Poland, Warsaw
" Warsaw is a city that has been tested by fire, but it has not been consumed (Norman Davies)". This place was literally 85% destroyed during WWII and today it’s one of Europe’s fastest-growing capitals, a thriving tech scene, a world-class road and rail network, one of the largest export economies in the EU, and with an unemployment rate consistently below the EU average. Poland ’s capital is home to about 1.8 million people and balances history and modern flair with surprising ease. One minute you're soaking in the charm of the Old Town (a UNESCO World Heritage Site rebuilt from near-total ruin), the next you're in a classic café ordering Sernik that’s Poland’s beloved cheesecake worth every bite. Don’t miss the legendary milk bars old-school canteens that serve hearty traditional food at prices so low you’ll wonder if it’s 1983 again. For more on Warsaw’s visionary side, visit the Copernicus Science Centre where Poland’s legacy of bold ...