The neighbouring country of Sweden in the south and one of the largest and most influential countries in the EU. This is where Solidarity was formed, the trade union that contributed to the fall of communism in Central and Eastern Europe. Real homely plain food is still served here if you go out for a meal. Poland is home to the world famous vodka Zubrovka. Experience historic cities like Krakow, or why not go hunting for wild boar, or fishing? In the north there are fantastic beaches and don't miss the music festival in Sopot! Lately the political life in Poland has been turbulent and it's still controversial to be LGBT. But like in so many other places, there is progress!