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26/10/2026

From Lublin I took a train to the well-preserved medieval town of Torún (population 191,000). Unlike Warsaw and many other cities in Poland, Torún was not bombed during WW2 so the historic Old Town is largely intact. Of particular interest is the round penitentiary building built in the mid-1800s, which originally housed everyday criminals and then was repurposed during the N**i occupation as a place to interrogate and torture allied agents and resistance members.

While in Torún, I attended a political rally held by the candidate who eventually was elected to be the president of Poland - Karol Nawrocki. I have no idea what he stands for or what he believes, but he’s a politician so he’s probably a bad person with a warped sense of morality. Even so, as a political ju**ie, it was an interesting experience to be at an important political event in the midst of a heated campaign.

In Torún, I stayed at Siedem Apartments for $43/night. The train from Lublin to Torún was $26 for a first class ticket.

22/10/2026

While in Lublin, I visited the Majdanek Concentration Camp which operated under N**i rule for roughly 34 months from December of 1941 to July of 1944 when it was “liberated” by Soviet forces. The camp was then repurposed by the Soviet NKVD and the Polish Ministry of Public Security as a transit and punishment camp for Polish dissidents opposing the new communist regime.

Unfortunately, as I’ve seen at other WW2 concentration camps I’ve visited, some of the claims made by the museums of what happened at these places cannot hold up to historical or physical scrutiny. There are political agendas of powerful interests that are served by distorting the realities of what actually occurred.

19/10/2026

After two days in Warsaw, I took the train to Lublin where I arrived knowing almost nothing about its pivotal role during WW2 and in the post war communist period. I visited the former N**i concentration camp at Majdanek, the N**i and later communist prison at Lublin Castle, and also had time to sample some local food and b**r. Overall, a very interesting and educational place to spend 2-3 days if you’re planning an itinerary for Poland.

While in Lublin, I stayed at Hotel Lublin for $54/night with breakfast. The train from Warsaw to Lublin was $18 for a First Class ticket.

14/10/2026

After dropping off my rental car at the airport in Kosice, I boarded a LOT Airlines flight to Warsaw where I was to begin a 9-day journey to parts of Poland that I hadn’t previously visited. In Warsaw, I visited the excellent art museum for the third time and went inside the iconic Palace of Culture and Science for the first time.

While in Warsaw, I stayed at the Chopin Boutique Hotel near the art museum for $93/night with breakfast (unfortunately, the city is not the bargain it once was). I used frequent flyer miles to purchase the plane ticket from Kosice to Warsaw.

Note: I’ve added some images of artwork from the art museum at the end of the photo montage.

10/10/2026

I left Zakopane in a driving spring snowstorm and headed back to Slovakia where I would return the rental car and catch my flight to Warsaw at the Kosice Airport. En route, I stopped by the impressive Spiš Castle located just off the highway near the village of Žehra. The castle and other nearby sites were designated a World Heritage Site in 1993. I can’t remember what I paid for an entrance fee, but I do know that it was at a reduced rate because - for the first time in my life - I qualified for the Senior Discount…🫪.

07/10/2026

After lunch at a cafe in Vlkolínec, I crossed the border from Slovakia into southern Poland and drove to the (very touristy) mountain resort town of Zakopane, which sits at the base of the Tatras mountains. The town is known as the “winter capital of Poland” and is a popular destination for skiers, mountain bikers and mountaineers.

While in Zakopane, I stayed at Magnolia Villas for the very reasonable off-season price of $45/night with breakfast.

01/10/2026

After two days in Banská Štiavnica, I woke up on a crisp May morning, ate breakfast at the hotel and began the journey to my next destination - Zakopane, Poland. En route, I stopped by the medieval settlement of Vlkolínec, which has been designated a World Heritage Site for its unique folk architecture consisting of rustic wood buildings and terraced fields. Don’t miss this place if you’re road tripping around Slovakia.

Note: I’ve posted a short video with commentary at the end of the photo montage, which was filmed while I was walking through the village.

29/09/2026

After picking up a rental car at the airport in Košice, I drove 242 kilometers to reach the medieval mining town of Banská Štiavnica in central Slovakia (population 9,208). The existing historic core dates back to the 16th century and most of its important buildings and structures have been preserved and restored. Plan on spending at least two days in Banská Štiavnica if you’re preparing an itinerary for Slovakia.

While in Banská Štiavnica I stayed at the Black M Penzion for $51/night with breakfast. The rental car cost me $35/day (not including gas).

22/09/2026

After four days in Budapest, I took an international train to the ancient city of Košice in eastern Slovakia. On my previous trip to Slovakia in 2018 I had only been to the capital of Bratislava, so my plan for this visit was to rent a car and see as much as possible in the few days that were available to me. Košice (population 230,000) was a nice first stop with plenty of things to see and do and a bustling restaurant and bar scene that provided good food and drink options at very reasonable prices.

While in Košice, I stayed at GUDU Apartments for just $48/night. The first class train ticket from Budapest to Košice was $40 for the nearly four hour journey.

19/09/2026

From Pécs, I took a direct train to Budapest where I stayed in the same Airbnb apartment I’d stayed in seven years before. I’d already done the main tourist attractions in 2018, so I just revisited the excellent art museum, worked out at a local gym and got a haircut. Budapest is one of the most attractive and historic cities in Europe, so just enjoying its ambience and exploring its vibrant streets, parks and cultural attractions at a leisurely pace is sometimes the best option.

In Budapest, I stayed in an Airbnb apartment in a good neighborhood for four nights at $70/night. The train ride from Pécs to Budapest was $17 for the less than 2-hour journey.

I’ve added some pictures of artwork from the excellent art museum in Budapest to the end of the photo montage.

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