Journeys Jar is a collection of practical travel guides for Poland and the world, created for people who want to organize their trips independently. We show how to plan a trip step by step on your own.
We guide you through mountain trails, city breaks, and longer holidays, sharing tried-and-tested routes, logistics tips, and practical advice on accommodation, transport, and attractions. Whether you travel with a backpack, by car, or by plane, and whether you sleep at campsites or in hotels, you'll find clear, practical information here to help you plan your trip well.
In our country guides, we show you step by step how to organize independent travel. We focus on trip logistics - transport, accommodation and planning sightseeing. We share ready-made ideas for city breaks, active trips and longer holidays, so you can adapt your journey to your style and pace.
In the mountain ranges section, we focus on active recreation and independent planning of mountain trips. We describe proven trails, suggest different route options and advise how to get there and where to park. You'll also find practical information to help you prepare well for mountain hiking, both for short routes and longer treks, in different seasons of the year.
Hi, we're Julia and Paweł, and this is where we share our travel experiences - with a backpack, by plane or car, camping or in hotels. You'll find practical advice about different forms of travel and interesting places. Visit us on social media or check out the 'About Us' section to get to know us better!
Journeys Jar is a collection of reliable and practical travel guides to places we've visited. We create content for people planning independent travel, both short city breaks and longer, active trips. You'll find verified information about routes, accommodation, transport, parking, and various sightseeing options. We show you how to plan your journey independently, step by step, providing practical tips.
You'll find here:
Practical guides to countries and regions, based on our own experiences
Descriptions of mountain trails and ranges, with route variations and parking
Logistical advice on accommodation, transport, safety, packing and trip organization
Inspiration for city breaks and active travel, tailored to the season and possibilities
Tags, the thematic threads of Journeys Jar, make it easier to find articles matched to your travel style. We have split them into country travel and mountain ranges. Pick a topic to see the related guides and stories.
Topics about different styles of exploring cities and regions in Poland and abroad.
Threads dedicated to mountain hiking, mountain ranges and active travel in nature at different times of the year and at different difficulty levels.
A scenic and easy hike to Krawców Wierch (1076 m) in the Żywiec Beskids. Trail description from Glinka, parking, the PTTK hut and tent camping on Hala Krawcula.
Brenna – a quiet town in the Silesian Beskids and an ideal base for mountain trips. See what's worth visiting, how to get there, where to ski, and which nearby peaks to climb.
A peaceful trail in the Silesian Beskids to Kotarz via Hala Jaworowa. We describe the route variants, parking and the loop through Grabowa as well as the Utopiec Fairytale Trail.
An easy and pleasant trail in the Silesian Beskids to kick off the spring mountain season. We present route variants and a detailed description of the shorter loop along the blue and red trails through Kiczory.
Fairytale and pleasant trail for winter trekking in the Karkonosze Mountains - ideal both as a trip destination and a charming stop on the route towards Śnieżka.
One of the most popular peaks in the Tatra Mountains in its winter version. Description of the route, entrance variants, and tips for safe winter sightseeing.
