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Category: Interesting facts / Ciekawostki

OC – Orange County

Orange County, known as “The OC,” is a prominent suburban region in Southern California, south of Los Angeles and part of the extended Los Angeles metropolitan area. As one of the southernmost counties in the state, Orange County is wealthier, with far less… Continue Reading…


Cities around the world: Wrocław – part 2 – Wrocław today

Currently, Wrocław is the fourth largest city in Poland, with a population of approximately 650,000. residents. In terms of the area it occupies, the city is on the 5th position among all Polish cities, and in terms of the number… Continue Reading…


How to – fear of traveling. Part 5 – siderodromofobia (fear of traveling by train)

I have already covered many issues related to the fear of traveling. An airplane, a ship or a car can cause stress to many people who experience areophobia, i.e. fear of flying by plane, nautophobia – fear of swimming or… Continue Reading…


United States – Alaska. Part 2 – tourism

Alaska is truly different and unique. It has more mountains, glaciers, and wildlife than just about anywhere else in the world. Alaska is more than a pretty picture: it’s a rejuvenation destination. On an Alaska vacation, you’ll discover a connection… Continue Reading…


California’s National Parks

California is as vast as it is fascinating; it is home to very diverse natural landscapes. The numerous national parks are among the most popular destinations in California and are a must for those in search of open landscapes and a bit of… Continue Reading…


United States – Alaska. Part 1 – history and facts

Early Alaska The first human beings arrived in Alaska about 13,000 BC. At that time Alaska was part of a land bridge that extended across to Siberia. People followed the herds of animals they hunted. Europeans arrived in the area… Continue Reading…


California small towns – Malibu: part 1 – history and facts

“27 miles of scenic beauty” – these words on a wooden sign greet visitors to Malibu, nicknamed “The Bu” by the locals. This greeting is in keeping with the reputation of this city located along the Pacific Coast Highway northwest… Continue Reading…


California’s small towns – Beverly Hills: part 7 – Greystone Mansion

Greystone Mansion, also known as Doheny Mansion, is a Tudor Revival mansion surrounded by distinctive English gardens, located on the Trousdale Estates in Beverly Hills. The house and grounds are often used in TV shows and as movie sets. The… Continue Reading…


How to rent an apartment in America?

It might seem that in order to rent an apartment in the USA, you need to have a legal residence, a job and some proof of your status. No, the dwelling of everyone, whether a tourist or a person considers… Continue Reading…


United States – Alabama. Part 2 – sightseeing and leisure.

Alabama offers many interesting attractions, pubs, bars and a wide range of accommodation. It is estimated that about 20 million tourists visit Alabama annually, including about 100,000 non-US tourists, including English, German, Japanese and Polish. Tourist attractions of Alabama Montgomery… Continue Reading…