A trip to Marrakech

  A trip to Marrakech


The author of this article is Leszek Gottfried


One of the most popular tourist cities of Marrakech and Morocco is it today I would like some say. For Marrakech bus arrived straight from Agadir. Crossing the pass of the Atlas exchanged ocean breeze cooled the air to the heat pouring down mercilessly from the cloudless sky.Even in the way stopping at a stop heaving experienced hot air from the desert landscape and strong sun tanning, seemingly so different from that in Agadir.The city itself also has its own unique and inimitable charm. The first thing we see is a mosque Koutoubia minaret, the tall, colorful "tower" a small park surrounded by orange trees and date palms.Further steps directed to the great square of Jemaa el-Fna, which together ended the day turns into a crowded, charming marketplace. You can take a picture of yourself with cobras, monkeys, you can enjoy a Berber whiskiey, strong but soft. You can taste the tea with menthol or juice from freshly squeezed oranges. The smell of local delicacies, spices, spreads and saturates the air ... All seems to be the heart of the city, a bit sleepy, quiet during the day, the evening lively and crowding the vast crowds of people with incredible efficiency.Next go down in the maze of local Souku, there already we can see only the narrow streets, an incredible variety of colors and produce. Spices, perfumes, scarves, wood products and leather, all manufactured in the depths of a thousand small shops. We see and hear the buzz of people selling, haggling, everything is so different from what we have every day. We visit the Berber pharmacy of drugs for every evil in Polish salesman explains to us in a wonderful way to cure us of the specificity of any ailment. Will also include a small factory where manufactured in the traditional way and are colored scarves. Here you can buy for a song on the truth of interesting products.Despite the burning sun of Marrakech and we can get into places that can easily be called the Oasis. Majorelle Garden, because of the question is filled with vegetation, like a botanical garden. Enormous cacti, trees and small pond where turtles swim gives it a unique charm.Another important point of the expedition are the mosque and madrasah Ben Youssef, Saadian tombs. Architecture of these places are so different from our gray and repeatable blocks and houses. You just have to see.Perhaps not everyone knows this, but low-cost Ryanair can fly to the "black land". If you want to go with the Polish, we will have to reckon with the change, but for wanting to not hard :)

