Three Polish Cities, Rome, and Flightseeing in Alaska | May 2026
I really didn't know what to expect when it came to Poland -- recently communist, difficult WWII history, language barrier...?? But I was over-the-top surprised with the BEAUTIFUL reconstructed old towns in all three cities (Gdansk, Warsaw, and Krakow) and the very well-run public transportation from buses to intercity trains! The food was delicious, the people were very nice, most spoke more English than I expected, and everything was clean! I was happily surprised! Gdansk was my favorite city, with Krakow coming in at second place. Warsaw was nice as well, but a little larger and less walkable. I wish I had given myself more time in each place...three days in Poland isn't enough! Since Alaska Airlines flies into Rome now, it's a PERFECT way for me to get in and out of Europe, connecting with a budget airline like Easy Jet, Wizz Air, or Ryan Airlines to zoom around over there! I flew in from Krakow, spent about 24 hours in Rome, then headed back home again. When those Dre...
