Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Christmas Eve meeting of the Erasmus

In a previous post, very gently I suggested opening serducha to the needs of different people including foreigners - students. This year Erasmus in Krakow for the first time celebrated Christmas Eve meeting . ASP meeting of the Erasmus Christmas is behind us . During the meeting the guests from abroad can know the Polish customs connected with the celebration of Christmas , they shared the wafer , tried traditional Polish snacks and pre- decorated gingerbread prepared for them . In the competition for the most beautiful gingerbread as many as four people were rewarded with great planerami ASP by Magdalena Tekieli . In addition, students have the opportunity to take part in a music competition consisting in singing Christmas songs. As you can see Erasmus in Poland is developing very well and getting better which makes me very happy ! :) Do you also were at this meeting ?

A few words about Erasmus

Erasmus - a program launched by the European Commission 15 June 1987 including higher education, and having to fund university students wishing to study in another European country for up to one year, and to promote European cooperation between universities from all EU Member States, EEA and candidate countries through joint curriculum development and exchanges of academic staff . The name was in honor of living in the late fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. Dutch philosopher and educator, one of the leading humanists of Renaissance, propagator of ancient culture - Erasmus of Rotterdam. An important element of the program was to accept the European Credit Transfer System for all universities participating in this program. This system enables the mutual acceptance of exams by the participating universities. His execution took place from 1987-1994, when it was replaced by the Socrates And in 1995-1999, followed by Socrates II in 2000-2007. The Erasmus program in Poland included:
 • European cooperation in the field of higher education curricula,
 • matching and coordinating course of study,
 • guaranteeing scholarships for students who, after the first year of college education in another country within the EU for a period of 3 to 12 months
 • sending students for internships at cooperating institutions, companies, organizations in European countries for the period from 3 months to 1 of the academic year; the university can also send their students to practice through Polish institutions specializing in organizing practices abroad
 • send teachers to partner universities and receiving faculty of the university in order to carry out their teaching,
 • send teachers to partner universities and other collaborating institutions, organizations, enterprises for training purposes, and by the way by making an offer Expat facilitate acclimate • cross-border partnership of universities,
 • initiating research contacts,
 • development of inter-university programs,
 • supporting the preparation of educational and linguistic.

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Competition cribs

Is anyone able to imagine Christmas without competition in Krakow cribs ? Certainly not ! December 3 ( Thursday) held its 73rd edition . On the Main Square at the monument of Adam Mickiewicz in hours. 10.00 - 12.00 could see these unique works of art ! On Sunday ( December 6th ), we met the winners. To refresh your memory , I would like to switch a few cribs that captivated me personally. 




News in Krakow theater

News in Krakow theater - theater acting in the years 1911-1922 (with a break in the period around World War I) in the building at ul. Starowiślna 21. He exhibited light music, operettas, presented various shows. It was founded by Stanisław Adolf Poleńskiego and Tadeusz Pilarski (father) in the spring of 1911. There were folk ensembles here, for example. African, Eskimo, Russian, as well as gymnastic troupe, dancers, illusionists; Also shown pantomime, animal training, etc. Troupe was variable, many artists were employed for a short period for certain performances. In 1919,. The theater was transformed into a theater of operetta. They were hired new artists, choir and orchestra. The first season was successful, and guest appearances gave Lucy Messal and Anda Kitschman, but soon the theater began to harass problems. Gawlikowski won a competitive process Powszechny Theatre - which soon closed - for unlawful issuance of operettas, to which the law had news, but the costs of the process proved to be high. In addition, municipalities that in place Teatr Powszechny planned opening of the Municipal Theatre of Opera and Operetta hampered the functioning of the News. In the spring of 1921. Concession to operate the theater would not be renewed, but eventually New operate even in the season 1921/22, exposing, among others, Krowoderskich cubs and Lola with Ludwinów. In 1922. In the hall news again it began to operate a cinema, and Tadeusz Pilarski has created a traveling team of Operetta News, which went on guest appearances. In 1924,. Street. Paradise 12 opened Operetta Theatre News (Cracow Operetta News), formally run by his son. Theatre worked for two seasons, then in 1926. Was replaced by the Popular Theatre News, run by Pilarski-father and John Dobiesław. The main directed by Anthony Piekarski, and production designer - John Martin Szancer. Theatre ceased operations in early 1927. In the season 1927/28 has resumed its activities Operetta News, but without much success.

