Articles related to "Slovakia"
Slovakia Travel Guide
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.
bratislava sights • slovakia tourism • old town • bojnice castle • high tatra mountains
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.
bratislava sights • slovakia tourism • old town • bojnice castle • high tatra mountains
Best Undiscovered Slovak Castles
Whether you're a history buff or a romantic at heart, these three castles will fire up your imagination.
slovak castles • european castles • major attractions in slovakia • slovakia attractions and landmarks • krasna horka
Whether you're a history buff or a romantic at heart, these three castles will fire up your imagination.
slovak castles • european castles • major attractions in slovakia • slovakia attractions and landmarks • krasna horka
Eastern Europe opens up its borders
The Travelsleuth looks at the potential for tourism in Slovakia, Poland and other Eastern European States preparing to join the European Union in May, 2004.
britain • czech • republic • germany • austria
The Travelsleuth looks at the potential for tourism in Slovakia, Poland and other Eastern European States preparing to join the European Union in May, 2004.
britain • czech • republic • germany • austria
Ski Slovakia
Lesser known than its neighbor, Slovakia is a wonderful place to visit, especially if you're looking for some good ski slopes
slovakia • czech republic • ski • velvet revolution • velvet divorce
Lesser known than its neighbor, Slovakia is a wonderful place to visit, especially if you're looking for some good ski slopes
slovakia • czech republic • ski • velvet revolution • velvet divorce
Day Trip to Trnava, Slovakia
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.
trnava sightseeing • day trips from bratislava • slovak national revival • olah’s seminary • archbishop’s palace synagogue
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.
trnava sightseeing • day trips from bratislava • slovak national revival • olah’s seminary • archbishop’s palace synagogue
Kosice, East 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!)
major attractions in slovakia • slovakia attractions and landmarks • kosice attractions • kosice walking tour • st. elizabeth's cathedral
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!)
major attractions in slovakia • slovakia attractions and landmarks • kosice attractions • kosice walking tour • st. elizabeth's cathedral
Palm Sunday Traditions in Slovakia
Slovaks celebrate Palm Sunday by using branches rather than palms. It is the last moment of joy before the solemnity of Holy Week.
slovakia • slovak • palm sunday • kvetna nedela • lent
Slovaks celebrate Palm Sunday by using branches rather than palms. It is the last moment of joy before the solemnity of Holy Week.
slovakia • slovak • palm sunday • kvetna nedela • lent
Slovakia’s Bojnice Castle
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.
bojnice castle • bojnice chateau • slovak castles • chateaux czechoslovakia • count pálffy
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.
bojnice castle • bojnice chateau • slovak castles • chateaux czechoslovakia • count pálffy
Folklore Festivals
Places to look for folklore festivals with its tradition in Slovakia
folklore • song • dance • music • musician
Places to look for folklore festivals with its tradition in Slovakia
folklore • song • dance • music • musician
River Cloud on the Danube
Not all European vacations are alike, if you're up for a lazy, carefree week of cruising on the Danube then book yourself a cruise on the River Cloud traveling through Eastern Europe.
cruise • river cloud • eastern europe • austria • slovakia
Not all European vacations are alike, if you're up for a lazy, carefree week of cruising on the Danube then book yourself a cruise on the River Cloud traveling through Eastern Europe.
cruise • river cloud • eastern europe • austria • slovakia
Slovak Castles
... their history, lifestyle, culture of the time in past centuries, and where to go to see them.
castle • slovak • tourist • exhibition • lifestyle
... their history, lifestyle, culture of the time in past centuries, and where to go to see them.
castle • slovak • tourist • exhibition • lifestyle
Unusual Museums
Tired of staring at the same old Rembrandts and Picassos? Are all the Michaelangelos, DaVinici’s and Van Gogh’s turning into one multicolored blur?
amsterdam • berlin • vienna • slovakia
Tired of staring at the same old Rembrandts and Picassos? Are all the Michaelangelos, DaVinici’s and Van Gogh’s turning into one multicolored blur?
amsterdam • berlin • vienna • slovakia
My European Valentine
The Travelsleuth looks at some romantic options to please his Lady on Valentine's Day and opts for a weekend on the banks of the Danube in the charming Slovak capital Bratislava.
bratislava • paris • london • eurostar • barcelona
The Travelsleuth looks at some romantic options to please his Lady on Valentine's Day and opts for a weekend on the banks of the Danube in the charming Slovak capital Bratislava.
bratislava • paris • london • eurostar • barcelona
Prague, Czech Republic by Rail
Visit the Czech capital from Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovakia and Hungary by getting a direct train to Prague's Hlavni Nadrazi station.
prague czech republic • international trains • travel time • rail journey • hlavni nadrazi station
Visit the Czech capital from Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovakia and Hungary by getting a direct train to Prague's Hlavni Nadrazi station.
prague czech republic • international trains • travel time • rail journey • hlavni nadrazi station
Welcome to the New Europe!
