About this ebook
In Forever Poland, as a teacher living in Kraków, Jonathan spends a year exploring one of Europe's most misunderstood nations. What begins as curiosity soon becomes a personal journey across historic cities, quiet towns, and unexpected landscapes.
From the reborn streets of Warsaw to the Baltic charm of Sopot, from pilgrimage sites like Częstochowa to forgotten corners of the countryside, Jonathan travels by train, on foot, and sometimes by sheer impulse—discovering places guidebooks rarely linger on. Along the way, he encounters Poland's deep Catholic traditions, the scars of war and occupation, and the quiet resilience of a culture that refuses to lose its identity.
Part travel memoir, part personal reflection, Forever Poland is a story of wandering through a country layered with history while slowly realizing that some places don't just welcome visitors—they claim them.
For readers who love travel, history, and stories about discovering unexpected homes around the world, this is an invitation to experience Poland through the eyes of someone who keeps finding reasons to return.
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About the author
A native of New Hampshire, currently living and teaching in Poland, Jonathan finds continued inspiration from time spent in the Seacoast, Lakes Region, White Mountains, and the Great North Woods.
He hopes his stories serve a purpose and provide an escape or reprieve for those who need one.
When he is not brainstorming or writing his next novel, he is either exploring country roads, traveling the world, or is busy teaching math.
