Situated on the Polish and Slovakian border, the Dunajec gorges offer amazing views  of the Pieniny region.    

Europe

After almost half a century of being under supervision, Poland has been slowly, but surely, opening its doors to the world over the past twenty years. Vibrant and dynamic, one of its main attractions is its striking blend of modernism and archaism. The towns boast many different sights: the capital of Warsaw is a showcase of the country’s new modernity, while the picturesque Krakow and Gdansk seem at times to be set in another era. Equally, you can discover dreamy landscapes, from the Baltic beaches to the many lush and unspoilt natural areas (natural parks, ‘the land of the thousand lakes’). But Poland also has a very heavy history, which you can, and should, discover, by visiting sites charged with history, such as the Warsaw ghetto and the infamous Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. To visit Poland is to discover a world of contrasts, a country focused on the future, and the scars it wears preserve an authenticity that forms all its charm.

Poland

Gorges de Dunajec

The Wieliczka Royal Salt Mines are easy to get to from Kraków.  You can therefore go on an afternoon's excursion to them. 

Wieliczka

A cold city at first sight, but a good place to come to terms with. Warsaw is a footprint of history and this history is still too often little-known.

Warsaw

The first winter sports resort on the Polish side of the Tatras, Zakopane has managed to retain all of its old-world charm with its many wooden chalets.

Zakopane

The Tatra Mountains lie partly in Poland and partly in Slovakia, marking the border between the two countries. 

Tatras

Albania

England

Greenland

Spain

Central America

Africa

North America

South America

Asia

Middle East

Oceania

There are two natural reserves encompassing the Tatra Mountains, one in Slovakia and the other in Poland. The landscapes and scenery they have to offer are simply wonderful, and at the numerous lakes within their confines there are many beautiful spots in which to relax and/or contemplate the surroundings in peace and tranquility. There are also various waymarked hiking trails in the reserves, offering something to suit everyone from the vigorous outdoor type to the more casual walker. The easiest trails are located in the lower parts of the mountains; the hikes you can do here are more akin to strolls in the open air. The rest, by contrast, skirt around the mountain summits. These are reserved for the keen hiker however. I am only familiar with the the lower Slovakian region of the Tatras. I stayed at a hostel in Ždiar and while there took advantage of the local restaurants serving delicious traditional dishes, halušky and pierogi in particular! It was possible to venture off into Poland every day by following the waymarked trails. The scenery was wonderful, and it wasn't unusual to encounter local wildlife along the route.

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