10 ways to organize your holiday in Koscielisko

10 ways to organize your holiday in Koscielisko

The author of this article is Luke Jaworski


               Here are 10 reasons to plan a holiday in Kościelisko. Presented is a list of the most distinctive tourist attractions Kościeliska and surrounding areas. Check places that are especially worth a visit, while on holiday in Podhale, and that will make your stay in the mountains.Kościelisko is a small town situated at the foot of the Tatra Mountains and adjacent to Zakopane. Is very popular among tourists. In winter Kościelisko proposed ski lifts, summer hiking and biking. The incredible tourist attractions such as the city determinescaptivating and diverse topography. Take a chance and find accommodation in Koscielisko, or in nearby Zakopane and rest!First Chocholowska ValleyChocholowska Valley is the largest valley in Polish Tatra Mountains. In the majority is covered with spruce forests. In the lower part there dolnoreglowe forests with an admixture of beech, fir and pine relic. You can move through the valley on foot, tourist train, bicycle or horse-drawn carriage highland. The valley is located in the Tatra National Park is a Community Forestry Eight Eligible Rural based in Witów. The attractions are numerous glades and halls of the shacks. Mass-spring bloom here crocus, Colchicum autumnal autumn and autumn species of gentians. Chocholowska Valley is a wildlife refuge. Take a hike through the valley Chochołowska, visit the Western Tatras and use the time in a pleasant manner.Second Ski liftsWe encourage all skiers to travel to the ski lifts in the village Kościelisko. Ski resorts in the area offering chairlifts even longer than 1000m. The different routes are specially prepared, respectively snow, lighting and publicity. Winter fun in Koscielisko is guaranteed.Third Cross-country trailsAt the mouth of the valley in Witów Chocholowska are cross-country trails. Of the 10 kilometer cross country trail enthusiasts can use for free. The route is typically recreational, small-scale problems. Begins and ends at the parking lot at the Siwa Polana. Cross-country trails are scattered throughout Koscielisko. In Kiry, near the villa "Halit '- holiday home in the Wieliczka Salt Mine, the road goes to the shooting gallery, where international competitions are played biathlon. The slopes of the Tatra offer a route that allows the practice of cross-country skiing at all levels of difficulty, with many starting points that are close to cities.4th Monuments of mountain buildingThe big attraction is the town Kościelisko monuments and pastoral folk. During his stay in the village is worth a trip, I'm sure your attention will be paid a historic house, farm, or a well. You will meet a lot of wooden churches, whitewashed chapels, bell towers, a traditional forge or forester. In the village you can also find the old shepherd's huts. By choosing to walk around at any point you will be surrounded by the history of the people of Highland.5th Chapel on the KiryNear the green route to the valley floor, at the entrance to a clearing old Kościeliska there is a brick chapel covered with shingles. In the chapel of Our Lady Kiry Gietrzwałdzka in his wonderful image for many years famous for its grace. Many people have regained their health here and give you thanks for listening to requests. The chapel is a wooden fence enclosed with carved figures of the robber and the miner.6th Chapel outlawsThe chapel is located in the Valley Kościeliska in the Western Tatras. Located just off the green route to the valley floor, at the entrance to a clearing old Kościelisko.According to legend, the shrine was built as a votive offering by robbers, and then extended by local miners. In fact, the chapel was founded by miners and metallurgists engaged in mining and smelting of iron ore from the nearby tunnel.7th Nature and LandscapesOn the route in the valley will accompany you Kościeliska Kościeliskiego noise stream.Wonderful scenery, numerous caves and other fun features make Kościelisko one of the most often frequented valleys of the Polish Tatra mountains. While wandering around the area will assist you with beautiful views of the rugged limestone cliffs that surround the valley. Kościelisko is the gateway of the Western Tatras, Gubałowskiego foothills.Undoubtedly one of the most mountainous areas in Poland.8th Smreczyński pondWithin the valley there is a lake Kościeliska outstanding high development of organic life and the occurrence of amphibians. There are in the mountains and Carpathian newt and common frog frogs. It is one of the few lakes in the Tatra Mountains, which is not located at the bottom of the boiler wild glacial surrounded by steep walls, but on the plain in the forest. Highlanders formerly believed that the lake has no bottom. According to legend, when he began to dig a Gazda drainage ditch to drain out the water and replace it with a meadow, a voice warned him from the water that sinks all the village, down to the sea.Smreczyński pond tour and was admired by many famous artists. They painted it, among others Valery Elijah-Radzikowski, Wojciech Gerson, Leon Wyczolkowski, described him in Volume Ashes Stefan Zeromski, and the song Ode Seweryn Goszczyński.9th Small Meadow ValleySmall Meadow Valley is one of the prettiest valleys in the Tatras. By car you can reach only to the old road to Groniku knee, where the road leaves the valley. From the outlet to the Great Glade Matołąckiej divides tourist 2,5 km, or 45 minute walk. The trail leads among spruce forests in the Great Glade Małołącką. Yellow trail continues through the Pass Świstówkę Kondracka and Kopa Kondracka.10th Scenic AttractionsNearby Kościeliska are beautiful and enchanting valleys. Not unusual flora and fauna are an attraction for many tourists. Kościelisko Municipality is one of the most beautiful mountainous areas in Poland. Her part is located in the Western Tatras and under protection in the Tatra National Park. A great tourist attractions of this land are: enchanting beauty and variety of terrain and well-developed accommodation.

