6 articles tagged with poland
Ach du meine Güte! I still remember my first glimpse of Malbork Castle rising along the Nogat River—a massive brick fortress that instantly transported me back to medieval times. As someone who grew up with Germany's castles practically in my...
There's something captivating about cities in transition—places where centuries of tradition collide with ambitious innovation. Poznan embodies this duality perfectly. While most business travelers flock to Warsaw or Krakow, I've found myself repeatedly drawn to this under-appreciated Polish gem during...
G'day history buffs! After my third nursing conference in Poland this year (yes, somehow I've become the designated 'Poland expert' on my hospital floor), I finally carved out a glorious weekend to explore Poznan properly. While most tourists get their...
The first thing that hit me as I stepped off the train in Poznan wasn't the crisp autumn air or the golden light filtering through the centuries-old architecture—it was the *energy*. As someone who's spent years reading vital signs in...
As a public defender, I've witnessed how understanding history shapes our capacity for empathy. Standing at the gates of Auschwitz-Birkenau last fall—where the words *Arbeit Macht Frei* ('Work Sets You Free') still hang in cruel irony—I felt an overwhelming responsibility...
Standing at the edge of Poznan's Citadel Park on a golden summer morning, I found myself unexpectedly moved by how this Polish city has transformed its urban spaces. What was once a military fortress now cradles families picnicking beneath the...