Friday 24 April 2015

What can you do in Poznan during the spring?

KONTENERART
It's a mobile centre of culture and art. This great event organised by independent artists starts on Thursday 30th of April. It's a perfect place where you can take a rest, meet new people, develop new skills during art worhshops and take part in variety of concerts, artistic programmes and exhibitions. Kontenerart is located along the Warta River so you can relax on the shore which resembles a big beach.


WARTA RIVER
If you like nature, you should definitely go there with your friends! Don't forget to take a portable grill, buy some sausage and beer so that you can have a small barbecue party! According to the latest news, drinking alcohol will not be punished as it was last year. Get ready!


BUĊGARSKA STREET
Are you a football fan? The tournament seasen has just started. Don't miss a chance to support Lech Poznan and try to feel this amazing atmosphere.


Enjoy the spring!

Wednesday 22 April 2015

My Way of Norway

Welcome to Norway!



Ever since I discovered all these affordable alternatives to hotels like couchsurfing, Norway has been one of those curious places that I wanted to visit. I always associate Norway with extremely high prices, reindeers and cold, windy weather, especially in the coastal areas. I was very surprised when I had to take my jacket off because the weather was awesome!

The main spoken language in Norway is Norwegian but you can easily communicate in English which makes the travel a great experience . Without a shame of doubt, Norway’s biggest tourist attraction is the nature, especially breath-taking fjords. They can be found along the whole length of the coastline and the view out of the airplane’s window was amazing.

One of those experience that made my heart rate speed up was a trip to Preikestolen also known as "The Pulpit Rock”. It 's a steep cliff that hangs 604 meters above sea level. I went there with people who I meet through couchsurfing. We slept in the mountain, sang songs around the fireplace at night and admired sunrise from the cliff! We had a lot of fun together! The adventure like this was the one that I had always dreamed of.





It was the most memorable time I've ever spent in my life! Next stop – Oslo.

Tuesday 21 April 2015

How squatting works?

Let’s challenge your assumptions. When you think about a squatter, what do you mean? A young outsider, perhaps a single guy. He's a freeloader who either sells drugs or drinks a lot of alcohol. Probably a little smelly? He can break into your home when you're on holiday. Moreover, he's arrogant enough to wear your bathrobe and ask: "Who are you?" when you come back. This is a stereotypical image of squatting.

First of all it's important to understand the meaning of the term "squatter". In simple words, squatter is a person who occupies an abandoned or residential building without the owner’s permission.


We can distinguish several sub-groups of squatters. Usually, they are young people for whom a squat is a temporary dwelling. Another group consists of artists who need a place to exhibit their work and organise alternative events. A lot of them treat squatting as a lifestyle. The last group is led by anti-government squatters who organise protests against economic inequality.
Think this is a bit too perfect? So do I ! The ones who give squatters a bad name are homeless individuals with addiction problems or mental disorders.


Some squatters want to live differently, not work for a murderous oppressive system, and do their own thing.
Even though the majority of people mainly choose to be squatters due to economic reasons, squatting, especially in residential building, is still illegal and punishable.