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Short stories and Volunteer Ventures

Category: Exploring the city

Seeing Nowa Huta Differently: Six Months in Krakow’s Socialist District

Nowa Huta as a quarter of Krakow first seemed like a really scary place. Everything looks the same, and at…

The unique tradition of Kraków nativity scenes

If there’s one Christmas tradition that feels truly magical in Kraków, it’s the city’s nativity scenes. They’re not the simple…

A Festive Start: Visiting the Christmas Fair in Krakow

Last Friday, the 28th of November, the Christmas fair in Krakow started, and Maria and I went there in the…

The treasures of Kraków

Last Thursday, our volunteers and German interns took part in a guided tour of Kraków. The interns, who are also…

First days in Kraków: The beginning of a new adventure

The first days in Kraków were a roller-coaster ride of experiences and impressions. First Week:We first met in the city…

Wawel Castle Visit – our November Thursday meeting

On Friday the 22nd, we had an incredible visit to Wawel Castle in Krakow with our fellow volunteers from IB…

“..we met on a cold morning in Wawel Castle.”

In November’s Thursday meeting, we met on a cold morning in Wawel Castle. Fortunately, we spent a lot of time…

My on-arrival training experience!

Hello! I’m Iria and I was the first one out of all the volunteers that are now here in International…

A wonderful place, warmest people!

Going to the opening ceremony “Educational and Support Center“ in the place Gorali 24, Krakow. I never expected I would…

What impressed me the most when I first arrived in the city..

What impressed me the most when I first arrived in the city was how much green space it had! Everywhere…

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