As the construction of a high-speed line ushers in a new era for travel between Poland and Estonia, our writer takes the slow train and explores cities that are new to him
March 2024
10 of the best European activity breaks with a spirit of adventure
Fancy seatrekking, swimrunning or bodypainting? These and more familiar outdoor pursuits are on offer at destinations from northern Norway to the Greek islands
February 2024
Rail journey of the month
Rail route of the month: Slavic magic on a gentle trip to Zakopane, Poland
Our slow travel expert discovers the legacy of popes and revolutionaries on a trip south from Kraków to the resort town in the Tatra Mountains
December 2023
‘So good I went five times’: travel writers’ favourite discoveries of 2023
We asked 23 Guardian travel writers to share their best experiences of 2023, from elegant spas and an art deco cinema to a new ‘megalith’ and a futuristic hotel
November 2023
Rail journey of the month
Rail route of the month: across eastern Germany to the Polish city of Szczecin
Our slow travel expert rides a train through a region of lakes and forests which deserves to be far better known
September 2023
Witches, DJs and dancing in the aisles: on board the Culture Train from Berlin to Poland
Musicians, dancers and a tarot-card reading artist animate the nearly five-hour journey to Wrocław from the German capital
July 2023
Young at heart: Poland’s party city of Lublin
This year’s European youth capital is having a ball, with great food and nightlife part of the vibrant, multicultural scene – plus a stunning old town
May 2023
Five European city breaks for art and culture on a budget
I had a job in a chippie after a month and was in love after six weeks: my brilliant year in Poland
Pole to Pole: 10 brilliant things to do in Poland
Readers' travel tips
‘A sandbar peninsula surrounded by crystal clear water and clean beaches’: readers’ highlights of Poland
April 2023
Readers' travel tips
Share details of your favourite discoveries in Poland: you could win a holiday voucher
Tell us about brilliant trips in Poland you’ve made – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
February 2023
The best Baltic beach holidays: where to go for summer, sea and sand
With both culture and beautiful beaches aplenty, the coastal towns of Poland, Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia make for a break with a difference
July 2022
How a holiday in Poland can help support Ukraine
Warsaw, Kraków and Gdańsk are home to atmospheric cafes, a history of resistance and a rich cuisine – and by visiting now you can boost Poland’s heroic efforts to help Ukraine
March 2022
How your holidays can help the people of Ukraine
The travel industry has moved quickly to support refugees from Ukraine and British holidaymakers can play a major role
April 2021
Self and wellbeing
The city my grandfather used to call home no longer exists – except in our minds
After his death, I wanted to know more about his life, and the city that made him and very nearly killed him, says Michael Segalov
July 2019
Alternative city breaks: Łódź, Poland – discover its culture, food and nightlife
Paddler’s paradise: Poland's lakeland
May 2019
Birdwatch
Birdwatch: search for a three-toed woodpecker in a vast, primeval forest
I had seen most of Poland’s 10 woodpecker species, but one I yearned for nearly eluded me
November 2018
Seasonal city breaks: 10 of the best pre-Christmas European getaways
From a bedecked Zagreb to twinkling Turin, here are the best places to spark your festive spirit
