DW, you couldn't have picked a better person to represent Poland, and Krakow than Eva and Vilk. Excellent spokesperson in whatever she does. Good job, a truly honest and real personality.
I have been following Eva on YT for quite a while, from crossing the Black Sea over the USA and then to Poland, her birth country, where she recently bought land. She is an inspiration for many, so it was very nice of you to feature her.
Eva, this was such a great video. My first serious girlfriend in high school was Polish. Her father was my boss where I had a summer job. He actually invited me to dinner one night as he wanted me to meet his daughter. Her mother was a very strict Catholic and very traditional. She would not let her daughter shave her legs until she was 16 yrs. old. I first met her when she was about 15 and she got a lot of teasing because of it. She was a beautiful girl, but also had a heart of gold. We dated for about a year then I went off to college and life just happened and I never saw her again. I asked my dad once why people liked to tell jokes about Polish people. He told me when he was overseas in World War II he went through many towns & cities in Poland and that Poland was the first place where he saw stores that had "electric eyes" that automatically opened the door when you approached it. He said the Polish people were very friendly, loving people and only ignorant people tell jokes about other people they don't bother getting to know. I'm proud that he helped liberate Europe from Hitler's rule. My dad was at Omaha Beach and the Battle of the Bulge. He passed thru Buchenwald Concentration Prison a few days after it had been liberated. He lived to be 100 years and 4 months.
interesting post. I think I know where the perception of Poles as second-class people comes from. Poland was partitioned in 1796. One of these invaders was Germany, whose policy of ruling over Poles was based on discrimination, Germanization and denationalization. However, despite Germany's power, Life in the 19th century was very difficult and many Germans emigrated to the USA in search of a better life. On site, they spread their views about Poles and infected the local population with them. There were many more Germans and they enjoyed greater respect, so the effect was that Poles were classified in the same way as those under German occupation. Germany had a huge impact on the impoverishment of Poles, on their perception in the world, and in the final phase they committed the systemic murder of millions of Poles. It is not surprising that Poles still have great problems with trust in Germans.
@@invit87 You've avoided to mention what Russia did to Poland? I have ancestors from both sides, who lived under Prussian rule, and Russian rule. And you know what? those who lived under Prussian rule were happy, that they don't had to live on Russian side. Those on Russian side, hated Russia what they had been doing to Polish people in their concentration camps in Sybir. BTW Krakow was in Austro Hungarian rule, which has nothing to do with Germany
@@marektln but the conversation concerns the reasons for the poor perception of Poles in the West. Russians have never managed to convince the world of negative stereotypes about Poles. Probably because they also had to fight for their good name.
You are asking a very good question about "Polish jokes". I think Poles were very easy target to pick on since they were were Catholics as opposed to Anglo-Saxons; Slavic people where a big portions were farmers in Poland, and did not speak English. Another factor that happened is that some of terrible jokes that were told about Black Americans were replaced with jokes about " dumb Polacks" in the name of political correctness. But the facts are as follows: Poles are one the most intelligent people in the world including Copernicus, Frederyk Chopin, Maria Curie- Skłodowska, Polish mathematicians who broke the Enigma code or Polish physicist Stanisław Ulam who contributed greatly to the Manhattan project that invented the first atomic bomb. My advice is that if someone ever tries to tell you a "Polish joke" just ask them why they are doing that and if you really think that "Pollacks are dumb" ...and a person telling a joke gets confused and they usually stop telling those stupid jokes.
This past spring, my wife and I took a river cruise down the Elbe River, I made sure that we added the overland extension to Poland. Krakow, Czestochowa, and Warsaw. My Dziadzia left Krakow for the US before WW I and went back when he was 70 while it was still under Communism. So, I went for my 70th. I loved Krakow, as did my wife. I'm proud to say "Jestem Polakiem Amerykaninem" (My Polish isn't very good)
"Dziadzia" made me suddenly choke up and my throat tightened. It's been a while since I was able to call anybody that word. Almost forgot it existed. All the best to you and your family. :)
Having been to Kraków twice (for conferences), first as an omnivore, second as a vegan some 9 years later - this was (culinary) heaven both times. The city has a special vibe, the culture, churches, museums, parks, places, restaurants, pubs - very beautiful and all in all easy to access for foreigners. Thank you for showing some of this to us. Plus, I would recommend Poland's touristic sites for vegans wholeheartedly. Had a great time hiking at the Baltic Sea in summer, had the most amazing dishes, pierogi, sushi, pizza, burgers, "fish" soup, ravioli with fake prawns etc. In my view, Poland is a touristic gem to be discovered, be it the Baltic sea, mountains, cities, hiking and biking paths.
