Located in north central Europe is Poland, which shares borders to the east with the Russian Federation, Belarus, Ukraine and Lithuania, to the south with the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic and to the west with Germany. To the north lies the Baltic Sea. Except the Carpathian Mountains in the south and the Oder and Neisse rivers in the west, Poland is a plain with no natural boundaries. The Baltic coast provides great sandy beaches, bays, steep cliffs and dunes. The Northern Poland is dominated by lakes, islands and wooded hills joined by many rivers and canals. Other major rivers are the Vistula, Warta, and Bug, which are important to commerce.

Poland has become one of the major destinations for travelers because of its beauty that can be admired in both its old cities and in the wild scenery of its national parks and nature reserves. It is also a nation with a proud cultural heritage, and theater, music and opera companies. Rich in natural mineral resources such as iron, zinc, copper and rock salt, Poland has the Wieliczka salt mine. This mine is constructed in the 13th century, which contains an entire town below ground with a sanatorium, theatre, church and café. And everything from stairs to chandeliers is made from salt. Among the Poland’s traditional dishes are beetroot soup, cabbage rolls and pierogi. Pierogi are dumplings stuffed with cabbage and mushrooms.

Skiing is very popular in Poland especially in the Tatra Mountains. Indeed, the Bieszczady Mountains in the southeast are highly rated for cross-country skiing. Ice boating is also great in Poland’s frozen waterways. Poland’s rivers are particularly good for bull trout. You may head to the Brodnica or Mysliborz lakelands, or the rivers Brda, Czarna Hancza and Obra if you are canoeists. If you are in the Beskid, Bieszczady and Sudety mountains, both hang gliding and paragliding are popular. Furthermore, Poland’s national parks and nature reserves offer a variety of hiking trails through different types of landscapes ranging from dunes, beaches, rivers and lakes to deep forests and high mountains.

Zlatibor is mountain, placed in south-western Serbia. It is 230 km away from the Serbian capital Belgrade. There are many smaller and bigger rivers and one natural lake – Ribnicko jezero. There are also a couple of artificial lakes. With the average height of 1000 m above sea level, Zlatibor offers an unique climate for those seeking rest, relaxation and unforgettable scenery. Thanks to continental and Mediterranean air masses which meet in Zlatibor, mountain has a gentle climate and making it an ideal place for recuperation and treatment. Zlatibor’s waters also have positive influence on human health. The natural therapeutic factors are considered to be the low air pressure and the rich ultraviolet spectrum of sunlight.

Tourist facilities include modern hotels and apartments, holiday centers and cottages, sports grounds (tennis, basketball, football, volleyball etc), swimming pools, gym. On top of all this, Zlatibor is one of Serbia’s the most popular skiing centers, suitable both for beginners. Also, large number of conferences and seminars are held here all year round. All together, there are 14,000 bads. There are a lot of cultural and historical monuments on the region of Zlatibor. Some of them are protected by state: “Old village” in Sirogojno, Stopica pecina cave, medieval monastery Uvac. Gostilje village is situated on the mountain slope, 30 km from the center of Zlatibor. Its unique attraction is a 15 m high waterfall and a picturesque natural environment. Smoke ham from village Mackat is a top quality and it is a brand of this area. Manifestation “Prsutijada” (smoked ham) is held every winter in January in Mackat. Heads of village households receive every guest as a friend, which makes his stay unforgettable. Zlatibor is located on the main road from Belgrade to Montenegrin coastline. It takes 4 – 5 hours of driving to get to Zlatibor. It is also possible to get by train from Belgrade with a transfer from village Semegnjevo which is 7 km away from the center of Zlatibor. From Semegnjevo to center, you can come by taxi. From all big Serbian cities, it is possible to get by bus.