Concrete Dragon of Krakow

Concrete Dragon of KrakowPaula is the author of this article


                   As Krakow Wawel Dragon devoured, as Nowa Huta was his time to devour the medieval town. Some artists era of social realism even wrote that in a few years we'll talk about the "Nowa Huta in Krakow."Today no one remembers those rows, Nowa Huta and arouses conflicting emotions.And what attracts Krakow? Monuments, interesting history, and maybe ... the power of chakra?Some probably yes. Krakow delights of medieval and modern heritage, legends and outstanding enchants names. Residents of the former capital of the Jagiellonian brought up in an artistic atmosphere and steeped it seem like nowhere in a hurry and do not always have time for a chat over a cup, mug or a glass of ale in any one of the countless pubs in Krakow.Some tourists do not confine itself to stopping at a hotel in Krakow, walk the ancient streets of the city or visiting the Castle and will direct their steps in the direction of Nowa Huta.Legacy of Socialist Realism - depressing or inspiring?Young Europeans on the west side of the Iron Curtain Nowa Huta will be inspiring.Realist solution was disliked by the inhabitants of the castle Krak curious rather than delights, because, although the socialist realism is the fashion, the style of the fifties in the architecture of whom little is associated positively. It must be remembered that industrial city in the phase of the project was to include the features of an ideal foundation. Consequently, it was inspired by the Renaissance guidelines ...Today, fewer and fewer visible signs of the original idea of ​​the planned order and trace solutions. The city is decaying. Elevations, facades and other architectural details are often changed or deleted without consultation with experts and local community.Although in 2004 the urban layout of Nowa Huta was entered in the register of historic Krakow, a conservative public opinion is inclined to be subject to stereotypes rather than pay attention to the character of the original assumptions. To local superstition, the opinion of the most dangerous neighborhood in the city, which stood still in the initial phase of construction of the city. She, among others, the fact that the construction of the criminals were often employed.Those who raises the Nowa Huta gloomy reflections on the past, Polish, probably would direct his steps to the Rakowicki cemetery in Krakow - one of the most important Polish cemetery (last burial of the poet Wislawa Szymborska). Here rises the Monument to the Victims of Communism. The author of the monument is the sculptor Stefan Dousa.Pedestal stand in Rakowicki Cemetery in 55th anniversary of the Katyn massacre.And what was trendy in the PRL?Time chase gloomy thoughts. For a change, let us consider the moral aspect of life in the PRL. In all post-communist countries is a longing to live at that time. One of its symptoms is recall colorful design elements "najweselszego barracks." As such can be considered, albeit imported from the neighboring barracks, but certainly the success of tame ... tells the story. Since October 2003, held in Krakow rally enthusiasts of these cars - TrabiEXPO. Colourful parade on wheels sputników attracts casual onlookers. It is difficult to assess whether restored and "tweaked" car more seducing car enthusiasts, and fans of People's Republic's gadgets.Museum of PRL in the openFor some time talking about plans to open a museum of PRL in Nowa Huta. Meanwhile, the city authorities to eliminate the conclusions flowing from public streets and institutions connected with the communist reality. It just is not the only specificity of Krakow.It is burning in the course of the discussion for you to bite a piece of knowledge about the not so distant at the end of history. There is a tendency that the period since World War II to 1989, close to museums. Registration of Live still existing remains of socialist realist scenes - such as Nowa Huta, which actually can be considered as an open air museum - is undoubtedly a valuable complement to the knowledge of the PRL.Weekend in Krakow can be a great opportunity for doing so.

How to ensure a safe trip

How to ensure a safe tripThe author of this article is Jarus


              Every year, hundreds of thousands of parents of young children face the same problem: whether they should go on vacation, or perhaps better to stay home and not risk that something happens to their little one? But if we preserve basic precautions, you can go to rest without fear and thus make our child fun.
        The most dangerous and also the least comfortable part of the trip for the child is traveling alone. Sometimes go on vacation with the children we have yet to beat a considerable distance. Our baby at this time may be bored, because generally there are few children are so patient. Can he also get hurt if you do not see to everything as it should be.
      Depending on the means of transport must therefore take specific precautions. On the one hand, it seems that car travel is most comfortable. Must remember about choosing the right car seat for the child's age. You can give him plenty of space and, perhaps most importantly, if necessary, at any time to stop. But if someone lives in the southern Polish, and is going to spend the holiday with the child by the sea, the ride can take up to several hours. Fortunately, our little one can while away the time by playing him different songs or movies on DVD (depending on the standard car).
         Do not forget appropriate clothing for the child, because during the long ride can sweat excessively, and then unfortunately you're done. At the same time it is good to bring enough water or other beverages to prevent overheating. In fact, we should be prepared for each option, as it never quite know what awaits us on vacation. Based on the projections assume that the weather in June will be great and we will take only summer clothes, but instead begins to pour rain, and your child catches a cold is.
         Another problem is air travel. In general, children do not like it very much, but when I go somewhere further, it is difficult to avoid. However, we can bring some toys to take something a child during the flight and give him such as chewing gum. It ensures that your baby will feel less pressure changes. Must also be careful at busy airports, so that our baby is not got lost somewhere.

