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Lunar New Year 2022- The Year of the Tiger

The Lunar New Year – also known as the Chinese New Year and, in China, the Spring Festival – was rung in on Tuesday, but festivities go on for more than two weeks, with feasts, family reunions, street parades and… Continue Reading…


Cities around the world: Wrocław – part 1 – history

Wrocław is the fourth largest city in Poland (in terms of the number of inhabitants – Wrocław has a population of 631,000) and one of the most popular tourist centers. Currently, Wrocław is a dynamically developing city, a production center… Continue Reading…


What may surprise you upon arrival in the USA

The United States is different. And it’s not only cultural differences or those resulting from a confusing history. For me, as an European, many things that seem normal in the US may seem shocking. I have regretted more than once… Continue Reading…


10 best – beaches in Orange County

Picking the best beaches in Orange County isn’t easy. With 42 miles of sandy coastline and a string of small, eclectic beach towns, Orange County delivers the quintessential Southern California experience. Located between San Diego to the south and Los… Continue Reading…


Happy name day to me!

Today, as every year, is my name day. On this occasion, I would like to share with you some reflections about this day. What is this custom and where did it come from? Why are name days so important for… Continue Reading…


Martin Luther King Jr

Martin Luther King was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, where racial discrimination was much more severe than in the northern part of the United States. The social situation of the United States from an early age shaped him… Continue Reading…


Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park is located in southeastern California, just 140 miles (225 kilometers) from Los Angeles and 49 miles (78 kilometers) from Palm Springs. It is definitely not one of the most famous parks in the USA. So is… Continue Reading…


Polish traces in the world. USA – part 1 – Jamestown, Virginia

We Poles are a nation of travelers and explorers, therefore we have left our traces everywhere on the globe. We contributed to discovering new lands and to their development. One of the perfect examples can be America. Of course everyone… Continue Reading…


How to – travel insurance, part 1

You’ve purchased your flights and booked your hotel. Now, what about travel insurance? These days, it’s easy to add coverage to your trip, but what’s the best travel insurance policy to buy? And is the extra cost always necessary? When… Continue Reading…


Happening in February 2022 – Orange County

Lunar New Year Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall 600 Town Center Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626 714-556-2787 Saturday, Feb 5, 2022 / 8:00pm $28 Join us for Pacific Symphony’s annual festivities honoring the Lunar New Year… Continue Reading…