Ola Synowiec

Warsaw

Spotter since 2014

About me

About me
I'm a Warsaw journalist, writing everyday news, reviews of new places, and meeting lots of inspiring people who create Warsaw.

I also travel a lot and the further I go the more I appreciate Warsaw! Our exeptional wild beach in the centre of the city, cold vodka drunk at the bar at 04:00, riding a bike over an empty Świętokrzyski bridge at night - these are the things that I miss the most when I'm on the other side of the world.

I live in Praga, a district on the right side of the Vistula river. Here, we don't say we live in Warsaw. Warsaw is on the other side, this is Praga. And it's different than the rest of the city. This place has kept the old dialect, food, music and the style of being. Some people say it's dangerous, some people say it's artistic, but for me it has got the atmosphere of a small town. I feel that people don't rush so much here, and talk and care about each other more.

Why Warsaw?
Warsaw is not the kind of city you can fall in love with at first sight. It's not typically beautiful, and can be hard to coexist with. It has got a hot temper, but it's also strong and proud. It's not easy to love this city; maybe that's why I feel my love is so special.

It's also an adventure to be a Warsaw spotter. This city changes overnight! A lot of places close every month, while new places pop up on the map just as quickly. It's very dynamic and - because of this - very inspiring. It's the place where many influences crash - East and West, tradition and modernity, urban and rural.

Where can you find me online?
Couchsurfing
My blog about Mexica (in Polish)
My comics (Facebook) (also in Polish)

My spots (22)

Bar Mleczny Rusałka

Old style canteen

"Bar Mleczny Rusałka" is an old style milk bar/canteen in Warsaw where you can buy the cheapest meal in Warsaw and everything taste like at mum's!

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Restaurants

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Ola

Synowiec

Apr 6, 2025

Skamiejka

Russian neighbour

"Skamiejka" is a little Russian restaurant on my street in Warsaw. The menu is entirely in Cyrillic. I always wave at Tamara when passing outside it!

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Restaurants

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Ola

Synowiec

Apr 6, 2025

Pragian Courtyard Orchestra

Music in brass

"Pragian Courtyard Orchestra" is a monument in Warsaw that shows 5 musicians and commemorates this tradition and the city's folk music.

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Music

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Ola

Synowiec

Apr 6, 2025

Kino Praha

The coolest promotions

"Kino Praha" in Warsaw's Praga: perfect for good old "Pragaganda" me. I come to this cinema on Wednesdays to watch movies for only 5PLN - and there's more!

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Cinema

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Ola

Synowiec

Apr 6, 2025

Poniatówka Beach

Wild beach in the centre

"Poniatówka Beach" in Warsaw on the right side of the Vistula is something unique - we have a popular, wild & wide beach right in the centre of the city!

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Relaxing

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Ola

Synowiec

Apr 6, 2025

Dos Tacos

Viva Mexico

"Dos Tacos" in Warsaw serves the real taste of Mexico. The employees of the Mexican embassy eat here regularly: do I need to say anything more?

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Restaurants

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Ola

Synowiec

Apr 6, 2025

4 Pokoje

Our daily coffee

"4 Pokoje": a bar in Warsaw that opens early. The interior looks like an old kitchen that always smells like mama's cooking! I come here every day to work.

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Bars
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Coffee & tea
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Snacks

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Ola

Synowiec

Apr 6, 2025

Bazar Różyckiego

The memory of the legend

"Bazar Różyckiego" is the oldest market in Warsaw and used to be the largest. It retains some of its communist feeling - look up what a 'cwaniak' is.

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Shopping

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Ola

Synowiec

Apr 6, 2025

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