Amber is everywhere in Gdańsk: in shops, market stalls, museums and galleries. Rough and raw, it can be found – if you are lucky - on many of the nearby sunny Baltic beaches.

Amber is fossilized tree resin which has been appreciated for its colour and natural beauty since Neolithic times.

In Roman times, the area was a destination for traders, who carried the stone southwards along the Amber Trail.

Poland…

Its skin is dark red, slightly glossy, and the flesh is bright red when cut.

In 2009 Kashubian strawberry: Truskawka Kaszubska was registered as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) by the European Commission.

Kashubia, a part of Pomerania region, is the home to vast strawberry fields particularly around towns of Kartuzy, Kościerzyna and Bytów.

Poland is the fifth largest horticultural producer in European Union after Spain, Italy, France and Germany.…

Q: What has Shakespeare got to do with Gdansk?



A: The fact that the first Shakespeare theatre built in Gdansk, was during the dramatist's lifetime! . Professional English actors have been coming here each summer from 1600 to 1650, bringing with them his masterful plays. As the result in about 1611, a theatre was built along the lines of those in London. It was equipped with three gallery tiers for the audience (similar to the London's Globe), had an open stage and an open-air…

We used to have a desire to kick back on holiday, but now the desire to give back has moved to the forefront when it comes to booking that dream trip.  Proof that there’s more than one way to join in with the “feel good” factor, the “Travelling Eco-Book Depository” combines the traditional idea of recycling with the ethical mindset of today’s travellers – “reduce, reuse, recycle,” entering the travel sphere.…

India as famed is the most diverse country present in this world and stands as the most accurate destination to explore the most intriguing as well as distinctive wonders present in distant regions of the globe. It is the most intriguing tourist destination present in this world which is replete with amazing features that cannot be found anywhere else in this planet. The natural wonders which are used to adorn this planet earth can all be explored in this phenomenal country. You can find…

Have you ever come across such craziness during hotel promotion? Me neither, but Anggun Boutique Hotel create the surprises when they announced the super crazy promotion of stay 12 nights & collect 12 butterfly stamps during each of your check-ins. Collect all 12 stamps to entitled you for a free 1 night stay at Anggun Boutique…

It's now been more than five years since I returned from my first great voyage, my around the world trip. It often feels like it was much further than that, mostly because of how much my perspective on traveling has changed.

During that trip, I visited 28 countries. Of those 28, I spent more than a month in six. Of those six, none was an unexpected as Malaysia. I knew, beforehand, that I'd spend time in Spain, Italy, Turkey, and…

The British are invading September’s Music Nite on The Strand!  Beatles lovers are welcomed to participate in a free celebration of the Lads from Liverpool at Saengerfest Park.  From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8 acclaimed Beatles tribute band, The Fab 5, will be performing classic Beatles tunes for Beatlemaniacs of all ages.

The Fab 5 have been a fan favorite in the Houston music scene for more than twenty years and recently received recognition as the “Best Tribute Band in…

Our recent trip to Asia solidly cemented my opinion that South East Asia is still very grateful and anxious to encourage tourism.  Thailand, in particular, really set itself apart from any other place we have traveled to.  Our stays at both the Bangkok Mandarin Oriental, and the Mandarin Oriental Dhara-Devi in Chiang Mai, were superlative.  Having experienced these hotels first-hand, I can see why the Mandarin Oriental chain is consistently voted as having some of the top…

This year’s Costa Rica National Surfing Championship Finals promises to be one of the hottest surfing events of the year. For the first time ever, seven of Costa Rica’s top male surfers – all of whom are very close in points so far for the season – are…

Paradise for the history lovers, India is replete with timeless ruins of erstwhile rulers. For those wishing to witness a huge range of enormous dazzling historical buildings, a Trip to India can be a great option. India’s historical, cultural and religious aspects are truly worth experiencing. A marvel combination of old-age traditions and flexible modern societies, the country boasts many historical destinations. Be sure to visit…

Mt. Everest Base Camp Trekking

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The Mt. Everest base camp trek is one of the best Himalayan trekking journeys for an adventure holiday in the Nepal Himalaya.  The Mt. Everest base camp trekking is one of the best outstanding destinations for trekkers and it offers the best opportunity to gain the real Himalayan experience. This trek is designed to fulfill the dreams of many people in experiencing…

Located in the middle of the Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Anggun Boutique Hotel had been a perfect spot for business travelers around the globe to stop by and relax during their business trips a week or two. Uniqueness with its own definition, Anggun provided business travelers with amenities that even the five-stars hotel might missed in offering. Besides the…

This post will cover the two most spiritual things I have ever experienced. I was deeply moved by both of them. Bhutan is a deeply Buddhist country. I have mentioned before that if I ever decided to convert, as if I were disciplined enough to try, it would be in Bhutan. I found that…

Excerpt from Swedish newspaper Svenska Dagbladet (svd.se).

FAKE PILOT SCAM. Did you think a pilot’s license and training are at least some kind of a guarantee for a safe journey?

Think again.

Nobody could guess the dark secret of Swedish pilot Thomas Salme: He had…

As a large and age-old fishing village in Ha Long bay, Vong Vieng attaches great historical and cultural value and has currently attracted lots of tourists.

There are 4 fishing villages in the World Heritage site: Ba Hang, Cua Van, Vong…

Listen to the quickie  Audio PostCard on Packing Tips if images of jumping on your suitcase as your partner quickly snaps the locks shut, or sitting on the thing while you’re doubled over tying the straps, are your version of…