Author Archives: Derbyshire Gal

Auschwitz.

We always knew that if we ever visited Poland we would have to make a decision whether or not to visit Auschwitz. I have always been of the opinion that I owed it in some way to the inhabitants of a country to learn and experience as much of their history, good and bad, asContinue reading “Auschwitz.”

Wieliczka Salt Mine

So on a roasting hot day in Poland where better to head than underground!? Or more precisely Wieliczka salt mine. A huge monument to the industrious nature of the Polish salt miner. Its got everything you could possibly want from the underground! Magnificent chambers chiselled out of rock salt, underground saline lakes, huge timber constructions and uniqueContinue reading “Wieliczka Salt Mine”

Wawel castle and giant stalking beer men

So wandering the streets of Krakow old town you will stumble across some beautiful buildings and architectural delights, not to mention some of the friendliest and most helpful people in Europe! Take time to relax and watch the world go by in the old town square but then head out to some of the sightsContinue reading “Wawel castle and giant stalking beer men”

My recommendations, in no particular order

In the interests of being helpful (for a change) I’m putting together a list of recommended accommodation, tour operators and trips. This is based purely on my own experiences of course and what I like may not be the same as what any one else does! From the amazing customer service of Polish company SodisparContinue reading “My recommendations, in no particular order”

Around and about in Krakow

Having settled into our fab old town apartment it was time to hit the streets and explore Krakow. First up the old town square – Rynek Główny w Krakowie. It dates to the 13th centre and is the largest medieval town square in Europe. The square is surrounded by beautiful old townhouses and is dominatedContinue reading “Around and about in Krakow”

Krakow and Prague 2013

June saw us venturing to new parts of the world – Poland and the Czech Republic. Slight concern all round due to a state of emergency being declared in Prague due to extreme flooding just a fortnight before we were due to go! But we weren’t about to let a little thing like nature goneContinue reading “Krakow and Prague 2013”

All aboard the noddy train to Soller!

So the other half – train buff and nerd extraordinaire – is super excited about the little wooden train that travels from Palma to the tiny village of Soller. Travelling through mountainous scenery this nostaligic narrow gauge service takes about 1.5 hours to get from one to the other. The wooden train has brass fittings,Continue reading “All aboard the noddy train to Soller!”