Spectacular Slovakia: Culture and travel tips, page 11
Inspiration for outings, interesting weekend reads in a weekly overview of news about culture and travel in Slovakia. Compiled by Matúš Beňo, published every Friday. Sign up for Spectacular Slovakia newsletter.
Have you got any tips? You can reach Matúš at matus.beno@spectator.sk.
A tank road in Turiec remains a hidden gem for cyclists
There is a lot to read about in the new Spectacular Slovakia roundup.
British media impressed by Slovak Roma artists
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A weekly dose of the stories not to be missed, including ice-hockey and Eurovision.
American museum weeds out Czechoslovak cars
At the weekend caves will reopen, and so will a Bratislava city beach.
Nameless Bratislava Old Town places to receive names
John Selecky on an amazing search for his roots in Slovakia; lost tribute to Stalin taking on a modern twist.
The oldest Slovak love poem is erotic, humorous and short
Pandemic rules for cultural events revealed. BBC Travel writes about Slovak mountain porters.
Three Slovak castles recommended to royalty fans worldwide
A weekly exploration of Slovakia: Horehronie rail bikes and secret spots around Košice.
Slovakia is not sexy, nor a trendsetter, report claims
The best Los Angeles Kings’ Slovak players, and a Slovak rapper introduced to Nigeria.
Elvis, Charlie Chaplin and other Roma tour the east of Slovakia
Spread kindness with happy stones or plan a trip to a giant bench.
Slovakia ranked among the best for sustainable travel
Easter with Bulgarian food and a Slovak orchestra on BBC Radio 3.
Slovak obscenity hidden in The Beatles classic
This week, we look at the lives of some incredible women, including the recently deceased Czechoslovak 'Édith Piaf'.
How Slovak kids used to learn English from TV
A 10-year-old Slovak bass player, praised by Justin Timberlake, drops his first music video. Watch it here.
Slovak Yorkie with Elvis look grows famous on Instagram
Here is this week's list of culture and lifestyle stories, including Hamšík's move to Sweden.
Slovak Billie Eilish comes from Čadca
Your weekly dose of inspiration from Slovakia.
Slovakia has one of the most beautiful national parks in Europe
Bratislava has turned Italian and will become French soon. Musical vaccine for Slovakia. Find out more in the roundup.
Škoda cars and the West-East abyss. What do they share?
Here is your weekly roundup of travel and culture stories.
Roundup: A virtual exhibition, inspired by Alfonz Mucha, ironises Slovak history
Bojnice Zoo closed, Košice Zoo reopened, and a safari experience planned in Bratislava Zoo.
Roundup: A Slovak short film’s hat trick at a Los Angeles festival
A Slovak oak and a Slovak museum want to be the best in Europe.
Roundup: Dr Jo, Slovak trailblazer who changed English football, has died at 84
Jozef Vengloš managed Birmingham’s Aston Villa and Celtic Glasgow.
Roundup: Košice pays tribute to one of the world’s greatest male ballet dancers
The State Theatre Košice has premiered a new ballet performance about Rudolf Nureyev online.
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