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Polish traces in the world. USA – part 2 – Panna Maria, Texas

Our journey in the footsteps of Polish settlers in North America started in Jamestown, Virginia. Today we will follow those footsteps all the way to Texas. And why there, to the south-west state so far away from the east coast… Continue Reading…


What may surprise you upon arrival in the USA

The United States is different. And it’s not only cultural differences or those resulting from a confusing history. For me, as an European, many things that seem normal in the US may seem shocking. I have regretted more than once… Continue Reading…


10 best – beaches in Orange County

Picking the best beaches in Orange County isn’t easy. With 42 miles of sandy coastline and a string of small, eclectic beach towns, Orange County delivers the quintessential Southern California experience. Located between San Diego to the south and Los… Continue Reading…


Martin Luther King Jr

Martin Luther King was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, where racial discrimination was much more severe than in the northern part of the United States. The social situation of the United States from an early age shaped him… Continue Reading…


Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park is located in southeastern California, just 140 miles (225 kilometers) from Los Angeles and 49 miles (78 kilometers) from Palm Springs. It is definitely not one of the most famous parks in the USA. So is… Continue Reading…


Polish traces in the world. USA – part 1 – Jamestown, Virginia

We Poles are a nation of travelers and explorers, therefore we have left our traces everywhere on the globe. We contributed to discovering new lands and to their development. One of the perfect examples can be America. Of course everyone… Continue Reading…


How to – travel insurance, part 1

You’ve purchased your flights and booked your hotel. Now, what about travel insurance? These days, it’s easy to add coverage to your trip, but what’s the best travel insurance policy to buy? And is the extra cost always necessary? When… Continue Reading…


Welcome

Who am I? My name is Agnieszka and I live in  Orange County, California, about an hour down South from downtown Los Angeles and Hollywood. I came to the USA for the first time in 1999 and I have been… Continue Reading…