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Five Tips for Fearful Fliers

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We all know one. Perhaps you’re one yourself. A fearful flier. Just the idea of arriving at the airport makes you clench your fists and sweat profusely. However, let’s face it pretty much everyone has some level of fear when it comes to flying. Personally while I loathe the airport check-in process, I am a…

Travel Shot: A Bird’s Eye View from Poland’s Tatra Mountains

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On a 2009 trip,  I climbed (via a lift) the 6,500+ foot high Kasprowy Wierch in Poland’s Western Tatras on an absolutely beautiful summer day. If you plan to make your way to Poland, I highly suggest adding a visit to the city of Zakopane to your itinerary. While this resort town is mostly known…

Picture Slideshow, Top 10 Polish Brews & Why You Need To Visit Poland Now

It is impossible to remember all of the tasty beers I consumed in the three week journey around Poland. So here is a top 10 list of my favorite frosty adult beverages that I enjoyed while on my trip: Zywiec – The king of Polish beers! Zywiec is to Poland as Guinness is to Ireland…

Nomad Notebook: Poland Update 8 (Dzień Dobry From Raciborz…See Ya In Brooklyn!)

This will be my last update from the amazing country of Poland. The last three weeks were way better than I could have ever expected. Although 75% of the trip saw cloudy skies, the visit to this Eastern European locale will be something that I soon will not forget. On my next update I will…

Nomad Notebook: Poland Update 7 (The Wieliczka Salt Mine)

Just a few more days left here in Poland and I can say now without a doubt it has been the best trip I have ever taken. I have seen so much of this great country, ate so much of their food, drank so much of their beer (and vodka), and even had time to…

48 Hours in Krakow, Poland

Oh it rained…but that did not ruin my two days in Krakow. Easily one of the best cities I have visited on my travels. The energy, the people, the pigeons, and the food…oh yes, the food! Kebabs galore and they are well worth the 10 zloty! Here are pictures from my trip to the beautiful…