Articles related to "Slovakia"

Find all the information you need on traveling in and around Slovakia here, including Bratislava's sights and information on country towns like Trnava, Kosice and Poprad.

Slovakia is emerging as a gorgeous, friendly destination in Eastern Europe. Starting in Bratislava, explore the beautiful Tatra Mountains, castles and towns like Kosice.

Whether you're a history buff or a romantic at heart, these three castles will fire up your imagination.

Since the breakup of Czechoslovakia in the early 1993, Slovakia have struggled in the wake of their more illustrious neighbours, the Czech Republic.

For Slovaks, Ash Wednesday marked a prolonged period of mourning for Christ.

An interesting day trip from the Slovak capital of Bratislava takes you to the bilingual town of Komarno, a town lying on the Danube border with Hungary.

Learning about a destination from the inside is great: and Trnava resident Peter Martinovic is a great source for tips on what to see in Trnava, near Slovakia's capital.

Al look at the tradition of Fasiangy, the pre-Lenten celebration and feasting days in Slovakia.

Compact Culture: An afternoon stroll through Kosice's medieval Old Town is an easy way to become acquainted with Slovak architecture and history (without the crowds!)

Author of the world's tallest wood-carved altar, mysterious Master Paul is one of the most significant Medieval sculptors active in Central Europe.

Slovaks celebrate Palm Sunday by using branches rather than palms. It is the last moment of joy before the solemnity of Holy Week.

Slovakia and Switzerland have become the latest teams to qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup finals in South Africa next summer.

Bojnice Castle in western Slovakia could easily be the inspiration for Disney's Cinderella Castle. Its Gothic and Renaissance mix and spooky history make it a must-see.

Accommodation options in Bratislava are definitely improving, and two good choices are the Hotel Danube on the river or the smaller Hotel Marrol's in the Old Town.

Slovakia's High Tatras mountain range towers over the rest of Eastern Europe, offering unbeatable hiking, skiing, climbing and photographic opportunities.

Low cost airline SkyEurope started out small in Bratislava, Slovakia, but has since expanded across Eastern Europe and offers flights from Prague and Budapest too.

Visit the Czech capital from Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovakia and Hungary by getting a direct train to Prague's Hlavni Nadrazi station.

Since the breakup of Czechoslovakia in the early 1990's, the Czech Republic have gone on to become a strong force in European football.

Reformer Alexander Dubcek & the Czech Communist Party declared "democratic socialism" in August 1968; but Warsaw Pact nations & Moscow hard liners were not listening.

Traditions in Slovakia associated with preparing for the Easter holiday on Holy Thursday.

Estate vehicles are selling like hotcakes at present and Kia has introduced the Cee'd SW to the sector. The space race has just got even more interesting.

Slovaks girls traditionally threw out winter and prepared for spring during the first days of Holy Week.

A "Slovak Mass and Easter Customs Breakfast." occurs each year at Prince of Peace parish in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on the Saturday prior to Palm Sunday.

Visit the Austrian capital from Europe's great cities - such as Prague, Munich, Venice, Budapest and Krakow - the green way on direct cross-border services.

Forget the cheap flight, and book an international rail journey to the Hungarian capital city from Slovakia, Czech Republic, Austria, Serbia, Romania and Croatia

Scotland and Ireland took huge steps towards the 2010 FIFA World Cup next year with wins over Macedonia and Cyprus respectively on Saturday, whilst Northern Ireland drew.

Want to find the real Eastern European Christmas spirit? One tip is the Bratislava Christmas markets in Slovakia, where mulled wine and good food outdo commercialism.

Women secretly served as couriers, code breakers, intelligence analysts and spies behind enemy lines for America's Office of Strategic Services.

At the 2006 Winter Olympics in the Italian city of Turin, competitors from the top 40 wealthiest nations took home 95.2% of all medals awarded at those Games.

America's economy is still tops in terms of GDP & GDP per capita, but other countries including China, India & Russia continue to show strong gains.

With an abundance of talent on its roster, Canada's junior hockey team snapped a lengthy gold medal drought and kicked off a stretch of international hockey supremacy.

The 32 competing nations will now know who they face, and where in the group stages of the World Cup next year after the draw in Cape Town earlier today.

Major cruise line offers reduced prices on bookings for late October-- great value for flexible travelers who wish to see Croatia, Hungary, Rumania, Czech Republic.

Those looking for low cost flights out of Eastern Europe have lost an option as SkyEurope goes out of business.

Quick, can you name the 10 richest members from the 25 European Union nations? How about 6 countries waiting to join the EU?

Sweden, Czech Republic and Turkey are among the big nations in world football to have failed to qualify for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

When spending a semester or year abroad in Vienna, consider getting out of the city and exploring the surrounding area. Here is a list of suggestions for day trips.

Poland has become very tourist-friendly since communism fell in 1989. Travel highlights include Warsaw, beauty and tragedy near Krakow and the mountains at Zakopane.

Martin Benka (1888-1971) Laid the Foundations of Modernist 20th Century Slovakian Painting.

Summer is the season for reggae festivals in several countries across the globe.

Footballers from Azerbaijan played for the USSR side until the break-up of the Soviet Union. Since then they have performed as a national side in their own right.

Managed by the European Central Bank (ECB), the euro is a symbol of unity and a tool of economic and monetary union (EMU) in Europe.

Since the break-up of the former Yugoslavia, the disparate states have enjoyed mixed fortune in international football. The results of Slovenia typify this.

To build sales to the Czech Republic, American exporters should target machinery, transport equipment, raw materials and chemical supplies for that developing nation.

Portugal, Finland, South Korea, Belgium, Spain and Hong Kong are among major trade economies that depend solely on natural gas imports from other countries.

FIFA has announced the seeded nations and final draw procedure ahead of the World Cup draw in Cape Town on the 4th of December.

Official tourist board websites can be valuable resources when researching and planning a trip in Eastern Europe.

The following events list is compiled from several sources, including websites of ISU, USFSA, and ISI. This information is current according to organization websites.

When you think about Halloween, what usually comes to mind is the traditional tricks and treats. But what about something more elaborate? Try this Beef "Ghoul"ash.

A Danube riverboat cruise offers a romantic way to visit German, Austrian, and Hungarian Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte) in Nuremberg, Passau, Vienna and Budapest.