Category: Our stories

A story of finding a scorpion in our backyard, India

March 7, 2024March 7, 2024 Maya

What was it like to find a scorpion in our backyard? Well, I wasn’t there at the exact moment but the story is longer than that. I never thought of meeting a scorpion in India but well, life can be exciting! We lived in India already for a few months and this time we were renting a place in Auroville... Read More

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Auroville: Last School – The Best School Of My Life

January 18, 2024January 18, 2024 Maya

How does the perfect school look for a teenager? A school named ‘Last School’ from Auroville was the best school of my life. I was 13 years old when we moved to Tamil Nadu, Auroville. It was already 3rd month of our stay in India. At that time there were holidays, so it was a perfect time to join the... Read More

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Always says “Yes”

October 5, 2021April 17, 2022 Maya

Here is one funy fact about Indians, the ones that live in the smaller cities or villages, is that they almost always answer “Yes”. I’m talking about Indians that have seen a white person only few times in life and know little English or at all. You ask a man “Can you show me the way to this hotel?” You... Read More

Culture Interesting facts Our stories

Culture of Bauls

October 4, 2021April 17, 2022 Maya

The culture of Western Bengal in its natural meaning is first of all the creation of Bauls, mystics so old that one can find their connection with not only religions but also the sciences that are commonly called esoteric. It seems that the whole ancient Asiatic culture originates or is interconnected with this culture of ancient travelers. And the most interesting... Read More

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Celebrating Children’s Day in Krakow

June 17, 2021April 17, 2022 Maya

We were invited to join the Children’s Day organized by Krakow Culture Center, Podgórze Culture Center on the 5th of July 2021. As lockdown was not in power by that time there were many different celebrations all over Krakow. We didn’t know what we were invited to and how it will be. It was the celebration of Children’s day. It... Read More

Food Interesting facts Our stories

Our story of spicy food in India

May 31, 2021April 17, 2022 Maya

How to deal with spicy food in India? When you are in India for the first time you certainly search for not spicy food, if you are like us. And maybe you already know, India is full of spices. So, when you want to eat something, no matter is it street food or a restaurant, you should ask for not... Read More

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Winter in Krakow

March 20, 2021April 17, 2022 Maya

This winter was weird. It snowed well at the beginning of December and then in January. Afterward, it was only some sporadic snowfall. But we managed to take advantage and went outside into the cold a few times to make a snowman and to sled. Furthermore, there were many other snowmen all over the area. We made one big and... Read More

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How Coronavirus came to our life

July 20, 2020April 17, 2022 Maya

What is Coronavirus? It came to us like thunder from the sky. I don’t exactly remember but it was somewhere in January when I woke up early in the morning, getting ready for school, when my dad, who is familiar with all the surrounding news, informed me about the new virus spreading in China. We didn’t take it seriously nor... Read More

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My first ‘price labeling’

January 28, 2020April 17, 2022 Maya

As I turned 18 my doors to get a job were open. All dough there was still the case of sanepid card which are the tests that confirm your health and your ableness to deal with food. Having not yet done these tests means limited choice in choosing work. I thought to try with something like a seller in one... Read More

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Film about Mother Katarzyna and Augustian Sisters

November 19, 2019April 17, 2022 Maya

Hello everyone!!! As you might know, I am Maya and I attended the Saint Rita High School in Krakow. While I was in third class, there was organized a competition for the best film about Mother Katarzyna and Augustian Sisters. Together with a friend, we did it for 3 weeks and hoped to win. In the meantime, we interviewed the... Read More