Spectacular Slovakia: Culture and travel tips, page 5
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.
Weekend: Fly your kite at festival near Slovakia's border
Piešťany is the place to be for all cinephiles. Visit a triple point in northern Slovakia to taste delicious cheese. Here's what to do during the weekend.
Weekend: Let the season of festivities and fairs begin
Autumn is the time to celebrate the grape harvest. Festivals for running...or a public transport for those not keen on running. Here's what to do during the weekend September 8-10.
Weekend: Zimbabwean traveller dubs the High Tatras "a hiker's dream"
New wave of circus artistry, a bit of Balkan magic and an international goulash competition. Here's what to do during the weekend September 1 - September 3.
Weekend: Even the plants will dance!
A little bit of magic in Bratislava, good wine and a showcase of Gemer's folklore. Here's what to try out during the weekend August 25 - August 27.
Weekend: Where Ukrainian and Slovak humour meets
Swap some plants, get your hips moving and do a good thing for the planet. Here's what to do on the weekend of August 18 - August 20.
Weekend: All kinds of festivals
This weekend will belong to all things medieval, cultural meetings at crossroads and movies of all kinds. Here's what to enjoy on the weekend from August 11 to August 13.
Weekend: A perfect Saturday? Stargazing with a glass of wine in hand
Get ready for weekend filled with good food, friendly faces from all over the world, knights and even rafting.
Weekend: Watch Slovakia from up above with an American YouTube channel
Japanese weekend in a Slovak castle, antique bazaar and festivals. Here's what to explore on the weekend of July 28 - July 30.
Weekend: How to be an astronomer on a budget
Get ready for the weekend with tips on exhibitions, live music and best places to explore the night sky for July 21-23.
Weekend: Foreigner praises free bottle of water on Czech train and lectures on delayed Slovak trains in video
Haunting legends of Bojnice Castle, Ukrainian and Slovak friendship in theatre and wonders you can see from a train. Get ready for the upcoming weekend July 14-16.
Weekend: US vlogger spends 12 hours in "super beautiful" Bratislava, shocked by public toilets
Lean back and enjoy some summer screenings or explore what gothic architecture has to offer. Read tips for weekend activities during the days of July 7-9!
Weekend: Time travel to Czechoslovak (and more) roads with veterans
An insight into queer lives, live music, cold caves and vehicles that will take you back. Enjoy tips for the upcoming weekend of June 30 - July 2.
Weekend: Ukrainian, Israeli and Slovak folklore side by side
For the weekend of June 23 - June 25, you'll be able to experience international poetry, folklore, yoga lessons and more. Enjoy the sunny days!
Weekend: Trip to the oldest opal mines in the world
Climbing in a rope parks, breathing in history near Košice and being immersed in the memory of an artist's life. Here are tips for June 16-18.
Weekend: A trip to the sea...in art
Bodies of water in art, summer markets and foreign movie nights. Here's what to do for the weekend of June 9 -11.
Weekend: Read on! Bratislava book festival is here
Architecture days, Košice meet Bratislava, horse riding and more for the weekend of June 2 - 4.
Weekend: Meet Alfons Mucha up close
Famous artist's artwork in Slovakia, fun biking and beloved classics in the philharmonic. Here's what to do during the weekend of May 26-28.
Weekend: Explore art in the middle of the Orava sea
The weekend holds promise for many activities, from art on an island to space to theatre and artisan markets. Here's what to do on weekend from May 19 to May 21.
Weekend: Prepare for Night of Museums and Galleries
Prepare for a weekend packed with museums, galleries and all the events connected to them. Get ready with us for May 12-14.
Weekend: After Bratislava’s City Days, it’s time for Košice
Weekend filled with activities in Košice, water fun, trips to Nitra and more for May 5 - 7.
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- 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
- What abides: Giving a shit
- Syrian about to finally finish hotel in Bratislava started 17 years ago
- Slovakia’s rising stars are changing what it means to lead
- What abides: Giving a shit
- Weekend: On your marks, get set... Running and marathon season beckons
- Číž spa water once even sent to USA
- Strange romance: Slovak leaders’ affection for Russia has yo-yoed
- News digest: Thousands march as Fico stands by “Russian-style” NGO bill Photo
- A diplomat who thrives on building bridges…and making things happen
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- Foot-and-mouth outbreak hits major Slovak cattle farm near Austrian and Czech borders Photo
- Foot-and-mouth outbreak hits major Slovak cattle farm near Austrian and Czech borders Photo
- What abides: Giving a shit
- Weekend: On your marks, get set... Running and marathon season beckons
- A paper that wasn’t supposed to last
- From Mexico to Slovakia – finding a new life Audio
- News digest: 350 brown bears to be culled as Slovakia declares emergency
- We are partners, friends and Allies
- Bratislava satellite town breaks records and keeps expanding
- Foot-and-mouth outbreak hits major Slovak cattle farm near Austrian and Czech borders Photo
- Slovak dad drops everything for son’s NHL debut — even a flight
- The Slovak-American who wants the world to witness the quality of Slovak wines
- France and Slovakia: Believing, loving, and working together
- Last Week: As disease spreads, Fico no longer insists on a “different opinion”
- Trading McDonald’s for the front lines
- What abides: Giving a shit
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- 'Don’t be afraid to use cash, say Slovak entrepreneurs as transaction tax begins
- Štítnik resumes hand-crafting Christmas ornaments after 25 years
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