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!
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 […]
Snowmobile Rides in Rovaniemi – Top Winter Adventures You Can’t Miss!
March 13, 2020
Lapland, in its prime, left me overjoyed and indulged! Braving the -30 degrees Celsius with lungs inflated with crispy air, […]
Lapland’s Call: A Love Affair with Rovaniemi’s Arctic Soul in 2025
March 9, 2020
Some places don’t just capture your heart, they rewrite its rhythm. In the summer of 2019, I wandered into Rovaniemi, Finnish […]
21 Best Places Near Wrocław For Everyone Planning A Quick Escape From The City
November 23, 2019
My top recommendations for everyone looking to visit interesting places near Wroclaw. These places are remarkably beautiful with plenty of surprises!
Adršpach In Czech Republic Is A Perfect Day Trip From Wroclaw Only 2 Hours Away
October 29, 2019
Looking for a scenic and nature-rich escape just across the Polish border? An Adršpach day trip from Wrocław is one of the […]
Everything You Need to Know About the Northern Lights in Rovaniemi – Nature’s Most Impressive Arctic Spectacle!
October 5, 2019
Northern Lights are one of nature\'s wonders in the Arctic world that entire world desires to see, up, close, and personal. Through this blog I...