IS POLISH FOOD GOOD?! Krakow Food Tour - EatPolska Poland | Travel Vlog 2018
Today we're trying Polish cuisine on a food tour in Krakow! Poland food is full of history, but how's the taste? EatPolska offer...⬇ Click 'Show More' ⬇
Polish food is rich in history, something only a food tour would properly be able to guide us through. Krakow is the first stop on our travel through Poland so we found the best food tour in town to show us around in this vlog. EatPolska offer all sorts of food tours, vodka tours and more across Poland, check them out here:
The food in Poland has really surprised us. On paper a lot of the choices might not sound incredibly appealing, but with some history and background from our EatPolska tour guid Halina and getting to try the various types of food we were convinced.
Food tours are such a great way to try all sorts of dishes from a country as you travel and todays vlog proves Polish food is delicious!
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I love art and culture and, especially when I travel, it's something I always want to see and soak up. I found lots of it in Wroclaw, Poland and discovered it was even named the European Capital of Culture in 2016. It's easy to see why when you're walking around because there's beauty, art, and history all around you. Ground zero for any trip to Wroclaw is the Rynek or Market Square in the centre of town. The square dates back to the thirteenth century and is lined with colourful buildings. In the Rynek, and all around the city, you'll notice little dwarves no more than a foot high. There are more than four hundred of them around Wroclaw and they represent more than just charming public art. Dwarves were the symbol of the Orange Alternative, an anti-Soviet movement that began in Wroclaw to protest Poland's Communist regime. In protest, Communist propaganda was defaced with images of dwarves to show how absurd it all was and to encourage people not to be afraid. Now you'll see dwarves all over the city in various forms including sculptures and other street art like graffiti.
One of my favourite art works in Wroclaw is an installation called Transition found on two opposing street corners. It symbolizes the period of martial law in Poland from 1981 to 1983. You see seven human figures descending into the sidewalk and disappearing which represents how martial law drove people underground in fear. On the other side of the street, seven figures reemerge which symbolizes how people came out of hiding when that oppressive period ended in 1983. It really made an impression on me.
The crown jewel of Wroclaw's art scene is the Panorama Racławicka, a 360 degree painting that depicts a battle for Polish independence in 1794. It's 15 metres high and 114 metres around which really brings the history to life in a way only art can.
If you're in the mood for love then head to Tumski Bridge also known as Lovers Bridge. It's a popular spot for couples who leave a lock to symbolize their love and throw the key in the river. The bridge leads to Cathedral Island which is the oldest part of Wroclaw and a very pretty area to walk around. Keep an eye out for the city's lamplighter - yes, an actual lamplighter! - who walks the cobblestone streets each day at dusk to light the gas lanterns. I've never seen that before and it made me feel like I was travelling back in time. Absolutely charming.
The Market Hall is nearby Cathedral Island and there you can get some food or souvenirs or shop with locals for fresh groceries. My favourite part there are the giant concrete arches that feel very imposing. Overall I loved visiting Wroclaw and feel like it might be the most artistic city in Poland.
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Breakfast in Poland | Eating Polish breakfast in Krakow
Join us for breakfast in Poland as we visit Moment cafe to eat both traditional Polish breakfast items as well as a more contemporary menu in Krakow, Poland.
Still being on Kyrgyzstan time we woke up really early and by the time we got to the restaurant for breakfast we were really hungry. With that in mind we ordered a huge cappuccino, two fresh squeezed juices and two big mains which included a more traditional Polish breakfast with eggs, sausages, meats and cheeses and then a more contemporary twist with a bagel filled with cream cheese, trout and vegetables.
Overall, it was a delicious breakfast and if you're in Krakow we highly recommend this place:
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Breakfast in Poland | Eating Polish breakfast in Krakow travel food video transcript:
Well good morning good morning. Today we went in search of Polish breakfast and we ended up at the perfect spot. So we found this restaurant. It is called Moment. Or maybe it is Moment.
And they kind of specialize in breakfast so they have a Polish breakfast and a traditional Krakowski breakfast. Yes. So we've ordered one of each to see what the differences are.
And what is the local name for it?
So he said something like śniadanie Krakowski. śniadanie Polski.
But anyways we know we're getting breakfast.
