Poznan, Poland, is a place you don’t often hear tourists marking on their itinerary. I ended up there for five days as I visited a few local friends in the city. While there, I was reminded of the beauty of backpacking without expectation. Though it is not often visited does not mean it is not worth your visit. Below, I have put together a mini-guide for … [Read more...] about Poznan: Off the Beaten Path in Poland
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How to Travel Poland on a Budget
From the ashes of a war-torn Europe, Poland has risen to become one of the most popular countries for visitors on the continent. It boasts stunning scenery, vibrant cities, a rich culture, history and heritage, and excellent hospitality. Added to this, there is a robust tourist infrastructure, good transport connections, world-class accommodations available, and it is … [Read more...] about How to Travel Poland on a Budget
Auschwitz – Be a Witness, a Video by Ricky Thind
Auschwitz - Be a Witness from Ricky Thind "Auschwitz - Be a Witness is a video I did for Hampshire College. The 'Be a Witness' short had a main aim; to bring across the tragic reality of war on civil liberties; its consequence's on its survivors and to help them understand more about the psychology of humans during genocide. Trying to inspire young people to do … [Read more...] about Auschwitz – Be a Witness, a Video by Ricky Thind
Majdanek Muzeum: Reflections on Touring a Concentration Camp
In Lublin, I take bus #156 four kilometers out of the city center to visit the Majdanek Muzeum. Concentration Camp. Prison. Death Camp. Unlike Birkenau hidden in a rural field, or Auschwitz tucked behind a small town, the barbed wire of Majdanek runs along the main road. I can see small clusters of homes less than 100 meters from camp buildings. Not to mention a … [Read more...] about Majdanek Muzeum: Reflections on Touring a Concentration Camp
Nazi Concentration Camps: Walking Among Ghosts in Poland
Unlike the other Polish cemeteries I have seen around town; each grave site shrouded in fresh flowers and candle lanterns, this one is different. No one comes here to visit their deceased family relatives or friends. No one is around to sweep the autumn leaves blanketing the walkways. No one to pull the moss from and level the tombstones leaning at 20 degrees. No one can trace … [Read more...] about Nazi Concentration Camps: Walking Among Ghosts in Poland
