Poland. It may not initially find its way to the top of the list of European countries to visit, but I promise it’s worth reconsidering. Visiting Krakow Poland is a perfect addition to any Central European itinerary. There’s everything you need in a European holiday; good food, old town squares, history and architecture. Planning one of your city breaks to Krakow is a great introduction to the country. So, what exactly is there to see and do?  Are We Eastern or Are We Central? The great debate. I think the response from locals seems to be “We aren’t Eastern Europe, Ukraine is.” Sorry Ukraine. That’s the answer you’ll hear most…

Poznan City Break A large crowd gathers in the square, bodies jammed in front of the Town Hall.  Necks stretched toward the sky, eyes gazing toward the face of the clock tower the top of the building. The group watches patiently, everyone waiting for something, or someone to appear, but what? I stand around the others, feeling a little silly to blindly follow strangers. I know all too often that if a crowd forms in an unassuming place, usually something interesting occurs. A silence fell over the old square as the clock strikes noon. Cell phones are held up and at the ready to record. As the chimes reverberate through…