And someone has to start the mornings off right with coffee. Oh man, when I saw that they had big cappuccinos on the menu I'm like yep. Oh yeah. I could use one of those. And while Sam is getting caffeinated I'm having juice. All natural juice. Actually he ordered the same as I did. So it is apple, carrot, orange.
Anyways, my breakfast is here. This is the traditional Polish one. And woah! That looks good. Woah. So we've got some scrambled eggs, we've got two sausages, we've got some grilled bacon, we've got cheese. We have cream cheese with like radishes and cucumbers and another little salad with cucumbers and peppers. So OMG. Mouth is watering here.
Polish sausages. Lots of mustard. Oh my gosh. Yeah, we were expecting this breakfast to be like egg and sausage heavy. Yeah. And it has delivered.
You know Polish food has a really big influence in North American cuisine too. There are a lot of Polish people living in Canada and the US. And if you go to somewhere like Chicago you're going to get some amazing Polish food.
And one of the interesting things when I was just recently researching about Polish cuisine and Polish food is that the precursor to the bagel is from Poland
I think I'm going to try the sandwich first so I'm not sure if I should be doing this but I'm picking it up. Yes. It is a little bit sloppy. I'm getting some sauce on my hands already.
xcellent quality bagel. It is multigrain. It has lots of seeds as you can tell. And then the trout oh that is nice. It is kind of in a creamy type of like I wouldn't call it mayonaise but sort of a mayonnaise consistency sauce.
Yeah, really good quality sausage oh my gosh. Yeah, isn't it good?
And there is some cheese mixed into that egg too. Yeah, and we've also got some cheese slices which I didn't actually get to.
So you were saying this is a cream cheese?
Yeah, so there is like a cream cheese with radishes and cucumbers in there.
So we had such a nice breakfast that I completely forgot to do price point.
So it was 80 Zloty which is just under 19 Euros and that included everything.
Two juices our two big mains and the large cappuccino. Now I'll admit that is a bit of a more expensive breakfast but if we wanted to make it a little bit cheaper we could have I suppose not ordered the juice.
It was just a really good breakfast. Loved that we got to try both a traditional Polish breakfast which included meats, cheeses and breads and also a bit more of a contemporary twists on it with the bagels and the trout and the salad. A nice combination of kind of hearty and healthy. If you're in Poland I highly recommend you try this type of breakfast.
This is part of our Travel in Poland video series showcasing Polish food, Polish culture and Polish cuisine.
Poland Train Journey from Wrocław to Poznań travel vlog
Come join us for a day of travel as we take the train from Wrocław to Poznań in this travel vlog from Poland. In many ways this was a journey of continuous mistakes as we started off the morning trying to eat breakfast at a place that wasn't open and we ended up almost being late to catch our train. Once inside of the train we quickly realized we probably should have booked a better ticket as we were crammed inside. Upon arriving in Poznan we got super lost as well. Oh, well now that we're here we're happy and ready to explore the city and eat Polish food.
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Poland Train Journey from Wrocław to Poznań travel vlog video transcript:
Well good morning good morning. Good morning. It is our final day in Wroclaw and today is a travel day. We're heading to Poznan and we're taking the train.
Yeah, it is the first time that we've actually going to take the train on this particular trip in Europe. Like we've just been taking buses. A lot of Flixbus. And what is it? Flixbus.
What was the one we took last time?
Polskibus. Polskibus.
They are both very budget. Yeah. But it does the job. I'm so bad with names. Yeah. Anyways, we're really excited to take a train again. And that is our preferred method of transportation so yeah. But first we need food. We've already started packing up the apartment. Um but our train departs at noon and there is a really good place downstairs. They do like smoothies, fresh juices and salads. So we're going to go grab a bite and yeah then we'll start traveling.
So when in doubt we always head to the Milk Bar. Nothing else was open. Like we couldn't find any other breakfast. We popped into a little bakery because I guess we are running a little behind. So anyways we finally got our food. Yes. And surprise surprise we are getting pierogi again.
When in Poland. So yeah, now we're just heading back to the apartment.
Time for an update. We're on the platform waiting for our train. It should be coming next. And yeah, it'll be nice to travel by train. Also, I guess we should update you on our travel plans.
