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
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
How to make pierogi, Poland’s delicious boiled filled dumplings, isn’t as hard as you might think. While it takes time, it’s worth recruiting some helpers and making a big batch. You can freeze bags of pierogi or fry up leftover boiled dumplings the next day. During our time in Kraków, we decided to get pierogi … Read more
‘Firewater’ was what my family called my Russian grandfather’s homemade vodka. It burnt as it slid down the throat, which is why the best way to drink the stuff was to throw back the whole shot glass rather than sip it. Vodka on it’s own is one thing, but vodka and pickles on the side … Read more
For the Kraków edition of our Local Knowledge series, we get Kraków travel tips from a local, Kaska Beaupré, a bartender, journalism student and tour guide with Crazy Guides. Kaska shares local advice you won’t find in travel guidebooks, from things to know about Kraków before you go to the kind of locals you can … Read more