Stories from Poland
Welcome to Whistling Hound, a Poland travel blog and beyond, packed with stories from the road, insider tips, quirky discoveries, local gems, and more. Start exploring a journey that’s as rich and varied as Poland itself!
Pączek – An Oozing Polish Delicacy Finer Than Best Of The Doughnuts
April 5, 2021
If you’re looking for a traditional Polish delicacy oozing with goodness and calories, try pączek (pronounced as paun-czek)Doughnuts are great. […]
Śnieżne Kotły In Karkonosze National Park Is A Perfect Winter Hike Near Wrocław
March 9, 2021
Winter 2021 has been a dream run so far! The weather in Lower Silesia (Dolny Śląsk) has turned out to […]
Has COVID-19 Finally Revealed A Major Weak Spot In The Education System?
March 6, 2021
This has been bothering me for a while! Ever since COVID-19 brought the world to an indefinite halt, almost all […]
How Will Tourism In The Post-COVID 19 Era Look Like?
February 22, 2021
The tourism & hospitality fraternity is looking forward to experience its share of pros and cons in the post-COVID19 era. Exciting times and some interesting...
All The Dos & Don’ts Of Travelling In Poland
February 5, 2021
A handy guide to all the dos & don\'ts a visitor must know before moving/a trip to Poland.
1.5 Hours From Wroclaw, Wielka Sowa In Owl Mountains Is A Perfect Winter Hike
February 2, 2021
The hike from Kamionki Dolne to Wielka Sowa is the perfect winter adventure for everyone planning a quick getaway from Wroclaw
Quick Winter Hike to Owl Mountains — Just 1.5 Hours from Wroclaw!
January 14, 2021
A hike in Park Krajobrazowy Gór Sowich or Owl Mounains Landscape Park is the perfect outdoor activity for everyone planning a quick escape from Wroclaw...
Warming Shadows: How the Lapland Climate Crisis Is Reshaping the Arctic Soul
December 24, 2020
Arctic weather in general and winter in Lapland in particular has experienced major changes over the past few years. Time for us to take a...
Uncovering the Centuries-Old Lamp Lighting Tradition on Ostrow Tumski Wrocław
December 7, 2020
The tradition of lamplighting still thrives in the city of Wroclaw. A centuries old tradition from Europe which is fascinating in its own way.
48 Hours in Wrocław – Best of the Venice of Eastern Europe
October 10, 2020
Presenting before you the top tourist attractions in Wroclaw Poland that you must put on your list before planning a trip here!
When I Met The Orchestra Man On The Charles Bridge In Prague
October 10, 2020
Prague, CzechiaJanuary 2018 As I was flipping through a pile of photos for a recent blog, I stumbled upon this […]
Van Gujjars – The Ethnic Himalayan Tribe In The Shivaliks Will Fight To Survive Because Of COVID-19 Lockdown
June 19, 2020
I learnt about Van Gujjars while reading the book Himalaya Bound by Michael Benanav. Later on, out of curiosity, I […]
Will The Tourism Industry Post COVID-19 Be The Same? Welcome To Tourism 2.0!
May 27, 2020
Let’s talk about the industry that suffered a massive whipping by the pandemic COVID-19; the industry that employs 1 in […]
12 Handpicked Winter Activities For A Quintessential Lapland Itinerary
May 4, 2020
Drenched in Christmas vibes year-round, Lapland is characterised by Santa, elves, reindeer, festivity, and terrific outdoors. Lapland – the northernmost […]
What if… An Ode To Lapland
March 14, 2020
What if… What if I told you that, there exists a parallel world, Beyond the confines of your walls, Longing […]