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Stories From Poland
Welcome to Whistling Hound, a Poland travel blog and beyond. Here you’ll find insider tips, quirky discoveries, and local gems from across Poland — plus occasional journeys into Lapland, the aurora belt, and other corners of Europe. Start exploring a journey as rich and varied as Poland itself.
Beneath Wrocław’s Market Square Lies One of Europe’s Oldest Restaurants. 750 years later, it's still serving!
Wrocław...
Don’t move to Wrocław.
Because once you do, you’ll never quite fall for another European city in the same way. L...
Welcome to the world of gnomes, more popularly known as Wrocław Dwarfs.
They are everywhere once ...
Wrocław has swiftly grown into one of Poland’s most tempting destinations in Europe. Just like that, its food ...
Just when you’re finalising your travel plans for the coming year, take a moment to read my Wrocław Travel Guide 20...
Christmas markets are Europe’s undisputed December bucket list. With Poland’s best Christmas Market running for nearly s...
Come for a hike, stay for the mountain shelters in Lower Silesia!
It's a privilege to call Lower Silesia home! I...
Created in 2021 by Nouel Catis Omamalin, a Filipino chef, and Sarah Hamouda, an Anglo-Egyptian engineer, who together fo...
Blending soulful local design with cutting-edge technology and experiences that feel handcrafted for the discerning trav...
Arriving at Szklarska Poręba Górna train station feels like the first breath of the Karkonosze Mountains. Stocked with t...
The acclaimed Europe Christmas Market 2025 season is upon us, and Poland–Germany are already on to making it a...
The Wrocław Christmas Market 2025 is the annual winter ritual that brings locals and travellers...