Slana Voda - Babia Gora

Slana Voda - Babia Gora


The author of this article is Marcin Walczak


                   Babia Góra (1725m), the name itself already suggests that there is a quite interesting link here: women and the mountains. Comparison of women to Babia Góra or Babia hora for women includes many surprising conclusions.Clearly, as long as they advance to a woman I did not dare to compare (just any women in the Babia Góra). But the Babia Gora, hmm ... Babia Gora ... no something in it ....Wojciech Mann no doubt that it summed up - this is the guy kidnapped me!. These considerations will be a prologue to the asexual relationship with a trip to Babia Gora from the Slovak border. So the yellow trail from Slaná Vody.As a boy meets a girl or a man a woman, it is often thought that there was the greatest passion in his life. Of course, once it becomes for him the most beautiful woman of the world. What, however, when it actually is the most beautiful on the planet? Nay, let it be even in the hundred most beautiful women the world? And its beauty is the phenomenon of interplanetary! That it is unfortunately a big problem! And let me quote Jerzy Pilch: I saw it and I made a mistake sucka - rather than settle for admiration - I decided to get it.When I first saw the Babia Gora, also did not stop admiring. My initial attempt to win her over in defeat. The autumn storm nothing suspicious beau, brutally revealed that the Babia Gora today is not available to me. Such a feminine whim.However, what we fail to achieve - and very tempting. How to hypnotize a quiet night the sound of mind and body. Reigns over us like a drug. Until finally returning to her. You get it from one side and on the other. By day and night. In the morning and at dusk. In winter and summer. Only if she so beautiful it must have many admirers. You come down from it, someone falls on it ... Then you realize that your relationship with the most beautiful mountain in the world is not just your relationship with her. Amantów because she has many. And how many admirers, ACKGROUND mother .... What is harder, the less courage to earn it. On the other hand, if the hill is not attractive, that hardly anyone wants to acquire it.GLINNE Pass - the former border crossing
 The time spent at the border where most of our trips are over. At least for GLINNE Pass. It does not specify, however, that you can not spend some time here. Waiting for Peter, I decided to make a little walk. The morning concert in the sky is a good opportunity to remove the camera from the backpack. Not controlling the temperature in the morning, but my nose tells me that it is devilishly cold. Day comes to life, and Peter is in Zywiec.Suddenly, something my propeller on Krakow plates. Peter did not notice my car, as well as drifts refuge. He drove through Slovakia :) quick call and we meet on the Slovakian side. We go now together in the direction of Slaná Vody.Babia Góra with Slaná Vody
 We start with Slaná Vody. There is a shelter, for which I can write only so much that they have a very good soup, pour a beer and stay within the limits of 9-10 euro. More writing about it makes no sense. There simply is not something to move. More experience will remain for our trail leading to the most beautiful mountain in the world - Babia Gora. The yellow route, which we follow it in the beginning, as Peter called it - st. Marshal.Sensationally cleared of snow alley, with a pleasing to the eye drifts on the side. We follow Hviezdoslav Avenue (established in 1974, occupies 9.3 ha precinct) - that is protected by spruce avenue. The name derives from the name of the Slovak poet, creating their works of Babia Góra. It stretches up to a large clearing of roadway that connects to the Slaná Vody, the union of the blue trail (Paseky 868m).Cleared of snow all the time walking tour brings us to the museum Hviezdoslav.Apparently there are here many objects belonging to two Slovak poets: But we have a clear goal - Babia Gora. Visits to and so certainly there would be a closed museum at the time of our expedition.After a while we see a fairly robust machine, which was available for the formation of Marszalkowska. Huge wheels, chains and guarantee them comfort in these conditions. I throw here suggested that perhaps Marszałkowska leads to the Polish border.Interestingly, not so much was missing, and we checked it for yourself :)For buildings, track bounces to the left. For us this means at this point, the end of the road cleared of snow. The trail is worn by the Slovak skitourowców a single infantryman.Does not transform the fact that we suffer and so very deep in snow. However, it does not last long, because after 10 minutes again, we return to our Marszalkowska. Satisfied with better roads leave behind a plate (very strongly already filled up), leading to Babia Hora. I do not know how long we took the route cleared of snow, but at some point it had become too disturbing. Yellow trail simply disappeared, sometimes in the winter are made convertible versions of the trails. But this time something did not suit us here - especially the direction of our journey. The confrontation with the map and decide to return to the place he re-entered the roadway cleared of snow.