@@patrickstick8249 I've been to so many countries and Poland in my opinion is better than half of them very clean,safe and so much to see . And prizes aren't bad . And definitely isn't a poor country maybe you live under a rock .
I LOVE Eva! She's the most amazing & authentic & truthful traveler! So glad to see her doing videos for DW - whose travel videos I rely on for useful information & travel research!! 😇
A beautiful girl with her best friend in one of the most beautiful cities in Europe ❤. My city. I was born in Cracow and spent best days of my life here. Thank you for this video, made me hungry though 😊
Nice Eva! Krakow is truly spectacular! I studied Polish there three times in Szkola Letnia at Jagiellonian and loved every minute of it! It is my favorite city in Europe! Such history and atmosphere and culture and beauty! Great to see you show it off! It is a must-visit place!
Thank you for this video, Eva! I used to live in Kraków (Podgórze) sixteen years ago and it was the most memorable, magical and freeing year of my life. I will never forget this special city. Your video brought so many memories to me. ❤️
Our granddaughter just came back from Poland on behalf of the US Air Force Academy in Colorado. She spoke with holocaust survivors and gave a speech before, i think, the Prime Minister. The trip was a very impacting experience. She had been well prepared by her mom who was her HS history teacher for 4 yrs. Our hearts are very tender toward the Jews and their plight in modern day aggression toward their race. America is on a rapid downward slope. Amazing that Krakow has risen out of the ashes so many times in their history and managed to preserve their artistic gifts for the world and their resilience in the face of extreme adversity.
Who would ever have thought Poland would be one of the strongest economies and governments in Europe from just 30 years ago? Poland is without doubt a beautiful country. You are definitely a compliment to Polish history and people, and are proving that every day. Keep up the good work. Now I have to find some good veggie food.😎
I was in Krakow about twenty years ago. I was travelling though Poland, then down though the Slovakia, into Hungary, then Ukraine and Romania. It was a wonderful month long trip. Krakow was great, with lots of Buffalo vodka!
Oh, through experience i can confirm that Poland, especially by the sea is very dog friendly. We spend our family vacation in Poland in the summer of 2022 and 2023 by the sea and never had an issue. We could take our dog to the beach and he was welcomed at every restaurant we went to.
Oh your puppy. He’s SO cute. Hi Eva Thank you for your energetic assessment of Krakow. It is beautiful. How refreshing. A trip to Poland is long overdue. Thank you Zoltán
The contrast of Eva's cloths struct me. She came to Krakow as though a wilderness hider wanders into a splendid urban environment. Great juxtaposition. Vilk, on the other hand, came in character.
Great video---good to see Vilk again----so macho!!!! You look happy and rested---can't wait to see your next adventure !!! Take care and give Vilk a treat for me!!!!!!!!!
I am an American who got to spend the weekend in Krakow as part of a work conference. I can attest to to everything she is saying here. Krakow is a great tourist city. The market square and the other cultural landmarks. I felt safe and welcomed (this was 15 years ago so take that as you will).
We used to go for vacations to Krakow when I was a kid, we traveled all across Poland Warsaw, Gdansk, been to to them all. Poland 🇵🇱 is a special country the best people in the world in my opinion.
Excuse me, but is this Vilk's first official gig? Aww. Eva, he did so good! I love when you take us around and show us the beautiful cities in Poland! ❤️
Krakow is one of our favorite cities in Europe. I remember as an American child reading about the famous trumpeter of Krakow, which you failed to mention in your comments. That's too good a story to pass up!
