In April of 1940, Auschwitz was established as an extermination camp for Jews shipped in from all over Europe. Arguably one of the most historically significant and poignant attractions in the world, for most visitors, it ends up being one…
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15 Best Castles in Poland
Poland is the 9th largest country by area size in Europe and on top of that has also been in the middle of historic changes and events. Once the Kingdom of Poland, later a significant force in the European history…
Read MoreThe Ghostly Remains of Festung Breslau
In February, the Young Pioneer Soviet Europe team began our first WW2-focused tour in Poland, covering the country end to end in the footsteps of the merciless German invasion of 1939 and their brutal retreat of 1945. One of our…
Read MoreThe Five Best Eastern European Countries You’ve Never Thought of Visiting
France, Italy, Germany, and their pearly, lavish capitals have been at the top of world travel itineraries for centuries. Of course, these destinations hold enough history, culture and overall beauty to satisfy even the most selective of travellers, there are…
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