Drifts and the view towards the valleyThis time we see a plate leading to Babia Hora. I expected to wander very badly sawn lane. First, very gently, without much follow along the creek przewyższeń intelligence.Now, looking at the map I see that in the vicinity of our route is a waterfall on the intelligence. But in these conditions, we did not hear his sound. I do not even imagine how big it can be. We come to the place in which we must pass one of the inflows intelligence. There is even a big bridge, a phenomenally caked with snow. On the other side of the creek we decide to do a rest.The rest of the trail has already brought more and more approach. Skitourowcy pass us who do not sink into the snow just go back a rhythmic step. It gives food for thought. This remarkably, that then one can slide down. Claiming one of the Slovaks - At the bottom of the Arctic and on top of the tropics - is the most appropriate. Today we have a large inversion. At the bottom was about ten degrees below zero, and this time I decide to download the jacket. I have no idea what the temperature is in the area. Overall, not much I care, it is just hot. Also fetching hat, because we managed to hit the windless weather. Immediately enjoyable!On the right side protrudes Chocz, the rest I do not recognize :)
Come to a clearing, the view is spectacular. Hurled into the multiple słowazachwytu. We must honor that scenic route is a lot more interesting than our domestic routes. The huge panorama is second to none. Another rest ....Slowly we begin to leave the band of the forest. There are fewer and fewer, but each delightfully frozen. Rather strong sun makes from time to time we hear the snow falling from the branches. Which can withstand the weight of the branches is impressive. It is easy to recognize which side of the sun is shining, because most of the trees on the south side represented their dark green color, on the north were covered with icy snow.Not only do we follow to the top
As for me, is getting warmer. Elevation had become quite severe, and collapsing legs began to give notice fatigue. Peter holding up much better and keeps better pace. We are getting closer to the fundamental root. Przedeptana part of the trail leads us to the ridge in the vicinity of Cold Pass. Yellow trail traverses normally reaches peak and Babia Gora to the south. We came on a key ridge on the direction of Harrows Pass, roughly at the height of the Cold Pass.Very intense winds and severe frost meant that few have chosen a wonderful Christmas tree shapes. Appearance reminiscent of hikers walking on the ridge. A magnificent view!The main ridge is very well worn, there are more and more hikers coming down from the summit attempt, or to obtain it. We are not alone anymore, you can even indicate that it is crowded. A most beautiful mountain in the world looked down on us. Seeing my sweat while getting one of przedwierchołków. There was a lazy. Perhaps tired? But certainly in a good mood. There was still no wind, gentle breezes can sometimes be experienced.The sun warmed us all the time. We win again the next summit of Babia Gora. Once again we are watching the incomparable panorama of the Tatra Mountains of Babia Gora. Commemorative photos, conversations with tourists met. One of them says that he was already on the Babia Góra with 150 times. Hmmm .... Personally, I can naciągnąłbym to 10% of this result. But does it matter? We overcame the first time Babia Gora from the Slovak side. And today, hardly anyone had a windfall this!We returned the same way. Originally the plan was to return by Little Babia Gora.However, we did not know whether this pathway is frayed. Awareness to break through the snow to his waist in virgin territory for us, prompted us to return our footsteps. What course does not symbolize that we will not subside. Luckily, we come to the shelter facility in Slane Voda. We order a hot meal. Peter Fried cheese and Kofola. I juts soup.It's getting dark. Time to go home.