Our Apartment rental in Berlin

Our Apartment rental in Prenslauer Berg, Berlin, Germany. Copyright © 2023 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

We had a distinct feeling of déjà vu when we arrived at our apartment rental in Berlin in Prenslauer Berg. It was our Krakow arrival all over again. We’d just spent another ten hours on a train – the heating and electricity off for part of the trip – and we were tired and a … Read more

Krakow Foodie Souvenirs – Traditional Polish Take Home Treats To Buy

Krakow foodie souvenirs. Take Home Gifts from Krakow, Poland. Copyright © 2023 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

Krakow foodie souvenirs include traditional Polish treats to take home such as beautifully packaged honeys, preserves, syrups, teas, coffees, confectionary, and of course, chocolate, along with homemade local liqueurs you won’t find outside Poland. Here are our recommendation for the best edible souvenirs to buy. Sipping gluhwein at Kraków’s Christmas markets, taking in midnight mass on Christmas … Read more

Eating Out in Kraków

Eating and Dining Tips for Krakow, Poland. Copyright © 2023 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

Eating out in Kraków is wonderful, especially in winter. Polish food in general is rustic, hearty, comfort food that is intended to keep you warm and happy. If you’re trudging through snow every day or heading to Zakopane for some snow-sports, you’ll appreciate the carbs; if you’re here in summer, you’ll probably want to reduce … Read more

A Heady Tasting of Homemade Liqueurs in Kraków

A Heady Tasting of Homemade Liqueurs in Kraków, Poland. Copyright © 2023 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

When local guide, Małgorzata Lubowicka, took us on a bespoke tour of Kraków, one of her favourite shops that she took us to was Szambelan, a charming place specializing in homemade liqueurs. As I come from a family with a history of home brewing (or rather distilling), I made a point of returning. A family-owned … Read more

A Bespoke Tour of Kraków with a Local

A Bespoke Krakow Tour with a local, Poland. Copyright © 2023 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

Over the last year, as part of our quest to get beneath the skin of the places we’re staying in, we’ve been exploring the best ways to explore places. We’ve got two main interests when we do this… Firstly, we’re looking for things travellers can do to kick-start their stay in a place, experiences and … Read more