Looking for a fast-paced European city break without the hassle of car rentals? From late-night Bolt rides at Chopin Airport to power-walking Warsaw’s Old Town, the University Library Roof Garden, and the breathtaking Palace on the Isle, here is how I spent 48 hours exploring Poland’s vibrant capital on foot with just a single backpack, capped off with an authentic pierogi feast on Nowy Świat!

