By Nattapong Yokteng
A capital that started from zero from the Second World War II and passed through uncountable tough times. Today is a present and a new chapter for Varsavians. They created this beautiful city again from the wreckage. They will never forget the bravery from their heroes and heroines in Warsaw uprising in 1944.
Life of Varsavians and the city itself are very interesting. Even though they had rough history in the past, they are always seeking the joy for their lives. If you walk in the city, you will see a lot of people sit in front of the restaurants or bars. The city is developing, classical and modernity of the city live together. People are happy in this city.
Warsaw, Poland is in Eastern Europe where not much people would love to visit. Plus, it is not destination for tourism but Krakow (South of the Poland and old capital of Poland) is. So, What about life of people who live in Warsaw? Ans also, What the city offers for visitors to experience the real Warsaw?
Play time
Imagine, there are 59 museums in this city. I believe that there will be your interested one. Even you are not a fan of museum, you will enjoy it because the exhibition and the way they present are not boring at all. There are museums where you can engage with the exhibitions and it could raise your experience into unforgettable experience.
Go to the city beach where the locals are. The best way to learn the culture is blend in with the locals. Vistula is a river name that runs across this capital. On the river bank, there is a sand area where Varsavians love to hang out with friends to BBQ or play beach volleyball. Bring cans to watch sunset there is work too!
Chill out in Praga district. Crossing the bridge to the other side of Warsaw and you will meet with the Art quarter of Warsaw where new generation of Varsavians try to create this area to where they can express their passions and feelings. There are many chic and cool bars and restaurants here.
Eat time
Pierogi is recommended to try when you are here. It is a fried/boiled dumpling with various of stuff inside such as pork, potato, cheese or strawberry. It could be both main or desert dish.
Sernik, a cheesecake which is quite similar to American cheesecake style. It is the traditional desert here. So, try with the coffee or tea would be nice.
The best place to have Polish cuisine is to go to Milk bar (Bar mleczny) where they offer you only Polish food and it is also affordable price. You will find everything from starter to desert in traditional way. Note that they barely speak English to you, make sure that you have someone with you or use the google translation because it is very local.
Sleep time
Once you are in Warsaw and love to sleep in the area of historical, Old town (Stare Miasto) would suite you. You will feel like you have passed through the time machine gate to 1940.
City center (Srodmiescie) is a good area to stay over. It is convenient to travel around and also good place to observe how people here live in the morning when they go to work or in the evening when they go out to hang out.
Warsaw offers many things for you to do and see. If Warsaw were a person, she would love to see you there. She barely asks for attention from the world. It is more likely us that we need to find her. If you have a chance to visit Warsaw, please tell the world that she exists.
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