We left Budapest like maybe 2 weeks ago and we were like yeah we're going to make our way to the Baltics and travel north but then we got to Poland and we've really been enjoying it so we decided to actually extend our travels here. Yeah. And we've already gone to Krakow and Wroclaw and we've got like 3 or 4 more destinations. Yeah, Poznan and then Gdansk and then maybe one more.
So yeah, it is just one of those situations where we've just really liked it in Poland but also too we had a really really busy schedule for a while.
And you know what? It is so affordable in Poland. It is. That is another reason. Yeah, that is another reason too and yeah it has just been great. We've been on our own schedule now for a while and we've been really enjoying that.
Made it. Hello from the train station. Made it. Made it. It was a very short journey. But it was a sardine session. Oh my gosh. Yes.
It was one of those compartments with 8 people. 8 people plus luggage. And barely enough room to fit our luggage. We are lucky that none of the other passengers on that trip had big bags like us. Yeah. Otherwise, we wouldn't have fit. I don't know what would have happened.
Anyways, I like taking the train but that was not comfortable. Like I didn't even have room for my feet to stretch out or anything. My one foot. The lady had a bag.
So what is our first meal in Poznan?
Mexican.
But anyways let's do an apartment tour. The world's fastest room tour. Kitchen. So we have a nice big kitchen. Come check this out. And if we move into here I'll show you the bathroom. It is massive. There is a tub.
And then just over here we have our bedroom. I really like the bedroom. As you can see we haven't even unpacked.
We'll have food videos and hopefully a city guide coming for you soon.
This is part of our Travel in Poland video series showcasing Polish food, Polish culture and Polish cuisine.
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Polish Food - Eating Pierogi taste test in Krakow, Poland
Join us for our favorite Polish food as we eat Pierogi in the form of a taste test (both savory and sweet) in Krakow, Poland.
We found a restaurant called Pierogarnia - Słowiańska Uczta on our first full day in Krakow after shopping for some groceries just across the street. We ended up eating there on a whim and what a pleasant surprise it was. The pierogi served at this restaurant are some of the best we've ever had and we ended up going back several times.
All in all we tried 40 different pierogi for this video including savory and dessert options. It was a feast of feasts.
Pierogarnia - Słowiańska Uczta
Address: 33-332, Krakowska 44, 33-332 Kraków, Poland
Hours: Monday to Saturday 11AM–6PM
Phone: +48 12 426 48 24
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Polish Food - Eating Pierogi taste test in Krakow, Poland travel food video transcript:
So it is our first day here in Poland in Krakow. In Krakow.
And anyways we've got Pierogi on our minds. We are going to get pierogies. Oh and we're so hungry. We even we're even crossing the river to go find it today. We've been willing to cross a river to go have pierogi. That shows how dedicated we are.
This is awesome. Like this is a gigantic menu just outside of the restaurant here.
So we are kicking off our first full day in Krakow with pierogies. What else?
The most popular Polish dish. This is something that everyone knows about. Even in Canada we've got like frozen pierogi. So it is popular.
They are not nearly as good as the freshly made ones. No. Here in Poland. But yeah. It is something that kind of we are kind of subsisting off of pierogies in the winter in Canada. Yes. When we were in Kingston a few years ago.
It is like a really hearty meal. You know when it is cold out and you just need something that is going to fill you up and sit there for a few hours. Pierogi always a good idea.
But it is summer here but we're still going to have them anyways. We're still having it. Yeah. And actually we had some yesterday at the train station but it was just like a quick little snack and it wasn't amazing.
This place literally specializes in them. This is their menu. And we spotted this place yesterday when we were heading to our apartment so we like we're coming back. We placed four orders.
And each order comes with 10 pierogi so that is 40 pierogies that we're going to be eating for just 2 of us. 20 each!
So 20 plump savory dumplings have showed up at our table.
So we ordered two savory kinds. I think the first one was the Ruskie. Ruskie or something which is the traditional one which is like mashed potatoes and cheese.
And the other one we got fancy. We got like mushrooms, feta and something else. No, wasn't it walnuts or something?
So yeah oh and it comes with like caramelized onions on top. Wow. So let's try this.
We ate 40. We ate 40 pierogi. I feel like we deserve a gold medal in like the gluttony olympics or something.
