Poland

Auschwitz and the Holocaust

Pilot Guides Eastern Europe, History, Poland

1.1 million Jews and other Nazi “undesirables” like the disabled were killed in the camps in this small town of Poland. The Auschwitz camp has been preserved as it was at the time of Allied liberation as a memorial to those who suffered and died there, while also serving as a constant reminder of the potential of evil to those who live today.

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Trekking the Tatras Mountains

Pilot Guides Poland, Slovakia

The Tatra Mountains are part of the Carpathian Range and run across the Polish-Slovakian border with approximately one quarter of the mountain range in Poland.This beautiful area is geographically diverse and offers a wide range of recreational activities in all seasons.

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Amber – Poland’s Finest Export

Pilot Guides Amber, Eastern Europe, Poland

People have long been fascinated with the look, colours and geological significance of this gemstone and the mysterious, earthly aura that it radiates.

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The Polish Diaspora

Pilot Guides Diaspora, Poland

The Polish diaspora is widespread and has been notably oppressed for centuries by a number of different external forces. This has caused it to become dispersed throughout the world, with particularly heavy concentrations found throughout Europe and North America.