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Part 2- Birkenau: Experiencing the Horror A Visit To Auschwitz Death Camp
As indicated in part 1, Birkenau didn’t exist prior to the Nazi regime. It was built in 1941 as the largest of 40 sub death camps that made up the Auschwitz complex. It was open for a total of three years, and was the place where more than 90% of the Auschwitz victims were murdered…
Read MoreExperiencing the Horror: A Visit To Auschwitz Death Camp Part 1
My day started out rough before I even opened my eyes. Whether I woke up on my own, or my pounding head did the work for me I didn’t know. What I did know is that last night was coming to bite me in the butt and I clearly had way too many vodka shots.…
Read MoreThe Best of: 3 Days in Krakow
I fell in love with Krakow the moment I walked past the old wall, lit up against the black night sky. I was late arriving to my hostel, but it was too picture perfect to not stop and take a photo. And then a couple more. By the time I finally reached my hostel I…
Read MoreHunting for the Krakow Dragon
I quickly fell in love with old town Krakow as I walked under the arch of the wall that led to Rynek Glówny, the Main Square. Enchanted by anything old-world and medieval, Krakow had me at every turn. There was the magnificent cathedral, the imposing city wall, and of course the castle on the hill off…
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