Travel Information From Gambia to Poland

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Poland. Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series. Travelers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given. Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to Poland.

Measles

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Rabies

Poland is free of dog rabies. However, rabies may still be present in wildlife species, particularly bats. CDC recommends rabies vaccination before travel only for people working directly with wildlife. These people may include veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers working with specimens from mammalian species.

For travelers moving or traveling to TBE-endemic areas TBE vaccine is recommended for persons who will have extensive exposure to ticks based on their planned outdoor activities and itinerary. TBE vaccine may be considered for persons who might engage in outdoor activities in areas ticks are likely to be found.

You will need 3 months validity remaining on your passport from the date you intend to leave.

Local Phrases Language : Polish

Local Phrases :

Greetings

Hello = Witam
Good morning = Dzień dobry
Good afternoon = Dzień dobry
Goodbye = Do widzenia
Nice to meet you = Miło mi cię poznać

Conversational

How are you? = How are you?
I am good thank you = I am good thank you
What’s your name? = What’s your name?
My name is … = My name is …
Do you speak English? = Do you speak English?
I don’t speak … = I don’t speak …
How do you say… in … = How do you say… in …
I don’t understand = I don’t understand

Basics

Yes = Yes
No = No
Please = Please
Thank you = Thank you
You’re welcome = You’re welcome
Excuse me (as a question) =
Excuse me (as sorry) =
Wait = Czekać
Hurry up = Pośpiesz się
Go away = Idź stąd
Let’s go to = Chodźmy do
I want to go to … = Chcę iść do …
A little bit = Troszkę
A lot = Dużo

Shopping & Eating Out

Restaurant = Restauracja
Do you have? … = Czy masz? …
Not too spicy = Niezbyt ostre
It was delicious = To było pyszne
The bill, please = Rachunek proszę
How much? = Ile?
Very expensive = Bardzo drogi
Can you reduce the price? = Czy możesz obniżyć cenę?
Please can I have a beer? = Proszę, czy mogę prosić o piwo?

Transportation & Directions

Taxi = Taxi
Car = Samohout
Bus = Autobus
Right = Prawidłowy
Left = Lewy
Straight = Prosty
Stop here = Zatrzymaj się tutaj

Places

Downtown = Śródmieście
Street = Ulica
Hotel = Hotel
Museum = Muzeum
Mall = Centrum handlowe
Market = Rynek
Hospital = Szpital
Doctor = Lekarz
Police = Policja
Post office = Poczta
Bank = Bank

Time & Dates

What time is it? = Która godzina?
Today = Dziś
Tomorrow = Jutro
The day after tomorrow = Pojutrze
Yesterday = Wczoraj
When? = Gadjey?

Emergencies

Where is the toilet? = Gdzie jest toaleta?
Help me, please = Pomóż mi proszę
Call an ambulance = Zadzwonić po karetkę
I don’t feel good = nie czuję się dobrze

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Warsaw

Born from revolution, Warsaw is famous for its flashing neon signs, and the Neon Museum is a chance to discover these, as well as some unique electro-graphic designs from the Cold War era, in one well-lit space.

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Pickpockets in Poland

This is probably the most common crime. Pickpockets often work in teams, and they usually work like this: one person creates a distraction, and the other person steals your wallet. Be aware that some crowds on buses or public transport may be artificial – especially when you are surrounded by larger men holding plastic bags in their hands.

Take care of your wallet when you are on any of Warsaw's buses and trams downtown, or on Royal Trail (Trakt Krolewski) consisting of Krakowskie Przedmieście, Nowy Świat and Aleje Ujazdowskie between the Old Town and Rozbrat Square near Lazienki Garden.

Be careful when you're in these Baltic resorts during summer (June to August): Sopot, Gdansk or Gdynia. These are the major pickpocketing destinations, where thieves come from other parts of Poland just to steal distracted summer vacationers' money. Pickpockets often ask a question or bump into the victim. Be aware of groups of children surrounding you, who may be begging for money or food – and never give in to their requests, this just encourages the act.

Credit Card Security

There's a growing black market for stolen credit card numbers in Krakow.

Some visitors have fallen victim to credit card scams, such as this one: after a long day of travel, the victim is awakened when the hotel room phone rings. It's the receptionist apologizing for the late hour, but asking to verify credit-card details. The victim reads them out and drifts back to sleep. It's not until much later when they realize that "front desk" was actually a front for someone else.

Most restaurants, cafes and shops now have wireless machines, so you can keep a hold of your card.

Good Samaritan Con Artists

Often travelers will find if something or someone seems too good to be true, they are. Unfortunately, some "good Samaritans" are actually con artists in Poland. These people will hang around at train stations and ask if you need assistance purchasing a ticket – then they will take your money and run.

You should also be wary of people at train stations who offer to show you to your seat. When you get there, they will demand payment.

Pay attention to people helping you to find a parking spot. In many cities, like Warsaw, Gdansk or Poznan there are men waiting around to look after your car, and then demand payment for their "services" when you return.

Dodgy Taxi Drivers

Make yourself familiar with Polish currency and the bills you're carrying and paying with.

Some taxi drivers try to cheat their foreign customers by insisting you didn't pay enough (and in the meantime they hide the money you actually paid and show you smaller bills).

Some will charge higher nighttime and weekend rates on the meter during a weekday. Others might quote you one fare and charge you double once you arrive at your destination.

And watch out for the "shortcuts" which happen to be much longer than actual route. Ask at your hotel for an estimate of how long a taxi ride will take and what it should cost, and make sure the driver knows you know.

Never take unmarked taxis – those without a logo and telephone numbers – they will charge you much more than the actual rate. Official taxis will always run a meter so you know exactly what fare you will be charged.

Fake Police in Poland

Police are there to help you. But, in some tourist destinations there are people wearing police uniforms for totally different purposes. It's easy to be tricked when you're not familiar with the official uniform.

Unfortunately, not even tip top uniform recognition skills will help you with one particular scam, such as this one: thieves claiming to be plain-clothed policemen come to assist you. The "policemen" then ask to see your ID and credit cards, and to be given PIN numbers. The fake police officer will then look through your wallet, giving it back to you saying everything is fine. But, he will be long gone by the time you realize some of your money is missing or credit cards are gone. No genuine law enforcement officer will ask you for your PIN.

Overpriced Drinks

In Krakow, foreigners are sometimes saddled with outrageous bills for drinks at certain bars and clubs (particularly on ul. sw. Tomasza, ul. Sławkowska, Florianska ,and sw. Marka), all occurring after they were invited to have a drink by young Polish women, who are obviously members of the scam group. Make sure you always check the prices before you order anything – including the prices of the drinks the girls are having.

You do not need an International Driving Permit to drive here for periods up to 6 months.

• The most common religion in Poland is Catholicism Christianity.
• Don't buy imported vodka. You are in the country of where the spirit was invented. Go with Polish originals (the list is so long).
• Don't photograph military or national security buildings.
• Don't forget to wear reflectors when riding a bike or walking at dark.
• Don't be surprised the city shuts down on August 1 at 5pm - for commemorates the date in 1944 when Warsaw Uprising began.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to Poland?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to Poland. You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

Healthcare of Poland is ranked 36th in the world. The standard of public healthcare in Poland is adequate, though many of the hospitals may be of a lower standard when compared with hospitals in Western Europe.

Health Risk

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus.

Caused from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.