The Travelsleuth looks at the newly acceding States to the European Union and suggests visiting Slovakia now while prices are still cheap.
riga • tallin • vilnius • estonia • lithuania
The Travelsleuth looks at the newly acceding States to the European Union and suggests visiting Slovakia now while prices are still cheap.
riga • tallin • vilnius • estonia • lithuania
The Twelve Days of Christmas
The Travelsleuth considers a Christmas in Europe with his Lady this year, limbering up for the festive season with a visit to a famed fish restaurant in Bruges before enjoying the picturesque Christmas Markets of southern Germany, Austria and Slovakia.
europe • travelsleuth • france • germany • belgium
The Travelsleuth considers a Christmas in Europe with his Lady this year, limbering up for the festive season with a visit to a famed fish restaurant in Bruges before enjoying the picturesque Christmas Markets of southern Germany, Austria and Slovakia.
europe • travelsleuth • france • germany • belgium
August 21, 1968; Soviet Invasion of Czechoslovak
Reformer Alexander Dubcek & the Czech Communist Party declared "democratic socialism" in August 1968; but Warsaw Pact nations & Moscow hard liners were not listening.
soviet invasion • prague spring • action program • alexander dubcek • warsaw pact
Reformer Alexander Dubcek & the Czech Communist Party declared "democratic socialism" in August 1968; but Warsaw Pact nations & Moscow hard liners were not listening.
soviet invasion • prague spring • action program • alexander dubcek • warsaw pact
Christmas In Eastern, Central and Northern Europe
Christmas traditions, markets, customs & more in this wonderful part of the world!
christmas • xmas • st. nick • advent • russia
Christmas traditions, markets, customs & more in this wonderful part of the world!
christmas • xmas • st. nick • advent • russia
Holy Thursday Slovak Traditions
Traditions in Slovakia associated with preparing for the Easter holiday on Holy Thursday.
slovak • slovakia • folk customs • folk • customs
Traditions in Slovakia associated with preparing for the Easter holiday on Holy Thursday.
slovak • slovakia • folk customs • folk • customs
Slovak Customs During Holy Week
Slovaks girls traditionally threw out winter and prepared for spring during the first days of Holy Week.
slovak • slovakia • customs • traditions • spring
Slovaks girls traditionally threw out winter and prepared for spring during the first days of Holy Week.
slovak • slovakia • customs • traditions • spring
Slovak Mass and Easter Customs
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.
easter • customs • slovakia • mass • traditions
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.
easter • customs • slovakia • mass • traditions
Summer Festivals and Celebrations
Everyone loves a party, and Europeans certainly don't hide that fact. They take advantage of the warm weather and long days of summer, and play host to an incredible array of parades, festivals, concerts and celebrations
european festivals • summer festivals • poland • slovakia • spain
Everyone loves a party, and Europeans certainly don't hide that fact. They take advantage of the warm weather and long days of summer, and play host to an incredible array of parades, festivals, concerts and celebrations
european festivals • summer festivals • poland • slovakia • spain
Summer Travel in Europe
The summer season has arrived--or at least, June 15 is the traditional date when airfares and hotel rates rise, as they brace themselves for the summertime rush.
summer • europe • paris • louvre • prague
The summer season has arrived--or at least, June 15 is the traditional date when airfares and hotel rates rise, as they brace themselves for the summertime rush.
summer • europe • paris • louvre • prague
Weck, Worscht un' Woi!
