Come to see, stay to feel
Why Pod Zwrotnikami?
A boutique travel agency created by people who know Asia inside out, because they've lived here for years
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Out of a passion for travel
We first landed in the tropics in 2013 thanks to a move to Jakarta, and we've been coming back to this region ever since. In 2022 we settled in Asia for good again - this time in Singapore, and two years later we moved to Malaysia. Our daughters go to an international school here and speak Polish, English and Mandarin.
We've probably been travel organisers forever. Whether living in Warsaw or abroad, we always kept an open house full of guests. It looks like we became guides long before we realised it.
Since 2025 we're the only ones in Singapore and Malaysia to have joined the prestigious circle of Polish guides from all over the world - Przewodnicy Bez Granic (Guides Without Borders). Łukasz is passionate about history, and with Ada you can set off for a jungle trek, a trail run or a cycling expedition.
Today Pod Zwrotnikami is not just the two of us, but also a network of trusted local partners, guides and specialists with whom we jointly create experiences tailored to different travel styles. Some trips we run ourselves, others we entrust to people we trust and have worked with for years.
What travelling with us is like
Less ticking off attractions, more settling into the rhythm of a place. Every trip of yours feels to us like flying to Asia for the first time.
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We tailor the plan to your passions
Into cars? We'll plan a lunch in a modern car showroom or a drifting course on the former F1 circuit in Sepang. Whatever you're into, we weave it into the trip.
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We plan with room for spontaneity
We don't like trips planned down to the minute. We leave room for unexpected discoveries, a longer stop in an exceptional spot or a plan that changes on the spur of the moment.
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Local and mindful
Wherever possible, we choose trusted local hotels, family-run restaurants and places run by people with passion. We prefer authenticity over tourist clichés.
Przewodnicy Bez Granic
We belong to an elite association of the best Polish guides around the world. Our region is Singapore and Malaysia.
Asia has been our home for years. We guide you through places that are part of our everyday life.
Why here?
We hear this question all the time. Why Singapore and Malaysia of all places? Just look around, feel the warmth and the scent of aromatic spices mingling with the humid air. We're fascinated by how different cultures have lived side by side here for centuries, blending cuisines, languages and traditions. It's exactly this diversity that lets this region surprise you every single day. And finally, the FOOD! Laksa, fried char kway teow, freshly pressed coconut milk and Michelin-starred restaurants for the price of a burger and fries.
You ask why we live in Malaysia. We ask: why don't YOU live here yet?
@ Pod Zwrotnikami
How we create trips
We design every trip based on experience, local knowledge and your needs. Here's the journey from the first idea to a finished expedition.
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We listen to your dreams
We start with a conversation about your idea, your travel style and your expectations. We add our experience and knowledge of the region.
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We build a realistic plan
We create a programme that's ambitious yet realistic. One that lets you see plenty, but without needless rushing.
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We propose, you decide
We prepare a detailed proposal tailored to your needs, dates and travel style. The final decision is always yours.
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You can count on us
Your holiday is meant to be relaxing, but we take our commitments seriously. Once the dates and booking are confirmed, you can rest easy - the trip will go ahead.
You can count on this with us
Whatever kind of trip you choose, there are three things you can always count on.
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Trusted places
We don't recommend places at random. We pick addresses we know, or ones that have been vetted by our trusted partners on the ground.
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We'll save you from disappointments
We've tested plenty of mediocre restaurants, disappointing attractions and tourist traps to spare you the experience.
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We respect every travel style
Some prefer street food eaten on a plastic stool, others a tasting menu and fine dining. For us only one thing matters: that the trip is truly yours.
Our everyday life in Asia
This is exactly what sets us apart from a classic travel agency. We don't get to know Asia from catalogues or short visits - we simply live here
- We visit the popular tourist attractions a dozen times a month, not a year.
- We speak Bahasa Malaysia and know the basics of Chinese.
- We know how to order a local coffee, the kind roasted with a touch of margarine.
- The best roti prata in Singapore? We have a list of 20 favourite spots.
- We know what Vesak Day is, how to dress for a temple and when you need to take your shoes off.
- Day to day we drive on the left and ride a scooter.
Our favourite places
More personal, more human. Places we love ourselves and keep coming back to - and that we write about on the blog.
Our travellers' stories
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We operate with an official Singapore Tourism Board licence. Your money goes safely to an agency supervised by the Singapore tourism authority.
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Ready-made trips
Don't want to plan from scratch? Join one of our ready-made trips with a set date and program.
Prefer something tailored to you?
If you're not after a ready-made plan, we'll design a trip tailored to your travel style, pace and interests, based on our local experience.
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