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Spectacular Slovakia #26: It's not Middle-earth, it's Spiš
Northern Slovakia is the land of valleys, rolling hills and medieval towns.
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 #24: Hiking with little feet
Slovakia is a good place for easy hiking with kids.
Spectacular Slovakia #23: Visit the Nosferatu castle in Orava
Care for a plate of halušky? Sheep cheese is an acquired taste, say Americans.
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?
Spectacular Slovakia #21: Schnitzel is not the only thing we have in common
The outgoing Austrian Ambassador to Bratislava shares his experience living among Slovaks.
Spectacular Slovakia #20: Bratislava is like Prague, but without the crowds
You should get there before everybody else does.
Spectacular Slovakia #19: Prepare your cauldrons, it’s zabíjačka time
Naomi Hužovičová talks about her favourite topic - food.
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.
Spectacular Slovakia #17: A hidden landmark in the far west of Bratislava
Everyone has been to Devín at one time or another.
Spectacular Slovakia #14: It’s time to head east
Košice and Prešov make for a very different tourist experience than western Slovakia.
Spectacular Slovakia #13: At Christmas markets, you can drink bacon
Even though Christmas seems to come earlier every year, the markets in Bratislava are something to look forward to.
Spectacular Slovakia #12: What makes golf in Slovakia special?
Some golf courses are inexpensive and offer a chance to beginners.
Spectacular Slovakia #11: What does a city boy from Brooklyn like about Slovakia?
Dave Rubin came to Slovakia ten years ago and has lived in Bratislava ever since.
Spectacular Slovakia #10: Take a hike off the beaten track
Canadian hiker shares her tips for hikes in Slovakia, including some that you probably have not heard of yet.
Spectacular Slovakia #9: Wine festival also gives you a taste of Slovak street food
American travellers experienced a Slovak-style Thanksgiving in western Slovakia.
Spectacular Slovakia #8: Don’t skip the soup and prepare your sweet tooth
Canadian food blogger living in Slovakia introduces traditional Slovak cuisine in a new light.
Spectacular Slovakia #7: Twelve women in a pool and nobody says a word
American spa-goers took a trip to Trenčianske Teplice.
Spectacular Slovakia #6: In Slovak spas, don’t worry when they call a doctor
How to prepare for a visit to Slovak spas? Don Stoll and Pat Alexy Stoll have a lot of experiences to share.
Spectacular Slovakia #5: Where is the princess and the dragon?
Canadian blogger takes you around Smolenice, a small town with a fairy-tale castle but also a lesser-known Iron Age settlement.
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