplace that has card suit symbols on it. The fireplace leads to a secret room with four doors. Suzanna wants to go through a door but the player urges her to be careful. After her game, save she clears level one. On the next level she has to go through one of the doors. Will she choose the right one?