Krakow

This year more than 17,000 readers voted for Guardian and Observer Travel Awards 2008, and that was 22nd year of survey, which is amongst the most respected travel awards in the industry. We are glad to inform that Krakow has been chosen as a second ( after Sydney) city in category : Favorite overseas city. This prestigious nomination will be the boost for Krakow's tourism, and since last few years we encounter enormous number of British tourists, from peace loving groups of elders resting in Tatra mountains area, through business and science congresses and organized travel agencies tours, to pub-crawling groups of young British ... Read Full Story

Well,there was no tradition in Poland to celebrate Halloween. A bit odd idea to laugh at the death, all the pumpkins and fancy clothes came to our country within the last years, and beside the teenagers there mainly postcard and toy sellers engaged into this custom. The elderly would shake the heads - 'Paris Hilton's Halloween dress ?' - 'Hilarious'. 'All Saints Day' ( Nov 1) is a national holiday, where in the cities the areas around cemeteries are closed for private cars, instead thousands of people use extra trams or buses prepared for holiday. At that very day it is almost obligatory to ... Read Full Story

After more than a year of waiting the private company has finally completed all needed permissions, and people in Krakow can enjoy.. the BALLOON FLIGHTS. Krakow as the first city in Poland, and one of few in Europe features regular baloon experience. It is actually not the full flight, but moving up and down, the baloon stays 150 m above the ground for about 10 m, and the pleasure costs 35 zl ( $10 ) adult with children and senior discounts. The starting point is on Vistula river boulevards between bridge Grunwaldzki and church 'Skałka'. Enjoy ! Read Full Story

HOSCARS (HOStelworld Customer Annual Ratings) is the award voted by customers of Hostelworld.com, who choose among around 20 000 properties featured on that site. This year over 800 000 customers worldwide rated hostels on six criteria - location, staff,character, security, fun and cleanliness. This year among top ten hostels there are two from Krakow, on 5th position Greg-Tom Hostel, and Flamingo Hostel on 9th. Last year Greg-Tom Hostel won Small Hostels category, this year besides 6th overall position, scored high in 10 Most Boutique Hostels, and in Security category. The hostel features modern bathrooms with massage showers, free internet and 3 huge plasma TV. ... Read Full Story

Tour Description : To hire a guide may be the best solution if for any reason the standard tours doesn’t meet your needs or, you need a special help of translator, shopping or entertainment advice. Duration : Subject to agreement, common terms are half-day 4 h, and full-day 8 h Standard Tour : We provide the licensed guides, who have the entrance to the museums and objects described in the tours. There could be the walking only, we also provide the transportation or, you can use your own car or taxi if necessary, as the guide can go outside Krakow as well. Notes : ... Read Full Story