Makes a video to showcase Kraków and it's importance to the Polish culture and history. Orders Middle-Eastern food xD. What's next? Authentic Italian pizza in New Delhi? xD Joking ofc, eat what you like. Just thought it was a bit funny.
Beautiful country, one of the few in Europe that I've missed going to. I'm a widower with a special needs child now so I can't do international travel any longer. Maybe I'll make it to Krakow in another life. Good to see Eva and Vilk on a different channel.
When I was in graduate school, I went to NYC with my Jewish roommate for a day. We went to his parent's house. to stay over night, but sinice I was Christian, he told me to fake being Jewish or his mothere wouldn't let me stay. He told me to tell her my name was Russell Berkowitz. I did what he said. His mother asked where my parents were from, when they came here, etc. I said off the top of my head Krakow and before WWII. That seemed to satisfy her, but I didn't know a thing about Krakow. I do now. By the way, I married a beautiful Jewish girl. Neither of us are religious.
Thinking of going for 3 weeks in Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia and Slovenia. Your the best travel guide and have some of the best videos. Thank you for posting them! Just subscribed.
Eva is the perfect host for this. And I love that Vilk got to enjoy the city too! I am Polish on my dads side so it is really cool to see and learn more about Poland
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DW, you couldn't have picked a better person to represent Poland, and Krakow than Eva and Vilk. Excellent spokesperson in whatever she does. Good job, a truly honest and real personality.
I have been following Eva on YT for quite a while, from crossing the Black Sea over the USA and then to Poland, her birth country, where she recently bought land. She is an inspiration for many, so it was very nice of you to feature her.
Eva, this was such a great video. My first serious girlfriend in high school was Polish. Her father was my boss where I had a summer job. He actually invited me to dinner one night as he wanted me to meet his daughter. Her mother was a very strict Catholic and very traditional. She would not let her daughter shave her legs until she was 16 yrs. old. I first met her when she was about 15 and she got a lot of teasing because of it. She was a beautiful girl, but also had a heart of gold. We dated for about a year then I went off to college and life just happened and I never saw her again. I asked my dad once why people liked to tell jokes about Polish people. He told me when he was overseas in World War II he went through many towns & cities in Poland and that Poland was the first place where he saw stores that had "electric eyes" that automatically opened the door when you approached it. He said the Polish people were very friendly, loving people and only ignorant people tell jokes about other people they don't bother getting to know. I'm proud that he helped liberate Europe from Hitler's rule. My dad was at Omaha Beach and the Battle of the Bulge. He passed thru Buchenwald Concentration Prison a few days after it had been liberated. He lived to be 100 years and 4 months.
interesting post. I think I know where the perception of Poles as second-class people comes from. Poland was partitioned in 1796. One of these invaders was Germany, whose policy of ruling over Poles was based on discrimination, Germanization and denationalization. However, despite Germany's power, Life in the 19th century was very difficult and many Germans emigrated to the USA in search of a better life. On site, they spread their views about Poles and infected the local population with them. There were many more Germans and they enjoyed greater respect, so the effect was that Poles were classified in the same way as those under German occupation.
Germany had a huge impact on the impoverishment of Poles, on their perception in the world, and in the final phase they committed the systemic murder of millions of Poles. It is not surprising that Poles still have great problems with trust in Germans.
@@invit87 You've avoided to mention what Russia did to Poland? I have ancestors from both sides, who lived under Prussian rule, and Russian rule. And you know what? those who lived under Prussian rule were happy, that they don't had to live on Russian side. Those on Russian side, hated Russia what they had been doing to Polish people in their concentration camps in Sybir. BTW Krakow was in Austro Hungarian rule, which has nothing to do with Germany
@@marektln, I don't want to be rude but it sounds like Stockholm syndrome
@@marektln but the conversation concerns the reasons for the poor perception of Poles in the West. Russians have never managed to convince the world of negative stereotypes about Poles. Probably because they also had to fight for their good name.
