#Warsaw
Art & CultureWarsaw: Museum of the History of Polish Jews
When planning last year's trip to Warsaw, I did some crowdsourcing of suggestions of things to do and see, and multiple people told me to visit the Museum of…
March 17, 2015 · 4 min read
Art & CultureWarsaw: Palace of Culture and Science
The Palace of Culture and Science really is something. If you're in Warsaw, chances are you can't look in any direction without catching a glimpse of this…
November 2, 2014 · 3 min read
Eat & DrinkWarsaw: Kawki na Stawki
Coffee is a part of my daily ritual, and for the most part, my mornings begin with a cup of coffee from my French press. Simple, inexpensive, and effective.…
October 15, 2014 · 2 min read
Art & CultureWarsaw: Old Town
When I first announced that I was spending my birthday in Warsaw this year, the reaction from a lot of people (including Polish friends) was that Warsaw is an…
August 19, 2014 · 3 min read
Here & ThereBirthday in Warsaw
I have always loved birthdays, be they mine or someone else's, because it's important to feel special every once in awhile, and why not on the day you were…
March 17, 2014 · 3 min read
Here & ThereWarsaw: Fryderyk Chopin Museum
Though most people know me as the indie type, I also really love classical music. Where others in my generation were raised listening to classic rock and…
March 12, 2014 · 3 min read
Here & ThereWarsaw: Łazienki Park
After our morning coffee at Relaks, we had about 90 minutes of free time before we had to be in the Old Town for our walking tour of the former ghetto. So I…
March 5, 2014 · 2 min read
Eat & DrinkWarsaw: Relaks
On the morning of my 30th birthday, it seemed criminal to begin it any other way than with a coffee, so M. and I took the tram down to Relaks to investigate if…
March 3, 2014 · 2 min read
Art & CultureWarsaw: Neon Muzeum
On our first afternoon in Warsaw, we decided to head to Praga, the "edgy" part of town, known for its run-down buildings and artistic inhabitants (at least in…
February 28, 2014 · 2 min read
Life & TimesFlowers in January
More than two weeks ago, M. bought me yellow roses (my favorite), something he occasionally does and which I appreciate because it's never for any reason than…
January 21, 2014 · 2 min read