Last month, on the spur of the moment, I jumped on a bus and went to Poland. A few days off work only means one thing to me: travel! One of the things I love most about living in Europe is how easy it is to get away to a different country even for just a couple of days. Everything is so close — there really is no excuse to stay at home!
Having lived in Europe for almost two years now, I thought it was probably about time to say hello to Germany’s next-door neighbour: Poland. This eastern friend had been beckoning to me for a while now. Everyone I knew who had been to Poland raved about it: its food, its value for money, its diversity. It was time to check it out, I decided.
I took the 6:55 am bus to Wrocław, one of the closest Polish cities to Berlin, a culturally diverse and lively hub, and spent three fun days exploring.
Wrocław in 15 photographs:
Have you ever been to Wocław? What did you think? Share your opinion in the comments below!
Hey Rachel! I am originally from Poznan (now living in BCN) not that far from Wroclaw so during my school days I used to jump on a train to go to either a film or theater festival there. I am glad you had fun. Visit Poznan next time! Thanks for sharing your photographs.
Anna, Poznan is next on my list! I’ve heard great things about it and it’s not so far from Berlin either. With train tickets being so cheap, there really is no excuse not to go! I’d love to check it out soon. How are you enjoying life in Barcelona? Thanks for your photo love ?
It’s Weronika ? You are welcome! I have been following your blog for while now. The best thing about Barcelona is that you can do so much outdoors. The weather is great, there is the beach, the mountains nearby.. amazing really. Part of me misses London and its vibrant and lively city vibe though, where I lived for 8 years. I guess we can’t have everything but it’s important to make the most of what we have.
Oops sorry Weronika! Thanks for following along with me! I love Barcelona and have been there three times since I moved to Europe. The great food, the sunshine, the beach — three things that Berlin does not have! I think we are always nostalgic about places we have left but at the same time know just how lucky we have it in our new home too ? Enjoy every moment x
Hi Rachel, lovely photos, really! Never been to Poland and I realise how much I’m missing! x
Thanks dear Anne-Laure. Glad to hear it’s now on your list! ? I can’t wait to head back and explore some more. x
Gorgeous pictures! May I know what photo editing app do you use?
Thanks so much Jessica! I use Lightroom to retouch my photos ?
I love the pictures! Poland is also my neighbouring country (I´m Slovak) but I haven´t travelled there so much, which is a great pity, as I see ? So far I´ve been to Krakow only and I fell in love with it instantly. I´d like to visit Gdansk and Wroclaw – it seems there´s lots to see, too ?
Thanks Monika! I haven’t seen much of Poland but would love to get back there and see some more. Wrocław is great – you should make a trip there! I haven’t been to Slovakia yet but have heard that it is a truly beautiful country. Do you have any exciting travel plans coming up? x
So colourful! I’ve been to Poland but never to Wroclaw so I may have to make a return visit after seeing these beautiful photos ?
Wrocław is actually the only place in Poland I’ve visited, but now I am in love with this country forever! ? You MUST visit! Where else in Poland have you travelled to? I’m planning another trip there in a few months and would love some tips! x
Love the photos! I’m going to Poland next month, so I love to read everything about it!
Thanks so exciting! I LOVE Poland and need to plan another weekend across the border very soon. Which cities are you visiting? Have a great time! x