You are asking a very good question about "Polish jokes". I think Poles were very easy target to pick on since they were were Catholics as opposed to Anglo-Saxons; Slavic people where a big portions were farmers in Poland, and did not speak English. Another factor that happened is that some of terrible jokes that were told about Black Americans were replaced with jokes about " dumb Polacks" in the name of political correctness. But the facts are as follows: Poles are one the most intelligent people in the world including Copernicus, Frederyk Chopin, Maria Curie- Skłodowska, Polish mathematicians who broke the Enigma code or Polish physicist Stanisław Ulam who contributed greatly to the Manhattan project that invented the first atomic bomb. My advice is that if someone ever tries to tell you a "Polish joke" just ask them why they are doing that and if you really think that "Pollacks are dumb" ...and a person telling a joke gets confused and they usually stop telling those stupid jokes.
Here for Eva and Vilk. Krakow is now on my list.
Have you alreday found our playlist with Eva? ua-cam.com/video/tYJ2ewRgoeA/v-deo.html
@@DWTravel how great you've done more videos with Eva! Excellent choice!
DW must see a boon in views when Eva hosts. She’s quite genuine and charming. ❤
Eva and Vilk, you're the best tour guide for such a beautiful city. 🤝🤝🇺🇸
This past spring, my wife and I took a river cruise down the Elbe River, I made sure that we added the overland extension to Poland. Krakow, Czestochowa, and Warsaw. My Dziadzia left Krakow for the US before WW I and went back when he was 70 while it was still under Communism. So, I went for my 70th. I loved Krakow, as did my wife.
I'm proud to say "Jestem Polakiem Amerykaninem" (My Polish isn't very good)
Dziadzia ❤
@@ksenka4 😁 It's also what my grandkids call me.
"Dziadzia" made me suddenly choke up and my throat tightened. It's been a while since I was able to call anybody that word. Almost forgot it existed.
All the best to you and your family. :)
Having been to Kraków twice (for conferences), first as an omnivore, second as a vegan some 9 years later - this was (culinary) heaven both times. The city has a special vibe, the culture, churches, museums, parks, places, restaurants, pubs - very beautiful and all in all easy to access for foreigners. Thank you for showing some of this to us.
Plus, I would recommend Poland's touristic sites for vegans wholeheartedly. Had a great time hiking at the Baltic Sea in summer, had the most amazing dishes, pierogi, sushi, pizza, burgers, "fish" soup, ravioli with fake prawns etc. In my view, Poland is a touristic gem to be discovered, be it the Baltic sea, mountains, cities, hiking and biking paths.
You lost us at vegan.
@@skonstas4683 vegan here too, been to Kraków, ate a lot of delicacies
Poland is so beautiful and orderly.
Thumbs up for having Eva as your presenter for this documentary.
After watching this documentary, I really want to visit Poland! Thank you DW!
poland poor
Yeah, there are better places than Cities and especially main markets there
@@patrickstick8249 it's literally the sixth biggest economy in the EU XD it's not 1991 anymore, crawl back from your basement
@@blase777 yes, sixth from the end
@@patrickstick8249 I've been to so many countries and Poland in my opinion is better than half of them very clean,safe and so much to see . And prizes aren't bad . And definitely isn't a poor country maybe you live under a rock .
Poland is a lovely country and Krakow is beautiful! must visit country for sure
I LOVE Eva! She's the most amazing & authentic & truthful traveler! So glad to see her doing videos for DW - whose travel videos I rely on for useful information & travel research!! 😇
Loved watching Eva explore Krakow! She is so perfect for videos like this...
A beautiful girl with her best friend in one of the most beautiful cities in Europe ❤. My city. I was born in Cracow and spent best days of my life here. Thank you for this video, made me hungry though 😊
Nice Eva! Krakow is truly spectacular! I studied Polish there three times in Szkola Letnia at Jagiellonian and loved every minute of it! It is my favorite city in Europe! Such history and atmosphere and culture and beauty! Great to see you show it off! It is a must-visit place!
Poland is my beautiful country. We have mountains, lakes, sea and beautiful cities. It is clean, safe and friendly.
Thank you for this video, Eva! I used to live in Kraków (Podgórze) sixteen years ago and it was the most memorable, magical and freeing year of my life. I will never forget this special city. Your video brought so many memories to me. ❤️
We spent a week there in 2018. We will be back, since we loved it so much.