Friday, August 7, 2015

Offers for every budget

When you prepare well, we will be able to really cheap sleep and not necessarily in dormitories or on the outskirts. Everything depends not so much on luck as on our creativity.Offers for every budgetWhat is really cheap accommodation? For some, sleep yet cheap means sleep for free, for example, on a sandy beach, but also using Couchsurfing'u or the hospitality of friends. For other cheap accommodation are those below 50 zł for two people. We find here a fairly wide range of many resorts, private accommodation or hostels (in many places it is connected with the need to sleep in a dormitory room with a shared bathroom). Still others believe that cheap accommodation it is less than 150 zł for two. It seems that the largest group of people, because it is the most common price offered on any type of booking accommodation websites or hrs.Where to find accommodationThe most popular and best-known reservation system is booking accommodation. com. The truth is that comparing different services accommodations notice that the rates on booking.com are slightly more expensive than others. However, we can count here on a really good specials such as "secret deals" booking, for registered - where you actually get is sometimes occasions for 50 percent. the nominal price or even for the 70 percent. less. And we like it! Similarly, it was like I mentioned in an earlier entry that looked for the old town apartments, but the hotels in the old town repelled me only by the amount of people which are constantly around and shook her, but after a day attraction man wants to relax. Hence, the decision on  luxury apartment Street. Grodzka where I really total peace and quiet and the price went like in a hotel.Very sensible promotions and discount prices also appear on other sites on the HRS or Trivago.

How to choose the right accommodation?

Many tourist destinations such as Krakow even offers a broad range of regional attractions, which neither fans of passive or active recreation, will not be bored. But how to choose the right accommodation?
First of all, identify what interests us - the holiday flat where we can experience a little luxury, cheap accommodation in the guesthouse, or maybe farmhouse, which in experiencing a bit of rural life? No matter, we should pay attention to the location of the building - if you want to spend time away from people, surrounded by forests and mountains, a little closer to the center of the village, where we can enjoy our local inn and regional attractions, or right next to the ski lift or at the start of hiking trails? Old town Apartments for rent is one of my favorite forms of organized recreation. The same was true during a recent trip to Krakow, where he and his partner decided to spend the night at ul. Grodzka very close to the center.
Quite important are also additional services offered by our center - will be able to benefit from bicycle, or whether the hosts have the ability to organize highland sleigh ride with a bonfire? For some people it will be important also whether the pension is tailored to the needs of families with a child or that allows for the possibility of staying in the dogs or other domestic animals and if they offer breakfast for example. The bed & breakfast Normally, all this information can be found on the websites or portals Point Tourist information of the region that promote often even these smaller centers. If we can not find any information, let's call and ask to avoid disappointment later.
Often it is worth to review the opinions in online forums from which we can know the true face of the many B & Bs, resorts and farms. Nowadays, finding a good accommodation that meets all the requirements, it is very easy, you only need to devote to this moment, then you can enjoy a well-earned rest.


