A land of magnificent cities and majestic castles, Slovakia is one of European's most spectacular countries, even though many people outside the region might struggle to place it on a map. Often ...

In 1993, Czechoslovakia peacefully divided into the Czech Republic and Slovakia, and the best places to visit in Slovakia before you die are plentiful in this wonderful country. Previously part of the ...

Fairytale castles, mountain ranges, affordable prices and charming Bratislava—that’s Slovakia. If you haven’t heard of Slovakia, it’s not because it’s not a beautiful place. I would say it is not in ...

North of Bratislava in Slovakia, is a very small town called Trencin that has all the hallmarks of what I tend to like in Central European towns. It is small, cobble-stoned, untouristed, and ...

Which European city has what appears to be a flying saucer hovering on top of a bridge tower? Bratislava, capital of Slovakia. This magnificent city is known for its impressive architecture, beautiful ...

We had barely reached Zvolen Castle when a wedding party spilled across the courtyard and pensioners gathered against the cold — an immediate hint that the city was livelier than many of its residents ...

Autumn in Zvolen reveals a town full of quiet surprises. One moment you’re climbing a via ferrata beneath one of central Europe’s largest medieval castles; the next, you’re unwinding over Balinese ...

In 1993, Czechoslovakia peacefully divided into the Czech Republic and Slovakia, and the best places to visit in Slovakia before you die are plentiful in this wonderful country. Previously part of the ...