Poland Articles, Travel Tips & Advice

Auschwitz death camp today, eerily preserved

As you enter the notorious concentration camp at Auschwitz, you cannot help but be sickened by the legend wrought in the ironwork of the main gates. “Arbeit macht frei” - which translates as “Work makes you free” could not have been further from the real truth, unless the ruthless engineers [...]

If you’ve not been to Poland before, try basing yourself in Cracow for a first visit. The country’s former capital, this beautiful, romantic city has much to offer the culture-hungry tourist, whatever time of year you choose to visit.
If you’re not sure how best to get there, British Airways (ba.com) offer direct flights from London [...]