Hitchhiking

My first trip hitchhiking took place at Woodstock but I was a little scared that we do not know who will go or what might happen. The next such trip was from Krakow to Warsaw. I was not afraid even then the drivers and the whole situation, only that no one will take me and get discouraged. As it turned out all sat in my head and fears were unjustified. Warsaw I arrived very quickly and then have to domciu. The economy  hotel in the old town in Krakow stayed overnight one night after which he went hitchhiking to Warsaw where he spent another night in the apartment the next day I came home. A much more appreciate the many transports travel  accommodation in the apartments because I can count on the great atmosphere of the place and certainly more than in the standard location for example. cheap accommodation in centre. Okay but autostopie .. Why?
Why go hitchhiking?• It is because hitch-hiking is an adventure. It's the cheapest and easiest way to experience something different in life.• Certainly economy. Rideshare is usually free and you can do without a large sum of money to go anywhere. If the journey is expected to be several zł it is worth to play well with BlaBlaCar.• You begin to love life. You begin to appreciate the beautiful moments of happiness need little, and driving a car delight in views of the window. You get a simple human kindness and you begin to believe, however, that this world is not so bad.• Do you recognize the people and is very much diverse people of great character and very quickly you find out whether you prefer to talk or say nothing. Although you bringing along to The Hitchhiker rather they belong to the bad apples. :)



Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Tenement Pinocińska

One of the historic buildings on the market square in Krakow. It bears the number 15.
The name derives from an Italian family Pinoccich being in the seventeenth century in its possession, but the building was already in the Middle Ages. For the townhouse leading baroque shaped in the form of arcade portal. The building survived after rescue from the fire of Krakow in 1850 renaissance wooden ceilings.
Tenement Pinocińska in the years 1975-1979 was combined with the No. 16 and No. 17 (Hetman house) to create a restaurant "Wierzynek". Currently, in addition to the restaurant "Wierzynek" in the house there is also a restaurant "traditions".


House Under canaries

Historic building located at 24 Main Square.Its oldest parts date back to the thirteenth or fourteenth in the first quarter. A typical layout of the building determined at the time of its expansion in the second half of the fourteenth century. In the fifteenth century. Wzniesono rear annex of unusual dwutraktowym system and the floors of both buildings combined porch on stone supports ( one of them was saved.) Probably at the beginning of the seventeenth century. It was reconstructed late Renaissance and extended with a second floor. Installation is a nineteenth-century tenement with a few elements of the previous decoration.History• During the modern building was owned by, among others, patrician family Czeczotków and pharmacist FK Fillanta.• At the beginning of the seventeenth century. Lived here bookseller F. Reinekier.• Before 1787. Built three-speed type of palace staircase.• In the years 1796-1809, the great Austrian pharmacy field and to 1813., Pharmacy Polish treasury.• In 1819. Destroyed buildings, the building was taken over by the government of the Duchy of Warsaw and sold M. Sokalskiemu, renovated.• At the time of reconstruction after a fire in 1850. It built the third floor of the front building and two-storey arched porches open arcade galleries on the east side of the yard.• In the years 1846-1873 he was in possession K. Zubowskiego.• In 1877., Was its reconstruction at the expense of the merchant colonial J. Grosse, combined with the unveiling and restaurant historic ceilings (preserved facade and interior).• In the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. In the annexe company operated flashing W. Kosydarskiego.


Kleparski market

Town square in Krakow, located directly north of the Old Town, between the streets Basztowa and St. Philip; once the market town of Kleparz, now the market place (commonly called the Old Kleparz).Laid out was probably the location of the city Kleparz in 1366. It included the much larger area than today, approaching the size of the Kraków's Main Market (also included today's pl. Jan Matejko and developed land between the Market Kleparskim, pl. Matejko and Planty). On the Square, the site of today's elementary school, stood a brick town hall Kleparz (closed in 1803) and numerous buildings associated with the function of the Fair Square (the square was divided into several parts, including the eastern part of the work horse market for western grain market) . On the market began then called. "Royal Route", running from the church. Florian (then at the corner of Market Kleparskiego), the Barbican and Florian Gate towards the Wawel Castle.After joining Kleparz in Krakow decided on the partial construction market, which has lost its meaning the main city square - the plan implemented in the second half of the nineteenth and the first half of the twentieth century., Raising the number of houses and public buildings. In 1880. The western part of the former Market officially received the name "Kleparskiego Market" and remains a popular market square. Currently on the market is a market in the Company's board of Merchants' Stary Kleparz "and its surface is built typical architecture fair (stalls, etc..).

