List of author's articles, page 4
Volunteers across Slovakia had their hearts in the right city
This year, 10,158 volunteers participated in Náše Mesto, the largest corporate volunteering event in central Europe.
Spectacular Slovakia #38: A slightly terrifying kind of paradise
Don’t go to Slovenský raj without a good pair of hiking boots and some nerve.
Spectacular Slovakia #37: Leaky roofs and broomball: Life as an expat was never dull
Slovaks were always warm towards us, despite our witches brooms, says former diplomat Jacqui Fay.
Spectacular Slovakia #34: Bratislava on two wheels
Anna and James have tried Bratislava’s yellow bikes. How do they work for tourists?
Blog: Why a trip to the Tatras during Easter is a must
Saunas, šulance and a little bit of snow: springtime in the Tatras is glorious.
Blog: Bike-sharing: How to discover Bratislava in one day
Tourists can take advantage of a convenient bike-sharing service for €6 a day.
Foreigners grapple with hate speech in Slovakia
Witnesses and victims are encouraged to report hate speech and hate crime to one of several resources available to them.
Spectacular Slovakia #28: Where to take your dog in Bratislava
New Yorker Dave Rubin knows the best dog-friendly places in Bratislava.
Spectacular Slovakia #25: When drinking with locals in Orava, don’t try to keep up
Dave Rubin recommends visiting the northernmost region of Slovakia.
Spectacular Slovakia #22: Looking for a scenic day trip? Walk to Poland and the Czech Republic
What does a New Yorker appreciate about the remote region of Kysuce?
“By a sharp knife” cuts through the heart of injustice in Slovakia
A film inspired by the 2005 murder of student Daniel Tupý will be premiered to the Slovak public on February 21.
Spectacular Slovakia #18: Be a miner for a day
You cannot walk more than a few metres without seeing some symbol of Banská Štiavnica’s rich mining history.
Global traditions vary but meaning of Christmas is universal
Coconut cake, Home Alone, and piñatas. Foreigners living in Bratislava share how they celebrate the yuletide season.
How can we improve the integration of foreigners in Bratislava?
Municipalities recognise there is a lack of outreach on the part of administrators to foreigners, but the problem goes both ways.
Spectacular Slovakia #12: What makes golf in Slovakia special?
Some golf courses are inexpensive and offer a chance to beginners.
Backpacks made in Slovakia: Minimalism breeds magic
Hana Komanová and Kerim Hudson made a unique backpack business from a grandmother’s canvas and Esperanto.
Spectacular Slovakia #9: Wine festival also gives you a taste of Slovak street food
American travellers experienced a Slovak-style Thanksgiving in western Slovakia.
Why should you plant a linden tree this autumn?
3,000 linden trees, planted on special anniversaries since the foundation of Czechoslovakia, have been discovered in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and abroad.
Halušky brings me back to mama’s food, says Spanish restaurant owner
Multicultural couple in Bratislava finds success with fusion tapas.
Spectacular Slovakia #2: Running and sightseeing in Bratislava
Where to go for a run in Bratislava? Anna Fay shares her tips with active travellers.
- Famous polyglot gets an adrenaline rush learning new languages
- Descendants of Slovak migrants eye citizenship, see opportunity in a now-debated amendment
- Canadian native turns phonetic trick into a popular Bratislava café
- Australian in Slovakia: Bratislava has a great vibe
- Slovak for Congress: Krupina native makes a splash on Arizona’s political scene
- Backpacks made in Slovakia: Minimalism breeds magic
- Slovak migrant shares the stories of other migrants to understand her own
- Číž spa water once even sent to USA
- Slovakia clings to its gas transit dream, even as pipelines burn
- What abides: Giving a shit
- Strange romance: Slovak leaders’ affection for Russia has yo-yoed
- A paper that wasn’t supposed to last
- The Slovak-American who wants the world to witness the quality of Slovak wines
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- Volkswagen Slovakia posts strong 2024 results despite tariff threat
- News digest: 350 brown bears to be culled as Slovakia declares emergency
- Foot-and-mouth outbreak hits major Slovak cattle farm near Austrian and Czech borders Photo
- Číž spa water once even sent to USA
- A diplomat who thrives on building bridges…and making things happen
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- What abides: Giving a shit
- Flats in Bratislava are getting smaller, otherwise no one would buy them
- Strange romance: Slovak leaders’ affection for Russia has yo-yoed
- Foot-and-mouth outbreak hits major Slovak cattle farm near Austrian and Czech borders Photo
- Trading McDonald’s for the front lines
- From Mexico to Slovakia – finding a new life Audio
- A paper that wasn’t supposed to last
- Bratislava satellite town breaks records and keeps expanding
- News digest: Bear suspected of killing man in central Slovakia
- News digest: 350 brown bears to be culled as Slovakia declares emergency
- We are partners, friends and Allies
- Slovak dad drops everything for son’s NHL debut — even a flight
- Foot-and-mouth outbreak hits major Slovak cattle farm near Austrian and Czech borders Photo
- The Slovak-American who wants the world to witness the quality of Slovak wines
- France and Slovakia: Believing, loving, and working together
- Then … Now
- Last Week: As disease spreads, Fico no longer insists on a “different opinion”
- Trading McDonald’s for the front lines
- Dialects: can west understand east?
- News digest: Thousands march as Fico stands by “Russian-style” NGO bill Photo
- Slovakia clings to its gas transit dream, even as pipelines burn
- Volkswagen Slovakia posts strong 2024 results despite tariff threat
- Syrian about to finally finish hotel in Bratislava started 17 years ago
- Číž spa water once even sent to USA
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
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