Atlantic

Polish trekker becomes first woman in the world to walk across all of Europe’s mountains in a single trip

Starting in Bulgaria in the Spring of 2022, Anna Liszewska trekked an epic 6,300km across 16 countries in 222 days, taking in ranges including the Massif Central, the Alps and the Pyrenees. Anna Liszewska - Świat Okiem Piechura

Starting in Bulgaria in the Spring of 2022, Anna Liszewska trekked an epic 6,300km across 16 countries in 222 days, taking in ranges including the Massif Central, the Alps and the Pyrenees.

An uncertain future for one of Warsaw's oldest cinemas?

In this edition of The Debrief, we take a look at the Atlantic cinema which opened its doors to the public in 1930.

‘Some people say this place is unlike any other cinema’: the history and the uncertain future of Warsaw’s famous Atlantic cinema

It survived the Second World War and communism, but will it survive the next few years?

Sleek new AI 'Mayflower' to cross Atlantic on 400th anniversary of Pilgrims' voyage

Now under construction at the Aluship shipyard in Gdańsk, the futuristic Mayflower will be 15 metres long with solar panels covering its aluminium hulls and will be able to hit a top speed of 10 knots per hour.

Incredible ‘white-knuckle’ memoir of first Pole to sail cross Atlantic is translated into English after being found by stepson

Written over 80 years ago, the book by cavalryman and sailor Andrzej Bohomolec and entitled The Voyage of the Yacht Dal, was found hidden among family documents. Intrigued to know more about the contents, stepson Anthony Keith had them translated. He was stunned by what he discovered.

Hurricane winds force ‘Righteous’ sailor to abandon Atlantic crossing – but he’ll be back

Hurricane Chris, which raged east of the United Stated forced the sailor to seek shelter in the port of Halifax. The high possibility of another storm brewing made it imprudent to attempt to cross the Atlantic in his small yacht.

Polish lawyer in solo voyage across the Atlantic to raise awareness of Righteous Among the Nations

Capt. Biliński hopes the message about the deeds of the Righteous Among the Nations will be carried between people and vessels he meets along the way.

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