Warszawa LIVE - sezon podróżniczy 2026/2027

Summary

Natalia and Łukasz of Szewczyk Travel discuss their recent travels, plans for the 2026–2027 season, and practical lessons from life on the road. After spending much of the year in Asia, they had recently returned from Gran Canaria and Tenerife and were in Warsaw for a tourism fair.

Travel Highlights and Recommendations

• Vietnam and Tanzania are their favorite destinations for adventure. They especially value northern Vietnam’s less-developed regions and Tanzania’s wildlife and cultural experiences.
• In Tanzania, they visited the nomadic Hadzabe people, went on safari, and travelled to Lake Tanganyika. They hope to return with their guide, Frank.
• Zanzibar is one of their top beach destinations, thanks to its exceptionally fine sand, palm trees, and clear water. They also enjoyed beaches in Florida and around the Mediterranean, though beach quality varies.
• For Sri Lanka, they recommend viewing Sigiriya from a nearby rock viewpoint rather than necessarily climbing the famous rock itself. They also mention the Dutch-era town of Galle and the Nine Arch Bridge. Based on their own experience of being overcharged, they advise checking bills and change carefully.
• Bangkok is a matter of taste. They suggest around three days as a minimum for first-time visitors, though they personally enjoy staying longer. Heat, crowds, noise, and occasional unpleasant smells may not suit everyone.
• In Vietnam in June, they found the weather hot and humid, with occasional rain rather than constant downpours. They say it can still be a good time to visit, but those who dislike heat may prefer the cooler months.
• They found Kuala Lumpur less appealing than expected, partly because of the heat and a lack of personal connection with the city. They may return to explore more of Malaysia.
• New Zealand was especially challenging to plan on a budget because of accommodation costs and the need to organize many stops. Their first days in China were also difficult because familiar apps and services did not work as expected.

Upcoming Travel Plans

Their plans are tentative and depend on ticket prices and costs. They hope to visit Egypt and Oslo before the end of the year.

For 2027, they are considering:

• Sri Lanka, followed by Nepal
• Oman and other Gulf destinations, including Qatar, the UAE, and possibly Saudi Arabia
• Kenya and a return to Tanzania
• Possibly Chad
• A longer journey through South America, with Peru high on Łukasz’s wish list

They are also interested in Mongolia, Iceland, and Taiwan, but have no confirmed plans for those destinations.

Practical Travel and Lifestyle Tips

• Pack light. They recommend bringing fewer clothes, washing items during a trip, and choosing quick-drying sportswear. Clothes and basic necessities can often be bought locally.
• For long trips, their most important work items are a laptop and camera. Natalia also values her travel shoes and supplements.
• For money in Vietnam, they suggest having more than one option, such as some US dollars as well as a bank card like Revolut. ATMs can run out of cash, and larger dollar bills may receive better exchange rates.
• They research trips and restaurants using blogs, videos, local recommendations, Google, and TripAdvisor. They have tried AI trip planning but found its suggestions unreliable, though they may use AI for ideas.
• They prefer taking breaks when travel or filming becomes tiring. Staying longer in one place and taking days off from sightseeing helps them reset.
• They share practical information, such as accommodation and transport details, mainly on their travel blog rather than trying to fit every detail into videos.
• They prefer publishing fewer, more polished videos instead of uploading quickly just to maintain a schedule.

Health, Food, and Personal Routines

The couple discussed these routines as personal experience, not medical advice:

• They often drink strong ginger tea or infusion, especially when feeling run down.
• They carry electrolytes for hot weather and long sightseeing days. Natalia also mentioned magnesium, probiotics, and other supplements. Łukasz described using creatine when jet-lagged and ashwagandha to relax.
• They generally try to eat minimally processed food and avoid taking antibiotics unless needed. These comments reflect their own choices and should not be taken as medical guidance.
• For flights, they sometimes pack food such as boiled eggs, cheese, berries, and nuts instead of relying on airport snacks.
• Natalia uses a red/LED skincare mask, lightweight foam rollers, and a satin sleep cap. For long trips, she prioritizes light, compact items.
• They have received some travel vaccinations, including for typhoid, tetanus, hepatitis B, and yellow fever. They emphasized that vaccination decisions should be discussed with a medical professional.
• Łukasz mentioned an ongoing eye problem after laser eye surgery and said he was looking for a specialist in Poland.

Locations, Products, and Speakers

• Locations: Warsaw, Poznań, Kraków, Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Vietnam, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Sri Lanka, Bangkok, New Zealand, China, and the Hadzabe region of Tanzania.
• Products and resources: Revolut, an LED skincare mask, Blundstone shoes, foam rollers, a satin sleep cap, their travel blog and e-books, and Tony Halik: I Was Here.
• Speakers: Natalia and Łukasz Szewczyk of Szewczyk Travel. They also mention their Tanzanian guide, Frank.