Slovakia

How to Do a Bratislava Day Trip from Vienna

The beauty of travelling around Europe is that it’s often possible to visit multiple neighbouring countries within a short period of time without having to embark upon lengthy journeys. Some major cities are in such close proximity it’s possible to pop across the border in the morning, see a few sights and be back before bedtime. A Bratislava day trip from Vienna falls suitably into this category. If you’ve sampled … Read More

Ždiar, Slovakia: High Tatras on a Budget

Zdiar: Tatra Mountains on a Budget

Some places just draw you back. After spending months hopping between cities in Europe in 2010, I was craving some time in nature. I’d heard about Ždiar in Slovakia through travellers on the road and it sounded like the perfect place to do some hiking and get away from city life for a few days. My visit in 2010 exceeded expectations and when in 2016, I found myself visiting Budapest again … Read More