What was it like to live in Krakow in the Communist era?

Being as young as I am, I cannot claim to have had personal experience with life in Soviet Poland. My parents, grandparents, and the rest of my extended family, however, did. read more

Some of the most wonderful people on the face on the earth live there and the city of Krakow would make Rome look like pagans. Churches, churches, and more churches. Nuns, priests, and more respect for the Catholic faith than can be found anywhere. Last Friday I returned from an eleven night stay in Krakow. read more

Embrace Krakow’s communist past at Forum Przestrzenie. Housed in the abandoned remains of the former (and much-maligned) communist-era Forum Hotel, Forum Przestrzenie [Marii Konopnickiej 28] has become one of Krakow’s most hip spots to chill, especially at night. read more