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Author: Martin Kitson

Martin is a native of London who has lived in Europe for close to 20 years. These days he calls Sopot home from where he writes the Gdansk In Your Pocket guide, among other things. He is married with three children and enjoys history, sport and exploring new places.

An invitation to the World Gdansk Reunion 2018 from mayor Pawel Adamowicz

Art & CultureMartin KitsonJune 12, 20180

An open letter from Gdansk mayor Pawel Adamowicz to all who feel an affiliation with the city of Gdansk/Danzig, inviting them to the 5th World Gdansk Reunion on the weekend of the 6th-8th of July 2018.

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EventsMartin KitsonJune 11, 20180

Where to watch the 2018 World Cup in the Tri-city of Gdansk, Sopot and Gdynia

With this year’s World Cup taking place in Russia, Gdansk actually finds itself kind of ‘co-hosting’ with one of the official…
Art & CultureMartin KitsonApril 18, 20181

Light up the shipyard – Vote for your favourite crane illumination

You have until tomorrow (Thursday 19th) at 21:00 to cast your vote to choose the best design for illuminating one of…
Gdansk / Tri-CityMartin KitsonDecember 16, 20171

13 things to do in winter in and around the Tri-city

Just because it’s Baltic outside and the beautiful sandy beaches are deserted doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do. Here’s a list…
Gdansk / Tri-CityMartin KitsonDecember 11, 20170

Gdansk to host 2020 European Scout Jamboree

It was announced last week that Gdansk has been chosen to host the 2020 European Scout Jamboree which is expected to…
NewsMartin KitsonNovember 18, 20170

Warsaw’s iconic PKiN under threat again

Warsaw’s iconic (but not necessarily loved) Palace of Culture once again faces the threat of bulldozers after a series of high-ranking…
Gdansk / Tri-CityMartin KitsonOctober 24, 20170

In Your Pocket Experiences – Paintballing with a difference

Looking for something to do as a group - check. Looking to experience something most visitors miss - check. Want some…
Gdansk / Tri-CityMartin KitsonAugust 10, 20173

William & Kate pay a visit to Gdansk

July 2017 saw Gdansk visited by probably the most famous royalty on the planet when the UK’s Prince William and Princess…
Gdansk / Tri-CityMartin KitsonAugust 10, 20171

In Your Pocket Experiences – Pierogi Making

The Tri-city offers plenty of things to see, visit, eat and drink but what about to do? We joined up with…
PolandMartin KitsonJuly 14, 20170

A preview of the 2017/18 Polish Ekstraklasa football season

Gdansk / Tri-CityMartin KitsonJuly 10, 20170

Free Park & Ride set up in Sopot

Gdansk / Tri-CityMartin KitsonJuly 1, 201714

Caught with their pants down? Police raid controversial Gdansk strip club

Gdansk / Tri-CityMartin KitsonApril 5, 20170

The Battle Over the Future of the Museum of the Second World War

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