Slovakia Travel Articles

 
8 Fabulous Mountain Peaks in Eastern Europe for Less Experienced Hikers
8 Fabulous Mountain Peaks in Eastern Europe for Less Experienced Hikers Hiking is often mistaken for a strenuous outdoor activity, requiring years of experience. Lavinia Patrascu believes that, even though climbing a mountain should never be taken lightly, the reality is that almost anyone can embark on a memorable journey towards an imposing mountain peak.
Off the Beaten Rail Path – Six Alternative Destinations in Central Europe
Off the Beaten Rail Path – Six Alternative Destinations in Central Europe Getting a little bored and frustrated by the famous cities of Europe may be inconceivable at the start of an interrail adventure, but it can happen. John Guzdek gives you six attractive alternative destinations to shake up the Central European leg of your journey.
13 Travel Horror Stories and Where They Took Place
13 Travel Horror Stories and Where They Took Place Have you been avoiding travel-related horror flicks or their settings? Even if these 13 movies are scream worthy for the silver screen, it would appear there are no tangible reasons to avoid the places where they took place.
12 Less Visited Countries and Why You Should Go There Now
12 Less Visited Countries and Why You Should Go There Now If you're looking to get off the beaten track and experience a place less traveled this year, Victoria Brewood has compiled a list of some of the countries that are less visited by tourists but still very much worth visiting.
Communism and Kitsch in Central Europe – Krakow, Budapest, Bratislava, Berlin, Europe
Communism and Kitsch in Central Europe – Krakow, Budapest, Bratislava, Berlin, Europe With the fall of the Soviet Union, Central Europe has opened up to Western tourists. Alongside the return of the old favourites, Communism has become a tourist attraction. John Guzdek provides a guide to the new Communist East.
Vampire Travel: Where the Bloodsuckers Are
Vampire Travel: Where the Bloodsuckers Are Every culture has its own vampire legend, and, as Peter Frick-Wright discovered, some places have turned those legends into money with vampire-themed tourist destinations.
Adventure in a Slovakian Hostel – Bratislava, Europe
Tanya Cosentino and friend learned that Bratislava is an amazing city - if you're prepared to brave the holiday drinkers!
Snow At 1700 Metres – High Tatras, Slovakia, Eastern Europe
Snow At 1700 Metres – High Tatras, Slovakia, Eastern Europe Dave Hogan's plan was to hike up to a mountain chalet, go the easy trail up, stay the night, then amble the same way back down. What do you think happened? Clue - several times he laughed out loud
The Scoop on Slovakia
John Adams passes on his insight on what he's learned in Slovakia.
An Eastern European Adventure – Poland, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia
An Eastern European Adventure – Poland, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia home_aug05_ee.jpgAndy embarks on his first solo adventure through Eas