🌿 Backpacking the Biebrza: A Summer in Poland

In 2015, I spent seven unforgettable weeks exploring the Biebrza River near Belarus with three friends, backpacking through its wild landscapes under the summer sun — often soaring above 40°C. We slept in birdwatching towers and bivouac zones, fully immersing ourselves in the raw beauty of the area.

The trip was filled with incredible wildlife encounters: wolves moving silently through the forests, curious foxes, moose grazing in the wetlands, wild boar foraging, and countless birds filling the skies with song. Every day brought new sights, sounds, and moments that reminded us of the vastness and richness of nature.

We concluded our adventure camping near an ancient forest, soaking in the atmosphere of these timeless trees and reflecting on the wild journey we had shared. This post captures the challenges, the wonder, and the unforgettable experiences of a truly immersive summer in the Polish wilderness.