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Polish Customs: Do’s and Don’ts in Poland
Poland is undoubtedly a beautiful and unique place on the map of Europe. Although Poland is a place where you are going to meet friendly locals, it might be difficult to know the dos and don’ts of a country you are visiting for the first time. In fact, there are many things that you must keep in mind and familiarize yourself with while in Poland. We don’t wanna get you confused; therefore, we share some of the most vital points to know before your next visit to Poland. Don’t drink & smoke in public This is strictly forbidden by law and you might get penalized by a police officer when…
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Bimber – Traditional Polish Moonshine
Although moonshine has been banned for a long time, Poles have never been bothered about it. They make moonshine – just like their fathers and ancestors. Home-made moonshine is still prevalent in Poland and has become an integral element of culture and tradition. What exactly is moonshine? Moonshine is basically a jargon term for home-made distilled spirits that were produced secretly and illegally, without state authorization. Moonshine emerged in popularity in the nineteenth century due to the restriction of alcohol liberties by the authorities. Appropriately made, it is merely very strong alcohol with a very hard taste, or “kick,” because it hasn’t been aged. It is usually very potent; some people distill out to 191 Proof…
