Spectacular Slovakia: Culture and travel tips, page 9
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: From "Outlaw Express" ride to hitting ski slopes for the last time
"The Bodyguard", a stage musical, has premiered in Slovakia. Join us in listening to the 2021 best-selling album.
Weekend: BBC Radio 1 plays her songs. Now she will tour with Imagine Dragons
We've got you covered on the last day of April and Labour Day.
Weekend: Yahoo! It's Bratislava City Days again
Here's what Bratislava's three-day festival offers throughout the weekend.
Weekend: Throwback to unbelievable Easter accidents
Set out on Easter hikes or watch Slovakia's best films of recent years.
Weekend: "Do you have hens?" a UK vlogger asks a Slovak villager
It is a relevant question to be asking ahead of Easter. But we have more to tell you about in this week’s roundup.
Weekend: A secret Poloniny area loved by communists
We also have a lot of Bratislava news to share with you in this week's Spectacular Slovakia Roundup, including Slovak Film Week.
Weekend: Warhol's legendary Marilyn Monroe set to make history
How well do you know the story of Bratislava sculptures?
Weekend: Slovak woman in Barcelona goes viral on Instagram and Tik Tok
Enjoy the first spring day by hiking Vtáčnik or watch a 1922 horror film.
Weekend: How Putin the Killer emerged
A Vietnamese Slovak, Ukraine and nature as an inspiration.
Weekend: Slovak squares will sing for Ukraine
We'll sing, we'll hike, and we'll visit Vukovar virtually.
Weekend: Follow in the footsteps of Piešťany's famous phantom
We're highlighting an unusual walking tour in Piešťany and a timeless Slovak specialty this week.
Weekend: Great views are overrated. This peak offers something different
Flume will perform at Pohoda 2022, Jake Bugg cancels his Bratislava concert.
Weekend: The worst Valentine's Day gift ideas for Slovaks
We've got you covered ahead of Valentine's Day. Avoid these gifts for your better half when in Slovakia.
Weekend: Walking through wet Paris in western Slovakia
We marked World Wetlands Day early in the week. Join us on a virtual trip to the Paris Swamps in this week's travel and culture roundup.
Weekend: Which big stars will gig in Bratislava and Prague in 2022?
As usual, you will also find weekend hiking tips in the Spectacular Slovakia Roundup.
Weekend: Cross-country skiers hit the beach in Banská Bystrica
A hike to Veľký Choč, dinosaur footprints, and a US hip hop legend. Read the latest culture and travel news from Slovakia.
Weekend: Slovak artist made it to Hollywood
Bratislava is collecting Christmas trees, Hriňová invites people to swim in the freezing water. Here is the latest travel/culture roundup.
Weekend: What if life was like a box of Czechoslovak chocolates?
Get more info in the culture-travel roundup, including Trenčín's aim to revive its fashion tradition.
Weekend: Things to do in Slovakia this New Year's weekend
Hike a peak where Poland and Slovakia meet, play a card game, or watch a classical music concert.
Weekend: All you want for Christmas is ...
Your Christmas edition of the Spectacular Slovakia Weekly Roundup. Happy holidays, Nutcrackers and Mashas!
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