That was I wonder what the record is?
How many pierogies. Has one person ate. Did we just break a Guinness World Record here?
But that was pretty much the ultimate pierogi taste test. Two savories, two dessert pierogi. I mean if you're going to try Polish food you absolutely have to try pierogi. And we really lucked out with this place. We didn't find it in a guidebook or even a recommendation we just while we were getting groceries last night and we walked by it.
That is going past. Anyways, yeah that maybe they are coming to rescue me because my belly is about to explode.
But anyways yeah I think we'll be coming back here for sure. We've got a whole week ahead of us. We'll be coming back here for pleasure and uh yeah pierogi in Poland guys.
You've got to try it. And price point for this meal?
So it was 56 Zloty which roughly is 13 Euros and that included our two drinks and 40 pierogi.
Yeah, it was pretty good value as well. Now time for a nap. Time for an enormous siesta.
This is part of our Travel in Poland video series showcasing Polish food, Polish culture and Polish cuisine.
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15 Things to do in Oxford Travel Guide | Day Trip from London, England
Join us as we take a day trip from London, England to Oxford showcasing some of the top attractions and things to do in Oxford for those just visiting for the day. We cover Oxford University, colleges, botanical gardens and castles just to name a few while enjoying some classic pub food and afternoon tea.
15 Things to do in Oxford City Tour | England Travel Guide:
Intro - 00:01
1) Bus ride from London to Oxford - 00:30
2) Pub food in Oxford (Fish and Chips and Apple Crumble) - 02:19
3) Shopping in Oxford - 05:02
4) Visiting the University of Oxford in Oxford, England - 05:42
5) Trinity College, Oxford - 06:04
6) Radcliffe College and Bodleain Library - 06:58
7) University Church of St Mary the Virgin - 07:06
8) Christchurch Meadow Walk - xxx
9) Punting in Oxford - 07:50
10) University of Oxford Botanic Garden - 08:31
11) Afternoon Tea with scones - 09:30
12) Bridge of Sighs in Oxford - 11:20
13) Eating fudge - 11:34
14) Oxford Castle - 12:43
15) Ashmolean Museum - 13:19
Outro - 13:44
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Our visit Oxford travel guide covers some of the top attractions including a food guide, top sightseeing tourist attractions and the city by day including visiting castles, colleges, museums and the university. We also cover off-the-beaten-path outdoor activities you won't find in a typical Oxford tourism brochure, Oxford itinerary or Oxford, England city tour.
15 Things to do in Oxford Travel Guide | Day Trip from London, England video transcript:
Good morning here in London. Today we are taking a day trip. Yes, we sure are. And we're heading off to Oxford. I mean this is obviously a destination that is quite famous. The most famous University in the world.
It is not far from London. So it is a day trip. We're really excited. We're going to film a travel guide to Oxford.
A couple of tips to keep in mind if you're traveling by bus. It is usually cheaper if you book in advance. Also, we noticed that weekdays were cheaper than weekends so we are going on a Friday today and got a good deal.
We made it. We have arrived and that was an awesome trip. We got to see London and the countryside.
Food always comes first. We're about food always. We cannot go sightseeing without a bite of food. We found a pub that is nice and cozy. We're right in the corner and this place apparently specializes in fish and chips.
The University of Oxford has no known foundation date but teaching of some form has taken place here since the year 1096 making it the oldest University in the English speaking world. Today the University is made up for 38 self-governing colleges a few of which are open to visitors.
So one of the things you can do when you visit Oxford is go around and tour the different colleges. We paid two pounds and now we're inside Trinity College.
Trinity College was founded in 1555 and it’s one of the smallest colleges in Oxford admitted just over 400 students. This college has produced some noteworthy figures, including a few prime ministers.
We also saw had a quick glance at Radcliffe College and the Bodleain Library, before continuing on to the University Church.
This is the oldest Botanic Garden in Great Britain and it was originally founded as a medicinal garden. The Garden was also frequently visited by Lewis Carroll, an Oxford mathematics professor, and the gardens were a source of inspiration for Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
Oxford Castle is a partly ruined Norman castle dating back to Medieval times. During the 18th century it housed the local prison, but today those same walls are home to a hotel.
