Slovakia Articles

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

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

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

Andy embarks on his first solo adventure through Eas

Slovakia Travel Facts

The Basics
Country: Slovakia

Where is it: Slovakia is located in central Europe, south of Poland.

Why do people go here: Lots of museums, lots of castles and lots of hiking.

What are the main entry points: Trains from Hungary, Austria and the Czech Republic to Bratislava are common

Currency used: Slovak [...]

A Guide to Hiking the High Tatra Mountains – Poland and Slovakia

Although it’s one of the smallest mountain ranges

The Slovakian High Tatras

Some excellent tips to help you safely enjoy this

Bratislava, Slovakia – May 1999

As all of you know, European countries are dominated by their capitals.
Slovakia is represented by Bratislava and benefiting from its place between
Vienna and Budapest, Bratislava is slowly receiving the attention it
deserves.
Calling itself (as all central European capitals do) the heart of
Europe, Bratislava remains in the inner circle of Central European [...]