February 26, 2020

AMWF couple: Taiwan! We are back!

Late to post this, as we returned to Taiwan on the last day of January, but it's nearly the end of February now as I post this. I wanted to compare some things between Poland and Taiwan.Most of the time in Poland, we, along with the rest of my family, were sick. It's normal during this season, but it...

February 21, 2020

AMWF couple: Street food in Poland

Finding street food in Poland is not as easy as in Taiwan. Typically, you will come across food booths selling kebabs, hamburgers, hot dogs, fries, or zapiekanka. However, different regions in Poland have their own unique street food offerings, such as knysza, obwarzanek, and oscypek.Zapiekanka is an...

February 15, 2020

Poland: Toruń - Gingerbread traditions

Toruń gingerbread is a traditional Polish gingerbread that has been produced since the Middle Ages in the city of Toruń. Old Polish sayings are connected with Toruń's gingerbread-making, which started in the 13th century. Toruń holds an annual gingerbread celebration called Święto Piernika (the Gingerbread...

February 10, 2020

Poland: Toruń Castle and Nicolaus Copernicus house

Walking along the old town walls, you can have a nice view of the Vistula River. The old gates are still in use, and cars can drive in and out. The roads in the town are built with stones. Although not much of the castle remains, it is still an interesting part of the town. I love the old-style houses...

February 4, 2020

Poland Travel: Toruń Old Town

Since I first visited Toruń several years ago, I have always thought that the medieval town looks very beautiful. Now I also wanted to introduce this town to my husband. Toruń is only 1 hour away from my hometown.I find the payment system for parking in Poland annoying. You need to know in advance how...