Baltic Summer

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Polish Baltic Sea is usually underestimated by Poles, however it is full of truly unique places and experiences. Take the Palace of Ciekocinko – here everything is on a high level. Starting from the building’s furnishing to palace restaurant, the rustling of close-woven curtains, the rays of the sun coming down the secession wallpapers, in the same colours as 100 years ago in Bradbury & Bradbury factory in California’s San Francisco. Staying here is like being in a beautiful fairy-tale.

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The we’ve got the sandy, wild beach. Clear water. Blue sky. Dreamy but real, too!

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Metamorfoza in Gdansk is one of the most extraordinary restaurant in Northern Poland. The chief of this restaurant fuses tradition with innovation – he chooses local suppliers and makes all the dishes look cosmic. And what’s interesting, he uses a lot of ingredients that are rather avoided in other kitchens. Leaves of sorrel are almost everywhere while ants are used in the dessert. But the taste stays always the same – slightly confusing, but good.

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Piwna 47 is a brand new restaurant in the heart of Gdansk. Their octopus carpaccio is delightful. While the beef steak with sweet potatos is must-try for a couple.

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Eating wild salmon is rare in Poland, but in Debki it is absolutely possible. And the taste of wild, smoked salmon makes you nearly hate all that salmon you buy in the supermarkets. The taste is very delicate and fragile and at the same time and you don’t feel the insistent aftertaste of smoking process.

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Should I add something to my list? Definitely the beauty of Gdansk‘s seaport.

Green and Wild

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Sometimes, it is so great to go for a short trip. To relax and breath with fresh, forest air. To see all that green and wildlife around you. If you are visiting Poland this summer, you must try out the Palace of Mierzecin, which is situated just in the centre of wilderness – rest and forget about the buzz of the big city.

Le Marais

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Le Marais spreads across the parts of the 3rd and 4th arrondissements and its always full of life and happiness. I love those small details which are seen here, like the cute bouquets of flowers standing on the outdoor-cafe tables or messy, wax marked furniture in old galleries. And of course, the tiny flower shops bring on the romantic mood which is so, so typical for this aristocratic district. Here are few of the moments I captured during my long walk around Le Marais.

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Alaia in Paris

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The first place I visited in Paris was the brand new Alaia boutique which welcomed me with a beautiful view, full of green serenity. Monsieur Azzedine opened his outdoor patio! And this means, that the summer in Paris has officially started (having in mind its 40 deegrees today). Also, it is possible to have a cup of coffee while searching for sale treasures. Referring to himself as a ‘builder’ rather than a fashion designer and known as the King of Cling, the Tunisian-born designer’s seductive creations are favourites of Parisians.

Rue de Marignan 5 / Paris

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Men’s – Globe Trotter. Haider Ackermann SS16

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Haider Ackermann is a globetrotter since being a small child – he was born in Columbia, spent his childhood in Ethiopia and Algeria and later in the Netherlands. But he still loves long, exotic journeys. His recent collection for SS16 is a fusion of Persian and Japanese culture, with which he has been inspired lately. But don’t think he went kimonos. The new silhouettes for men, and partially for women, were all about sharp cuts and beautiful shades of blue, gold and grey. The collection was rich in details and had this “I need everything” reaction . But the thing I enjoy the most about this oriental summer was the styling – different textures and not so banal textiles were mixed in a very stylish, Haider way. As always, a favourite of mine!

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Rose Marie Meyer, the newcomer beauty.

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The amazing Yassine Rahal and the Cuban boots. Also a newcomer!

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