Traditions and everyday life in PolandFestivals, family customs, favourite places and everyday traditions, written by members of Global Penfriends who live in Poland. Each cultural keepsake is a short note about life where they are.
97 keepsakes from Poland (54 traditions and culture, 43 personal) · page 3 of 4Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.
Beskidy is a group of mountains in the south of Poland, very popular region, full of wonderful views, mountain trails, mountain hotels and fascinating history. The highest peak is Babia Góra, which is 1725 metres, another…
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Polish doughnuts, called "Pączki" really can't be beaten. The traditional Polish doughnut is fried, filled with rose jam and coated in icing or powdered sugar. "Pączki" are delicious everywhere, but the ones served in my Dad's…
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Dog owners often times meet up to walk their dogs together. This lets us keep the dogs socialised and tired ;) and we love spending time on walking and having laid-back conversations while looking at our furry friends playing or…
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I love going to the seaside where the beaches have white sand. I love swimming in the sea and watching it during storms. Nothing gives my mind as much freedom and peace as listening to the sea while the sun is setting down. When…
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The San River is a large, right-bank tributary of the Vistula River, the longest river in Poland. I enjoy walking along these wild riverbanksRzeka San jest dużym, prawobrzeżnym dopływem rzeki Wisły, najdłuższej rzeki w Polsce…
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In Poland people usually travel to mountains or by the sea on holidays. Me and my family are always taking the second option. Our fav city is Świnoujście, it is near German, so when the weather is not great, and you can't swimm…
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The interior of the basilica houses numerous valuable artworks, including the famous wooden altarpiece created by Veit Stoss, which is one of the largest Gothic altarpieces in the world.Every hour, a bugler plays the Hejnał…
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i really love getting boba with my friends! while it isn't a polish drink, there's a local shop in my town that, in my opinion, has the best boba tea in this world!! going there has become a sort of tradition with my friends
Shared by bluecheese
I hand out polish flag for every national holiday. It express my respect to history and memory to past events. This act, mean also for me that I'm ready to be responsible for my country and it's future.
Shared by Hiphophead
We went there for a school trip and it was so pretty!! I loved the architecture and the overall Christmas vibe. On the less positive note it was raining and I think I got sick
Shared by lmponderabilia
The city I like to come back and visit is Warsaw. When you get an occasion try to visit Warsaw because it is worth it. I loved walking and visiting during my holiday.
Shared by Tulipanek
Wild hedgehog is visiting my family! Actually there are small hedgehog family, there are three of them in total! Looks like mother, father and the baby.
Shared by KimiNoHana
Every first snow I go for a walk, preferably by myself, and enjoy the fresh, soft snow, admiring how it’s covered the world in its peaceful coat.
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My small town on the edge of an ancient primeval forest is a quiet place where life moves slowly and many places are drowned in greenery.
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Bicycle trip out of town to Strzeszynek and Kiekrz, both of which are located in the Greater Poland Voivodeship, in west-central Poland
Shared by Chris Krzysztof
They are one of the most beautiful (in my opinion) places in Poland I love going on trips to them and just enjoy the nature around me.
Shared by wh3n0t
idk trying to romanticize study or smth ₊˚, 𓍢ִ໋˚˖𓍢ִ✧˚. but I really recommend buying cute stationery so its just better
Shared by imnotlenka
In Poland you can find a few palaces and castles in good condition. In the picture is one of them, near my residence.
Shared by Qaviera
I live in the capital of Poland but i love spending my free time exploring new riding or mountain paths, new places.
Shared by Kija
I am Polish and often sail around Croatia to explore the culture, habits, tastes and diversity between regions.
Shared by Shinayne
I love autumn in Poland! It's so pretty!! Having a walk in a park while everything is so nostalgic is amazing
Shared by Jaskier28
I want to show how beautiful Polish fall time is. I’ll upload some photos. If anyone is interested write me.
Shared by womathilde
I have only recently started writing letters but i really enjoy doing it and i need more snail mail pals!
Shared by marciuki
Exchanging letters with people from all over the world is something exciting and heart-warming
Shared by DusiaS
I love to dance in every place i am and catch a lovely places on my dance videos or photos.
Shared by Paulii
i love going here, especially because of the ceiling, makes me feel like im in a dream :-)
Shared by misia32
Go out with friends to jump, shout and have fun in pogo in front of our favorite bands!
Shared by flying_rock
go to a cheap lookin place listen to some underground band and have fun with friends
Shared by LiviGivi
i really love the city Kraków, i’ve been there three times and i love coming back!
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A little trip to Wroclaw zoo, it was in 2024. I really like animals :)
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