Krakow Poland Trip Report

In this episode of the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast, Justin Vacula and co-host Darren Remsberg dive into Justin's affordable travel experiences using credit card points and miles. The episode features a detailed trip report on Justin's recent visit to Krakow, Poland, highlighting how he used credit card rewards to minimize costs. They discuss accommodations, local attractions, transportation, and practical tips for maximizing points. Justin also shares details about upcoming meetups and conferences, along with offering insight on leveraging points for future travels. Practical advice and personal anecdotes make this a valuable listen for anyone interested in budget travel strategies. 00:00 Introduction to Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast 00:44 Krakow Poland Trip Report Begins 01:46 Booking and Travel Logistics 04:26 Navigating Newark and Toronto Airports 10:00 Exploring Business Class on Lot Polish Airlines 13:28 Arrival and Train Journey to Krakow 18:50 Staying at Hyatt Place Krakow 22:04 Exploring Krakow and Surroundings 25:14 Salt Mine Experience and Lord of the Rings Cosplay 26:07 Travel Tips and Recommendations for Poland 29:24 Exploring Japanese Culture in Poland 30:15 Using Credit Card Points for Dining 32:29 Safe Solo Travel in Poland 32:54 Navigating Flights and Airports 44:31 Upcoming Travel Plans and Events 48:14 Supporting the Podcast and Final Thoughts -- Main website, including episode transcripts: https://hurdygurdytravelpodcast.com Referral links: https://hurdygurdytravel.com/donate-referral-links/ CardPointers affiliate link: https://cardpointers.com/hurdygurdytravel Join me for in-person meetups I host in Willow Grove, PA: https://www.meetup.com/phillymilesandpoints/ SubscribeStar: https://www.subscribestar.com/hurdy-gurdy-travel SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/hurdygurdytravelpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hurdy-gurdy-travel-podcast/id1489093490 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8EcIcoNU1HK4KKhQtTkAWw Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hurdy-gurdy-travel-podcast Google Play: https://www.play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/l5bmuntd4wpvtklvg42ejg42ejg4apiu Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HurdyGurdyTravelPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/HGTravelPodcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/justinvacula Copy and paste the podcast RSS feed -- http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:706382626/sounds.rss -- to listen on your favorite podcast-playing platform!