Saturday, May 23, 2015

During the holiday rental

Ownership of real estate in attractive location ... can mean considerable rental income. Tourists looking for the most two-bedroom apartments or separate rooms in apartments for rent. Renting a flat at vacations departure time going: The least expensive rooms. What matters is the price, conditions are less important. Ways to earn a few. You can hire the whole apartment or rooms. The first solution is more cost-effective and makes less hassle, but it is possible only if we have the property for rent or if we have nowhere to go on the time of rental. Three rooms apartments are in turn willing among groups of friends who want to spend a holiday together in comfort. Less popular are studios. To the apartment had a chance to hire, must have a certain standard. If the kitchen is not equipped, and the bathroom was renovated not long ago, finding buyers for summer rental can be a problem. The apartment must be clean, tidy, with TV. Worn-out furniture from the previous era or ugly bathroom did not come into play. Another advantage is secure parking space for the car. Particularly well can make those who have apartments or flats in a good location and the building of a higher standard. Such property can be converted into a machine for making money. - If you do not have the time or ability to premises of the characteristics decorate and equip the apartment so fully deserved to be called, they can report to us. In determining the prices we must remember, however, that unlike in the case of long-term rental, the price includes also the media. Therefore, the above amount must be deducted operating costs. Must also deduct tax at / g selected method of settlement with tax authorities. In preparation for renting an apartment needs to remember about consequences that threaten the landlord flat - devastation and possible non-payment of rent.

Friday, May 22, 2015

Lajkonik

Writing Lajkonik I do not mean sticks or other salty snacks that are called very similar. Being recently on another already this year I joined a trip to Krakow for the first time to Cafe - Bakery Lajkonik. With a name not met in any other province - if anyone of you has information about starting distribution sandwiches I have I will be grateful for the information. Well, just a little more about Lajkoniku ...
On page write:
Lajkonik - Bakery and Café is a unique combination of bakeries and cafes where Taste the freshly baked bread and buns, you'll enjoy a coffee and you will taste delicious cakes. Come to us and try freshly cooked sandwiches. Let yourself be surprised unprecedented variety of flavors.
I fully agree with that, exceeding the door immediately struck by the smell of fresh pieczywka - the choice is really impressive - she tempted into two kinds of bread, which I took family. Our product assortment have a large selection of sweet rolls, cakes, muffins or muffin whatever you like and sandwiches that can specially request be served warm or cold. The girls who work in the shop very carefully bustling with work because on an ongoing basis descend sandwiches - perhaps because they are so freshly prepared, delicious and affordable. :)
Lajkonik page? http://www.lajkonik-pik.pl/pl/


Thursday, May 7, 2015

Who in your way ...

The upcoming month in Krakow will not be conducive to finding a suitable place for accommodation in Krakow. Getting ready for a trip with friends was forced to find something more than a month before the planned trip. How has resulted - in this year's World Youth Day that perfectly matched to the month of July so and so has most of beds are occupied. In addition, it should be noted that search a place to sleep in Krakow equal to seeking accommodation in the center of Warsaw during the well-known, heavily promoted stars.To book accommodation should think a lot before, you can pre-zarezerować a place on booking.com for example, will be that you will have booked a room for free and confident that nothing will happen - in case the trip did not work out you can always use the option - free Cancellation. Page does not charge any additional fees resulting from reserving etc.This like? In the way?

The choice of the things that the purpose of the journey

If you're going to a few places and we intend to position change frequently by driving from town to town should stick to the rules - the fewer things better. Blouses for every day or evening dresses are certainly very nice and tempting, but be on the trip just unnecessary ballast. In addition to choosing a lonely journey, we want to explore and discover, to promote not a melody and. If you choose the latter, further reading this guide, it is a waste of time. So if you are a reasonable person, we select only the necessary things. Travel in the civilized countries in Europe or the United States should be enough a small suitcase on wheels. If, however, tempt us an exotic destination in Asia or Africa, opt out of a larger backpack. Even before you should do things all lay on the bed, and then pack only what is necessary. Lonely hauling luggage will be checked regret after leaving favorite clothes in the closet.

