National Geographic

The magic garden: spectacular labour of love named one of ‘the miracles of Poland’

Pitted against some of the country’s best-known historic treasures, natural wonders and national landmarks, the Hortulus Spectabilis gardens have been named by National Geographic Polska as one of the ‘Miracles of Poland’. Hortulus Spectabilis/Facebook

Featuring the largest hornbeam maze in the world, and filled with themed gardens festooned with artworks and attractions, Hortulus Spectabilis has been hailed as one of ‘the miracles of Poland’.

Nat Geo feature from 1915 reveals fascinating insight into life in Poland three years before regaining independence

Written by William Joseph Showalter, the 106-year-old article entitled ‘Partitioned Poland’ which was sent to TFN by a reader, provides a unique portrait of life in pre-independence Poland from the perspective of a western observer.

Łódź named one of world’s top travel destinations by National Geographic

The post-industrial city located in central Poland and historically associated with the textile trade was the only Polish city on the list and was selected among five cities in the ‘Sustainability’ category, with the other categories being Nature, Adventure, Culture and History.

Long-forgotten National Geographic article recounts extraordinary tale of US woman who biked across Poland just three months before outbreak of WWII

EXCLUSIVE: TFN reader sends surprise package from the US containing an original June 1939 edition of NatGeo magazine. One article entitled ‘Pedalling through Poland’, details the adventures of photographer Dorothy Hosmer who travels from Kraków, to the Polish Tatra mountains and through territories of present-day Ukraine.

How a-BOAT this! Luxury Gdynia yacht heads off for final touch up before making a splash with maiden voyage

Measuring 125 metres in length, and accommodating 126 passengers, the ship from Crist shipyard in Gdynia will include a yoga studio, spa, saunas with ocean views, two infinity hot tubs and a lounge with panoramic views. It will also tout sixty-nine luxury cabins, among them a number of 40 sq/m suites.

World on a plate: Polish photographer travels the globe to snap people preparing food

Wiercigroch has travelled from Bali to the Beskid Mountains to document the culture and art of cooking.

Three Poles recognised by National Geographic as Adventurers of the Year

The famous magazine rewards a man who skied down K2 and two climbers involved in a desperate bid to save two colleagues stranded high on one of the world’s highest mountains.

Stepping out in Śródka: where past and present collide

The First News takes a trip to Poznań’s up-and-coming but still aged Śródka district.

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