So I think that is a wrap for our day trip to Oxford. Time to catch our bus. We're tired but we've done the main things we wanted to do. I hope you guys enjoyed this travel guide to Oxford and that it gives you a good idea of how you can kind of explore the city on a day trip from London. If you can come for longer because we wish we had 2 or 3 days here.
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10 Reasons to Visit Ukraine Travel Tips
Are you considering traveling to Ukraine? Come find out 10 reasons to visit Ukraine along with some of our best travel tips to make your trip to Ukraine as enjoyable as possible.
On a personal level, Ukraine was the most pleasantly surprising country we visited this year on tour across Europe. Not knowing what to expect and not having much time to prepare we arrived in Ukraine with fresh eyes while hitting the ground running.
Overall we visited Kiev and Lviv and left wanting to explore more of Ukraine. How expensive is Ukraine? Our top 10 reasons to visit Ukraine covers accommodation, food, attractions and transportation along with a slew of other travel tips.
10 Reasons to Visit Ukraine Travel Tips
1) Ukraine is Affordable for travelers
-$15-35 per night for entire apartments using Airbnb
-Great value meals for about $5-10 per person for a full meal or less for a budget meal
-Metro tickets in Kiev only cost 5 HRV ($0.20)
-Groceries reasonably priced - we loved chocolate + wine
2) Ukraine is an Underrated Country to Visit
-We didn't encounter many other tourists - especially International visitors
-Attractions were not overrun and sometimes if we visited early enough on a weekday we had places to ourselves
-The only exception to that is churches because they're active places of worship
3) Safety
-News coverage would suggest Ukraine is unsafe but we found Kiev and Lviv to be very safe when we visited (along the border with Russia could be a different story)
-We walked around with our cameras without any issues
-No hassles while walking around
-I went jogging at night in Kyiv
-Locals are out enjoying life - playing chess in parks, eating in restaurants and using public spaces for concerts
4) Friendliness of locals in Ukraine
-Really good and friendly service at restaurants (some English spoken most of the time)
-Great AirBNB hosts who both went above and beyond to help us
-Even with language barrier smiles aplenty
-As a travel tip for Ukraine learn to read the Cyrillic alphabet
5) Traditional Ukrainian Food in Kiev and Lviv
-Good local food scene - for all price points
-Typically Ukrainian cuisine is hearty and filling
-Some of our favorite Ukrainian food includes the following:
a) varenyky (dumplings)
b) banosh (polenta, bacon and sheep's cheese)
c) deruny (potato pancakes with sauce)
d) borscht
6) Thriving International Food Scene
-Georgian cuisine
-Korean food
-Sushi
Italian style pizzas
-Pop up cafes and food trucks in parks and on street corners
7) Transportation
-awesome metro system in Kiev (grand stations and deep underground + affordable prices)
-deepest station in the world in Kyiv (5 minutes)
-great connections from airport to city center in Kyiv
-taking the train from Kiev to Lviv and it was efficient, on time and comfortable
8) Architecture in Ukraine
-interesting mix of a bit of Soviet but mostly ornate European architecture
-some parts look like they could belong in Paris or Buenos Aires and other parts are distinctly soviet
-painted in cheerful colors
9) Ukrainian Churches in Kyiv and Lviv
-Orthodox churches and monasteries in Kyiv - main attractions
-ornate and onion domes - impressive on inside and outside
-women need to cover up in Orthodox churches
-active places or prayer
-witnessed weddings in Lviv
Lviv features numerous types of churches
10) Variety and diversity of places to visit in Ukraine
-Kyiv is very different from Lviv (worth visiting both)
-We didn't get to Odessa which has been highly recommended
-Other places of potential interest include Chernivtsi, Ivano-Frankivsk and Carpathian Mountains
What are some other places in Ukraine you'd recommend visiting? Any Ukraine travel tips you think we missed? Other reasons to love Ukraine? Please let us know in the comments below.
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What To Eat In Kyoto
We spent one week in Kyoto and did a lot of exploring...OF FOOD! I know you've seen lots of pretty videos and pictures of Kyoto, but we wanted to show a feature of Kyoto that it's quite famous for: it's delicious food. Come along as we show you a few of the spots we ate at!
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