Poland: So much more than a cut-price city break destination

About this episode

Simon Calder discusses the appeal of Poland with guest Annabel Grossman, who shares her recent travel experiences in the country.

I have been travelling to Poland since before you were born (specifically 1985) and, every time I go there, the nation becomes more appealing – from cuisine and better transport to interpretations of a rich and complex history. But for Travel Desk Tuesday I am talking to global travel editor Annabel Grossman, who is just back from her first visit. She explored national parks and superb beaches, and even found herself on the very brink of Russia. This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel's weekly newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Simon Calder

Guest: Annabel Grossman

Topics covered

• travel
• Poland
• national parks
• beaches
• history
• cuisine

Keywords

• Poland
• travel
• national parks
• beaches
• history
• cuisine
• transport

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Poland, Russia

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