ZAKOPANE, Poland -- The slap of ski-jumpers landing during dawn practice awakens the city. Zakopane isn't the type of place people pass through on accident. They land there, decidedly and joyfully, ...

Tourists coming to Poland may have heard of Kraków and Warsaw, but in the south, there is a beautiful, hidden treasure: Zakopane, a town near the scenic Tatra Mountains. Culture.pl’s US intern ...

Our slow travel expert discovers the legacy of popes and revolutionaries on a trip south from Kraków to the resort town in the Tatra Mountains Nine trains leave Kraków each weekday to climb up to ...

With characteristic Polish bluntness, mountain guide Jacek Zieba-Jasinkski states, “geography is cruel.” On the shady north-facing side of the hill – the cruel side in his estimation – sheep-herding ...

Nestled by the Tatras, Zakopane has become a surprising summer hotspot for Gulf tourists A rainy day in Zakopane might not thrill most tourists—but for visitors from the Gulf, it’s a welcome break ...

You don’t need Val d’Isère’s heights when you’re starting out. Well-groomed pistes and low prices make this resort in the Tatra mountains ideal for beginners and families Best small ski resorts you’ve ...

The Tatra resort of Zakopane in southern Poland is hosting an international highland folklore festival that has attracted groups from Italy, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Hungary, Greece, Romania, France, North ...

Adrian Bridge heads into the Polish Tatras and enjoys a skiing holiday offering great value – and a few fresh challenges. Skiing in the Polish resort of Zakopane is a good option for beginners and ...