Showing posts with label Poland. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Poland. Show all posts

Friday, January 1, 2010

WHERE TO GO NOW: Wrocław, Poland



The town of Wrocław, Poland is an easy drive from Prague, Berlin or Warsaw. Not to mention cheap flights from much of Western Europe can be had via discount carrier WIZZ Air starting from €23. The town is built on several islands and connected by over 100 bridges. Full of history, the beautifully restored Market Square is full of amazing architecture. With Over 65 percent of the population being of a young working age, many spend their winters hitting the famous ski slopes just south of town. Winter or Summer your sure to have a great time, just make sure you head to Wrocław before the rest of the world finds out!
www.wroclaw-life.com
www.poland.travel/en

Monday, December 21, 2009

Ethical Travel



Ahhh the allure of packing your bags, hopping on a plane and exploring a far-off exotic land.
But wait! Between the carbon footprint of the flight, the questionable humans rights policies of your destination and the unlawful environmental practices...where is one to go?
Fear not, below is a list of the top ten destinations of 2010 (alphabetical order) where one can escape without the guilt tagging along.

1. Argentina 2. Belize 3. Chile 4. Ghana 5. Lithuania 6. Namibia 7. Poland

8. Seychelles 9. South Africa 10. Suriname

The list was compiled by the Ethical Traveler (www.ethicaltraveler.org), which lists the 10 countries in the developing world that are best protecting their natural environments, promoting responsible travel, and building a tourism industry which provides real benefits to local communities.