Weck, Worscht un' Woi! The Travelsleuth remembers his days in Germany visiting the the world's biggest wine festival at Bad Duerkheim, described by one local poet as the only festival where you meet up with good friends whom you have never seen before!
duerkheim • mannheim • heidelberg • rheinland • pfalz
Weck, Worscht un' Woi! The Travelsleuth remembers his days in Germany visiting the the world's biggest wine festival at Bad Duerkheim, described by one local poet as the only festival where you meet up with good friends whom you have never seen before!
duerkheim • mannheim • heidelberg • rheinland • pfalz
World of Caves
The best ones from the world of caves that attracts tourists
ice • cave • dripstone • cavern • lake
The best ones from the world of caves that attracts tourists
ice • cave • dripstone • cavern • lake
Train Services to Vienna, Austria
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.
vienna austria • international trains • travel time • europe’s great cities • green way
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.
vienna austria • international trains • travel time • europe’s great cities • green way
Bratislava Christmas Markets
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.
bratislava christmas markets • slovakia advent season • lokse potato crepes • mulled wine • honey wine mead
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.
bratislava christmas markets • slovakia advent season • lokse potato crepes • mulled wine • honey wine mead
Richest GDP Countries 2006
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.
richest gdp countries 2006 • world’s wealthiest & fastest-growing gdp • fastest gdp growth per capita • u.s. trade deficit • china gdp
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.
richest gdp countries 2006 • world’s wealthiest & fastest-growing gdp • fastest gdp growth per capita • u.s. trade deficit • china gdp
Skiing Trips
A short review of ski resorts in Slovakia, which is a magical place for skiing.
winter • snow • ski • skiing • resorts
A short review of ski resorts in Slovakia, which is a magical place for skiing.
winter • snow • ski • skiing • resorts
Economic Recovery Linked to Political Reform
Freedom House findings show that countries in the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe are better off, the more they adopt democracy and the free market.
Freedom House findings show that countries in the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe are better off, the more they adopt democracy and the free market.
Grand Circle Cruises: New Discount
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.
grand circle • senior cruises • discount cruise • eastern europe • danube
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.
grand circle • senior cruises • discount cruise • eastern europe • danube
SPRINGTIME
Spring begins on March 20, 2001; it is the time of year when the frozen days of winter have ended and a time of new beginnings. There are many activities that go on during this time of the Earth reawaking. This article is about some of those things that people can do for fun as spring arrives in all her splendor.
spring • winter • flowers • daffodils • cherry blossoms
Spring begins on March 20, 2001; it is the time of year when the frozen days of winter have ended and a time of new beginnings. There are many activities that go on during this time of the Earth reawaking. This article is about some of those things that people can do for fun as spring arrives in all her splendor.
spring • winter • flowers • daffodils • cherry blossoms
Traditional Folklore
Discover the charm and beauty of unique folklore and its architecture.
folklore • folk • tradition • music • dance
Discover the charm and beauty of unique folklore and its architecture.
folklore • folk • tradition • music • dance
Richest EU Countries
Quick, can you name the 10 richest members from the 25 European Union nations? How about 6 countries waiting to join the EU?
european union gnp per capita • eu gnp per capita • richest european union countries • poorest european union countries • richest european union nations
Quick, can you name the 10 richest members from the 25 European Union nations? How about 6 countries waiting to join the EU?
european union gnp per capita • eu gnp per capita • richest european union countries • poorest european union countries • richest european union nations
Beans Around the World
When just getting there isn't enough, take a can of beans on your trip.
travel humor • travel humour • travel writing contest • free travel • food tours
When just getting there isn't enough, take a can of beans on your trip.
travel humor • travel humour • travel writing contest • free travel • food tours
Esztergom
A town with 30,000 inhabitants situated on the right bank of the Danube. Many schools make it the cultural centre of the surrounding district and it is the centre of the Roman Catholic Church in Hungary.
esztergom • hungary • danube • church • castle
A town with 30,000 inhabitants situated on the right bank of the Danube. Many schools make it the cultural centre of the surrounding district and it is the centre of the Roman Catholic Church in Hungary.
esztergom • hungary • danube • church • castle
The Deaths of Austria and Czechoslovakia - Part 4
Against all morality, at the craven wishes of a set of aging Allied politicians, the last part of Europe that Hitler was to get without a fight, was given to him
Against all morality, at the craven wishes of a set of aging Allied politicians, the last part of Europe that Hitler was to get without a fight, was given to him
The Lutheran Church in Hungary
A brief look at the Lutheran church in Hungary.
luther • hungary • slovak • german • mátyás dévai bíró
A brief look at the Lutheran church in Hungary.
luther • hungary • slovak • german • mátyás dévai bíró
Appropriate Gift-Giving: The Case of Pokémon
Explains why certain groups or people from certain countries may be sensitive to receiving a Pokémon gift for their child. The reasons for this sensitivity is given.
gifts • pokémon
Explains why certain groups or people from certain countries may be sensitive to receiving a Pokémon gift for their child. The reasons for this sensitivity is given.
gifts • pokémon
Dependent Natural Gas Importers
Portugal, Finland, South Korea, Belgium, Spain and Hong Kong are among major trade economies that depend solely on natural gas imports from other countries.
