Among European capitals, few places are as easily accessible as Vilnius – a short flight or a comfortable drive is all it takes to find yourself in one of the region’s most picturesque cities. The Lithuanian capital has undergone an impressive transformation in recent years: restored palaces, modern museums, and a rapidly growing culinary scene mean that today it attracts both history buffs and foodies alike. In addition to top-tier restaurants and charming local bistros, Vilnius also offers many less obvious, unique spots. We’ve sought them out and described them for you – so that your visit is full of discoveries and never a dull moment. The perfect destination for a May Day getaway! (more…)

There is a shock at first. Always. Because you seemingly know what to expect, but the real city is more impressive than the numbers in guidebooks or the outlines drawn on maps. Istanbul is overpowering. It hits all the senses, turns heads. The first reaction - intimidation. Or perhaps even a sense of being overwhelmed by the sounds, the constant movement around. But this passes with the first cup of strong, bitter tea, which wakes you up and grounds you in new territory. It also passes with the first breakfast of a million plates: with crunchy green peppers, black olives, kaymak topped with honey and eggs in sour yoghurt. It passes with the first ferry ride connecting two parts of the city and two continents. (more…)

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In Robert Kuśmirowski's fakes, the boundary with the real world disappears and the sign liberates itself. The artist-forger emphasizes that obsession is welcome in his creative process. Thanks to it, this master of simulacra finds the perfect method for manipulating reality. (more…)

Decisions and choices—a difficult matter, but without them, it’s impossible to live life to the fullest. How should we make them? Rational calculations don’t always help us navigate the world. It is through intuition that we touch the essence of things. (more…)

Last week's Vilnius Light Festival gave everyone interested a taste of what makes the Lithuanian capital so special, even in the colder months. Given that Gallup's latest global well-being report indicates that anxiety and stress levels have reached their highest levels in a decade, travelers are increasingly opting for quietcations, i.e., trips focused on slowing down and reconnecting with the physical world. Vilnius, with its forests within easy reach, traditional saunas, and peaceful, unique atmosphere, offers exactly what many of us need. For Polish travelers, the flight to their destination takes less than two hours. (more…)

Straight from the sun-burnt Sicily, Mickey Rotten brings you a recipe for a soup, which combines fresh rosemary with courgette, coconut milk and roasted tomatoes rich in umami tones. You can serve it hot or cold, depending on the weather. (more…)

On Saturday, September 20, WIN invites you to a special champagne evening. Champagne Supernova is not just a dinner—it's a pleasant opportunity to talk about champagne. It's an evening that aims to be exactly what is often missing in the world of wine—a relaxed, enjoyable gathering where you can talk about bubbles without stress. There will be no academic lectures, just conversations at the table: about wine, about the people who make it, about food that really tastes good, and about what excites us all. (more…)

We met her at our pre-Christmas fair. She appeared there with beautifully packaged natural candles in interesting, rounded shapes and eye-catching envelope bags made of bioplastic. We were delighted by her mature yet modern designs, in which every detail seems to be well thought out and refined. We decided to take a closer look at who is Sara Francuz. (more…)

A theater scholar and journalist, she works with people and under deadline pressure. Lots of conversations and stimuli. Ceramics is a gateway through which she escapes to a world of harmony and nature, to herself. She works in various techniques, including wheel throwing, but she likes intuitive sculpting best. She sits down at the table, breaks off a piece of soft clay from the block, rolls it into a cylinder, and sticks one cylinder to another. She only has a general outline of the shape in her head. Her hands follow the clay. (more…)

We tried these drinks and we are absolutely enchanted. Limited editions, seasonal flavors (oh, that magnolia champagne!) and outstanding sensations on the nose and tongue. Not only do they successfully replace alcohol, but each of these bottles is an adventure, a journey to an enchanted garden, to a field. Róża Brito, the creator of Brito Farm, shows incredible sensitivity and class with her fermentations.   (more…)

From September 12 to 14, Krosno will become an international design center. For three days, the city will open its spaces to art, innovation, and creativity—from the historic market square to forgotten vacant buildings, which will come alive thanks to installations, exhibitions, and experimental projects. It is here, in the south of Podkarpacie, that the Krosno Design Festival 2025 will take place, an event where the past and the future meet in a creative dialogue. (more…)