I'm an American who visited Poland for the first time. I was surprised by how affordable, beautiful, and walkable it was.

I had a wonderful time visiting Poland with my kids, and a few things surprised me during my visit.

Jamie Davis Smith

• I'm an American who visited Poland for the first time and was surprised by a few things.
• I was impressed by the public transportation options I found and the tasty food.
• The country had more communal gathering spaces than I expected and lovely architecture.

Many Americans planning summer trips to Europe head to popular tourist spots in Italy or Greece.