dependent natural gas importers • top gas importing countries • global imports of natural gas • total world gas imports • natural gas import statistics
Portugal, Finland, South Korea, Belgium, Spain and Hong Kong are among major trade economies that depend solely on natural gas imports from other countries.
dependent natural gas importers • top gas importing countries • global imports of natural gas • total world gas imports • natural gas import statistics
Tourist Board Resource List
Official tourist board websites can be valuable resources when researching and planning a trip in Eastern Europe.
tourist board websites • eastern europe official websites • tourist information centers • eastern europe tourist boards • mediterranean as it once was
Official tourist board websites can be valuable resources when researching and planning a trip in Eastern Europe.
tourist board websites • eastern europe official websites • tourist information centers • eastern europe tourist boards • mediterranean as it once was
Beef Goulash
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.
slavic cuisine • beef goulash • hungarian paprika • paprika • beef main dishes
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.
slavic cuisine • beef goulash • hungarian paprika • paprika • beef main dishes
Black Sea Cruising
You can cruise the Danube along the border of Romania and Bulgaria, reaching the Danube Delta just south of Ukraine; and then the entire Black Sea is at your fingertips.
black sea • eastern europe cruise • danube cruising • sevastopol stopover • romanian border
You can cruise the Danube along the border of Romania and Bulgaria, reaching the Danube Delta just south of Ukraine; and then the entire Black Sea is at your fingertips.
black sea • eastern europe cruise • danube cruising • sevastopol stopover • romanian border
Bratislava’s Old Town
Slovakia's capital city, Bratislava, isn't as famous as its neighbors Prague or Vienna - yet. Take the chance to visit the Bratislava Castle and enjoy the Old Town.
bratislava old town • slovak national museum • bryndzove halushky • novy most bridge • st martin's cathedral
Slovakia's capital city, Bratislava, isn't as famous as its neighbors Prague or Vienna - yet. Take the chance to visit the Bratislava Castle and enjoy the Old Town.
bratislava old town • slovak national museum • bryndzove halushky • novy most bridge • st martin's cathedral
Champions League Qualifiers R1
The winners of the Welsh and Irish leagues face fixtures against the victors in Slovenia, Luxembourg, Malta, Croatia, Slovakia, Andorra, Lithuania and Finland.
champions league qualifiers • round one • 2007/2008 • derry city • linfield northern ireland
The winners of the Welsh and Irish leagues face fixtures against the victors in Slovenia, Luxembourg, Malta, Croatia, Slovakia, Andorra, Lithuania and Finland.
champions league qualifiers • round one • 2007/2008 • derry city • linfield northern ireland
Countries Covered at eeuroperussia
Definitions in Europe are tricky: check our list of 15 countries to see what you can expect to learn about at Eastern Europe and Russia Travel.
population eastern european nations • former yugoslavia states • baltic states estonia latvia lithuania • velvet divorce czech slovak • black sea coastline
Definitions in Europe are tricky: check our list of 15 countries to see what you can expect to learn about at Eastern Europe and Russia Travel.
population eastern european nations • former yugoslavia states • baltic states estonia latvia lithuania • velvet divorce czech slovak • black sea coastline
Currencies in Eastern Europe
When traveling around Eastern Europe, chances are you're changing currencies regularly. How can you get zloty, tolar and koruna straight in your mind, and your wallet?
eastern european currencies • introduction of euro • european union economic agreements • oanda currency converter • coin collecting
When traveling around Eastern Europe, chances are you're changing currencies regularly. How can you get zloty, tolar and koruna straight in your mind, and your wallet?
eastern european currencies • introduction of euro • european union economic agreements • oanda currency converter • coin collecting
Eastern European Newspapers
Planning a trip to Eastern Europe or want to keep up with your favorite culture? Local English-language and ex-pat newspapers are perfect for up-to-date information.
english-language newspapers • eastern europe ex-pat populations • slovak spectator • russian newspapers in english • moscow news
Planning a trip to Eastern Europe or want to keep up with your favorite culture? Local English-language and ex-pat newspapers are perfect for up-to-date information.
english-language newspapers • eastern europe ex-pat populations • slovak spectator • russian newspapers in english • moscow news
Folk Museums
Learn more about folk open-air museums in Slovakia and its style.
open-air musuems • folk museum • folk village • lifestyle • customary food
Learn more about folk open-air museums in Slovakia and its style.
open-air musuems • folk museum • folk village • lifestyle • customary food
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