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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.

Arrival of a Unique Festival in WrocławAs September’s chilly evenings draw in, the neighbourhood...

Arrival: Stepping Into Quiet LuxuryWe arrived at Art Hotel Wrocław on a July afternoon. Around 3 PM, the sun lit up ...

Here’s the truth: I’ve experienced the peaking overtourism in Kraków firsthand! It is when tourism stops bringing new ex...

The Art of Quiet Luxury, Hidden in Wrocław’s HeartSome buildings beg to be noticed. Others don’t need to. Tucked jus...

It’s July in Wrocław, and the town’s matching pace with peak summer vibes. Poland’s event season is in full swing, and t...

Image courtesyEvery few years, a European city rises to the global stage not for its size or spending power, but for...

French-Inspired Breakfast in Wrocław’s Old TownA morning in Wrocław doesn’t always hum with the clatter o...

The Spirit of WrocławOn an ordinary weekend in Wrocław, you might be drawn by the familiar buzz of the city. The sce...

You open a letter from the Urząd Wojewódzki, and your heart sinks. Is it a rejection or a simple request?Polish bure...

Wrocław has exploded onto Europe’s culinary map with a spot on The MICHELIN Guide Poland 2025, and I’m here to brea...

What used to be a flexible, sometimes forgiving system has become highly digitised, tightly controlled, and increasingly...

The biggest cosmic spectacle of 2025 is brewing! And I’m thrilled yet again.As of 15:14 CEST on June 1, 2025, a form...