I traveled to Poland, an underrated destination filled with cheap good food, culture, and history. Here are 5 reasons you should add it to your next Europe trip.

Sama Ansari PourJan 14, 2024, 21:06 IST

I recently visited Warsaw and Lublin in Poland, and loved it.Sama Ansari Pour, NurPhoto/Getty Images.

I'm on a mission to visit more Eastern European countries, and recently went to Poland.
The Old Towns in Warsaw and Lublin were storybook-like, and the food was delicious and cheap.

I've been on a mission to visit more Eastern European countries this year, as I think they're underrated, full of culture, and have delicious, cheap food. In June, I got to tick Poland off my bucket list.

I recently went to Poland by myself.Sama Ansari Pour.

I've been on a mission to visit more Eastern European countries this year, as I think they're underrated, full of culture, and have delicious, cheap food. In June, I got to tick Poland off my bucket list.

Some parts felt like a time capsule. I strolled around for hours through the narrow streets of the Old Town in both Warsaw and Lublin.

Warsaw's Old Town.Sama Ansari Pour.

Poland is perfect for history enthusiasts. The country has a harrowing and important past, from WWII to life under communism.

In Lublin, there were many signs marking where the Jewish Ghetto used to be (L). I also visited the Majdanek concentration camp in Lublin (R).Sama Ansari Pour.

You also need to visit Poland for the food. It's hearty, meaty, and cheap. An average meal including an appetizer and drink cost me $7.50.

I'm still dreaming about these Polish dumplings.Sama Ansari Pour.

Transportation is cheap, accessible, and reliable.

Public transport in Poland was very affordable.Sama Ansari Pour.

I felt very safe throughout my trip. People kept to themselves and I didn't see typical tourist scams.

I felt safe in Poland.Sama Ansari Pour.

After a whirlwind five days exploring Old Towns and museums and eating great food, I think Poland needs to be a stop on everyone's next trip to Europe.

The Old Town in Warsaw.Sama Ansari Pour.

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I traveled to Poland, an underrated destination filled with cheap good food, culture, and history. Here are 5 reasons you should add it to your next Europe trip.

I've been on a mission to visit more Eastern European countries this year, as I think they're underrated, full of culture, and have delicious, cheap food. In June, I got to tick Poland off my bucket list.

Some parts felt like a time capsule. I strolled around for hours through the narrow streets of the Old Town in both Warsaw and Lublin.

Poland is perfect for history enthusiasts. The country has a harrowing and important past, from WWII to life under communism.

You also need to visit Poland for the food. It's hearty, meaty, and cheap. An average meal including an appetizer and drink cost me $7.50.

Transportation is cheap, accessible, and reliable.

I felt very safe throughout my trip. People kept to themselves and I didn't see typical tourist scams.

After a whirlwind five days exploring Old Towns and museums and eating great food, I think Poland needs to be a stop on everyone's next trip to Europe.