Extremely touristed. Not high adventure by any means!
I have never been but it’s just gone on my overland list! Thanks Eva.
Our granddaughter just came back from Poland on behalf of the US Air Force Academy in Colorado. She spoke with holocaust survivors and gave a speech before, i think, the Prime Minister. The trip was a very impacting experience. She had been well prepared by her mom who was her HS history teacher for 4 yrs. Our hearts are very tender toward the Jews and their plight in modern day aggression toward their race. America is on a rapid downward slope. Amazing that Krakow has risen out of the ashes so many times in their history and managed to preserve their artistic gifts for the world and their resilience in the face of extreme adversity.
Who would ever have thought Poland would be one of the strongest economies and governments in Europe from just 30 years ago? Poland is without doubt a beautiful country. You are definitely a compliment to Polish history and people, and are proving that every day. Keep up the good work. Now I have to find some good veggie food.😎
I love Eva! Great video, and her being Polish adds some authenticity to her Poland videos!
Great job Eva!
Eva, I love this video. This is great for someone who lives in California and will probably never be able to get to Poland. Thank You
I was in Krakow about twenty years ago. I was travelling though Poland, then down though the Slovakia, into Hungary, then Ukraine and Romania. It was a wonderful month long trip. Krakow was great, with lots of Buffalo vodka!
Oh, through experience i can confirm that Poland, especially by the sea is very dog friendly. We spend our family vacation in Poland in the summer of 2022 and 2023 by the sea and never had an issue. We could take our dog to the beach and he was welcomed at every restaurant we went to.
Thank you so much for sharing your part of the world with us.
Oh your puppy. He’s SO cute.
Hi Eva
Thank you for your energetic assessment of Krakow. It is beautiful. How refreshing.
A trip to Poland is long overdue.
Thank you
Zoltán
A big day to introduce Vilk to your home city, such a lovely place 😊
Vilk! 😍 I missed him so much in your latest video from Mongolia, Eva!
We also went somewhere to see the Black Madonna. It was so full of history. 😊
Krakow is wonderful, I love ❤❤❤❤❤
On my bucket list.
Eva and Vilk are the best Poland guides.
Awesome, thanks Eva!
Loved this one. Poland is in my top 5 places to visit.
Great video, Eva. Kraków is indeed such a fascinating place to visit!
The contrast of Eva's cloths struct me. She came to Krakow as though a wilderness hider wanders into a splendid urban environment. Great juxtaposition. Vilk, on the other hand, came in character.
There is an underground museum under the sukiennic. It’s the archaeological sight of the old market stalls
To me the best city, and it should be the capital again. I love Poland !!
Wonderful segment!
Great travel video. Krakow looks beautiful.
Love Eva!
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Eva Zu Beck, didn't see this but found it today💥
To more years of travel and loads and loads of good memories🎉
You have a nice warm personality and you did an excellent job showing why Krakow is an amazing city.
Kocham i tęsknię za moją Ojczyzną…. Pięknym krajem! Dzięki EWA! Pozdrawiam ☺️
Yes, Wilky baby looked quite dapper in that collar.
Eva thank you for sharing! I will definitely share this video with my British friends💙
Pushing all the right buttons. 😉
Great video---good to see Vilk again----so macho!!!! You look happy and rested---can't wait to see your next adventure !!! Take care and give Vilk a treat for me!!!!!!!!!
Yes! More Eva! Can’t get enough of her presentation!
oh my, what a nice video to watch with my coffee .. hello to Eva and Vilk 🤩
He is BEAUTIFUL! Of course, so is the HOST!
Love Eva and Krakow is freaking amazing place to visits.
Madom
Your efforts are very beautiful. Thankyou for introducing this beautiful Krakow and Poland structure 👍
We loved Krakow when we visited Poland. I remember sitting under that very tree in front of the dragon. Such a wonderful city.
Beautiful city. ❤
I absolutely love Krakow. Really enjoyed your vlog of this beautiful city and of course sweet Wilk ❤
Eva rocks! She could make a video about folding laundry fun. Nice to see Wilke also!
