Wieliczka is a small town just southeast of Kraków whose name stands for one thing: the salt mine that has been worked beneath it since the 13th century. Some 300 kilometres of corridors spread across nine levels under the streets, carved over 700 years into chapels, chambers, and underground lakes. Along with the historic centre […]
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Poland stretches from the Baltic Sea in the north to the Carpathian Mountains on its southern border, with most of its historic cities strung across the plains between them. Kraków, Warsaw, Wrocław, Poznań, and Gdańsk each carry a different century of the country’s story, while Zakopane and the Tatra Mountains give it an alpine south. […]
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hidden gems The Travel Photography Guide Last updated: 14 May 2026 written by Daria Trinkhaus, photography by Nico Trinkhaus A guide to 7 underrated European cities, hidden gems. In an age when algorithms decide which cities we visit and what we consider beautiful, it is hard to find hidden gems that haven’t been photographed a million […]
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Warsaw is the capital of Poland, set on both banks of the Vistula river roughly halfway between Berlin and Minsk. The Old Town was rebuilt brick by brick after the Second World War and was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980 for that reconstruction. The skyline is anchored by the Soviet-era Palace […]
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Wroclaw The Travel Photography Guide Last updated: 23 April 2026written by Daria Trinkhaus, photography by Nico Trinkhaus The most beautiful places in Wrocław – a guide by a local and a photographer Wrocław is a popular city for weekend trips or longer stays. You can find dozens of articles online listing the “Top 20 places to […]
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Poznan The Travel Photography Guide Last updated: 17 April 2026written by Daria Trinkhaus, photography by Nico Trinkhaus A guide to the five most interesting places in Poznan to visit and photograph. In this guide to Poznan, you’ll read about the five most interesting places to visit. You’ll learn about the city’s most important historical facts and […]
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Zakopane: winter wonderland Zakopane, a little town at the base of the Tatra Mountains. Attracting visitors eager to discover its stunning scenery, rich history, and exciting outdoor adventures. Poland’s winter capital boasts a population of about 27,000 people. From panoramic views from Gubałówka hill to hiking across the snow-covered Strążyska Valley, my trip to Zakopane […]
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Krakow in Poland is the second-most populous city in the country. The city is an economic hub, known for its thriving technology and financial services firms. However, it is probably best-known for its stunning Mediaeval Old Town and Jewish Quarter which jointly became one of UNESCO’s first ever World Heritage Sites back in 1978. It […]
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