If you still have problems to pack the necessary things that will help to pack, what will be useful in any trip. First, let's have a space for a small rucksack or bag comfortably on your handheld the necessary additions will grab, like sunglasses with UV protection (try cheap parody glasses from the shelves to avoid gold over a dozen, as with UV protection they have little), a small first aid kit or creams sunscreen. Certainly useful comfortable shoes for us. High Heels and elegant shoes cards left in the closet, the. A light ballet shoes or comfortable sports shoes Certainly, useful in some cases, a miniature flashlight or hand pocket knife with multiple functions, such as his. To open bottles or cans, food, etc. It is also useful disposable rain.
And what is most important? Do not forget to book your room! For myself and my friends I rent room in Krakow more than a month before departure, so I know for sure, I have nowhere to stay - unless you choose options departure in the dark! ;)


Monday, May 4, 2015

Celestat

Celestat (from the German. Zielstätte) - members of Cracow place of exercise marksmen's society. Celestat originally was located in the vicinity of Gate Mikołajska, and later at the palace in Lobzow. Activity marksmen's fraternity has been suspended since 1794, to the 30s nineteenth century, which was purchased at Lubicz Street mansion with a garden, the present Park Strzelecki. This area is built mansion, which today is called the Celestat. It is a branch of the Historical Museum of Krakow and houses a permanent exhibition of the Krakow The history of the Fowler Brotherhood.The 4 halls with a total area of ​​approx. 400 square meters are exposed to all sorts of memorabilia and documents.• Bracka room (59.9 m²) shows the recent history of the brotherhood.• Armory (16 m²) presents the military: bows, shotguns and rapiers.• Skarbczyk (7 m²) contains a collection of particularly valuable memorabilia, including pewter tableware from the eighteenth century, the two eighteenth-century chests, goldsmith (including tea set from Franz Joseph I), trophies, medals, badges and more.• Strzelecka Hall (320 m²) was established in a period of development in the years 1874-1875 through its delivery to the earlier palace. 6 m high, divided by a colonnade. On the ceiling are hung portraits of the kings of cocks. The hall is exposed to the most valuable item - silver hens, which according to legend was told to give the Brotherhood Sigismund Augustus in 1565. Besides him in the hall they are exhibited coins, medals, photos and other memorabilia.

Vistula Boulevards


Vistula Boulevards - historic hydraulic structures for flood control function in Krakow along the Vistula River was expected also to auxiliary functions quays. It consists primarily of retaining walls (upper and lower endearing high riverbed, forming a quay reloading). In the upper walls are made of brick staircase off-road pedestrian ramps and paved circular communication; railway sidings on the lower level have not survived. The team nineteenth-twentieth-century boulevards and shafts within the administrative borders of Cracow fully effective key to being the city flood protection function, as demonstrated by the experience of great floods, among others, In 1970, 1997 and 2010.
Boulevards and adjacent parts of the Vistula river embankments, as well as the Ore Mountains, secondarily acquired the function and status of park areas, and is currently a popular recreational spot for both of Krakow, as well as visiting tourists. There are numerous walking paths and bicycle paths along the run.
Bulwary in order from the top of the river are:• on the left bank: Boulevard Rodła, Czerwieński Boulevard, Boulevard Livonia, Kurlandzki Boulevard,• the right bank: Poleski Boulevard, Boulevard Volyn, Podolski Boulevard.Vistula boulevards are the object of urban art from the Krakow Technology Route created 6 April 2006. Also leads them Recreation Bike trail Vistula boulevards forming part of the European cycling route EuroVelo 4.In 2009. It was launched in Krakow water tram, which stops include, among others, boulevards: Rodła ("Flisacka"), Czerwieńskim ("Most Debnicki"), Livonian ("Paulińska") and Volyn ("Grunwald Bridge"). Other stops include: "Galeria Kazimierz" on Grzegórzki, "Most Kotlarski" Zabłocie, "Tor canoeing" and "Tyniec Monastery".