I'm glad you're back I enjoyed watching you travel and it's good to see you again
I am an American who got to spend the weekend in Krakow as part of a work conference. I can attest to to everything she is saying here. Krakow is a great tourist city. The market square and the other cultural landmarks. I felt safe and welcomed (this was 15 years ago so take that as you will).
We used to go for vacations to Krakow when I was a kid, we traveled all across Poland Warsaw, Gdansk, been to to them all. Poland 🇵🇱 is a special country the best people in the world in my opinion.
Nice Shepherd. 🦴
Loved it, must visit this lovely place❤
I was born in Cracov but now I live in Tricity - sea side in Poland :-) Ewa is great storyteller! I love watching her and Wilk :-)
Krakow is amazing was there for a couple days in late fall.
We spent a week there , such an amazing city filled with art.
Excuse me, but is this Vilk's first official gig? Aww. Eva, he did so good! I love when you take us around and show us the beautiful cities in Poland! ❤️
Love Krakow..visited last year..coming back in October cant wait
Krakow is one of our favorite cities in Europe. I remember as an American child reading about the famous trumpeter of Krakow, which you failed to mention in your comments. That's too good a story to pass up!
Krakow is lovely, indeed!!! 😍
Makes a video to showcase Kraków and it's importance to the Polish culture and history.
Orders Middle-Eastern food xD.
What's next? Authentic Italian pizza in New Delhi? xD
Joking ofc, eat what you like. Just thought it was a bit funny.
What a fabulous journey through the wonders of Krakow, Poland. Thanks to our "hostess" Eva who's always the consummate travel pro!
nice to see Eva zu Beck being hosted on more than her own excellent channel. She's a great guide. well done DW.
Love this job.. 😊
Beautiful country, one of the few in Europe that I've missed going to. I'm a widower with a special needs child now so I can't do international travel any longer. Maybe I'll make it to Krakow in another life. Good to see Eva and Vilk on a different channel.
When I was in graduate school, I went to NYC with my Jewish roommate for a day. We went to his parent's house. to stay over night, but sinice I was Christian, he told me to fake being Jewish or his mothere wouldn't let me stay. He told me to tell her my name was Russell Berkowitz. I did what he said. His mother asked where my parents were from, when they came here, etc. I said off the top of my head Krakow and before WWII. That seemed to satisfy her, but I didn't know a thing about Krakow. I do now. By the way, I married a beautiful Jewish girl. Neither of us are religious.
Thinking of going for 3 weeks in Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia and Slovenia. Your the best travel guide and have some of the best videos. Thank you for posting them! Just subscribed.
Welcome to our channel! 💗
You were in your element here. Excellent tour!
A little south of Kraków is the Wieliczka Salt Mine. If you're ever in Kraków that mine is an absolute must.
That was great Thank You!
Good old days. Love from Germany
Terrific video of a beautiful city both modern and historic. You and Vilk both looked incredible.
Bookmarked all the locations! Great video!
Eva is the perfect host for this. And I love that Vilk got to enjoy the city too! I am Polish on my dads side so it is really cool to see and learn more about Poland
such a heartfelt video! the love you have for krakòw makes me love it too. thank you for posting this❤️
Your videos are beautiful and yourself, thanks for sharing.
Awesome tour!!
I agree, been there once and the city is just fantastic.
Hi, Eva. Hi, Vilk. Great video!
Yes it is certainly a beautiful city. Stayed in an Air B@B in the Kazimierz neighborhood.Thanks for reigniting those memories.
Beautiful looking place
Lovely places & food 👌✨💜
I wud LOVE to visit one day 🙏
Love her videos a lot
Greetings from Redondo Beach 🇺🇸🇺🇸Beautiful historic places and nice video🌷🌷
Dzięki. 😄Cudownie pokazałaś to miejsce.
love you Eva, my mother is from Krakow...
Eva, thank you for showing that beautiful city and country. It's just amazing, and you explaining it is a great history of your country .❤
❤❤❤ love Krakow xx
In 2011 I pedaled from Beijing to Amsterdam and stopped there for a couple of days.
It wasn't enough time. One of the places I want to see more of.