Slovaks living abroad, page 4

Stories about Slovaks living abroad, Slovak citizenship, Slovak regions that faced heavy emigration in the past, and the descendants of Slovak emigrants. These stories are brought to you thanks to the FALATH & PARTNERS law firm.

The immigrant stories are a source of hope, encouragement and inspiration.

Life today feels tough, but our ancestors faced harder battles

In an age where millennials struggle with mortgages and the cost of living, it's easy to romanticize the past.

Myra Grignon with her Slovak citizenship certificate.

Bobaľky, pirohy, holúbky: find these traditional Slovak dishes in this Slovak-American's cookbook

Myra Grignon has relatives in Slovakia with whom she keeps in touch.

"My Slovak heritage, embodied by the family kitchen in Brownsville, compels me to this day."

The art of appreciating life’s little moments—a lesson from my Slovak ancestors

“Making koláče was not a secular tradition. At the heart of this whirl of walnuts and sweet dough lived prayers.”

Edward Monovich

Slovak Roots: knowing where you are going

Learn about a Facebook group that became a Slovak-American phenomenon.

The watchtower, shaped like a bullet casing, offers a fantastic vantage point to view the entire Death Valley.

Strike a pose with tanks and explore northeastern Slovakia: A must-see guide

The beauty of temples in the region is mixed with bunkers and tanks.

The Andy Warhol Museum in Medzilaborce is undergoing a complete reconstruction.

In a socialist town with a Warhol museum, they dream of Parisian vibes

Visitors to the modern art museum can contribute to the local economy.

One of Meehan's photos, shared with The Slovak Spectator, features his great-aunts, Bernadette and Mary, and people named Jan (XY's husband) and Halka.

How a Facebook group exploded into a Slovak-American cultural phenomenon

Michael Meehan started online community to help people reconnect with their ancestral heritage.

A memorial dedicated to Štefan Osuský in Brezová pod Bradlom.

The Slovak diplomat who introduced his country to the world

Štefan Osuský fought tooth and nail for every square metre of Czechoslovakia.

A charitable organisation distributes food to Italian immigrants at the Castle Garden immigration centre in New York City in 1872. The immigrants were jobless after having been cheated by a dishonest employment broker.

How corruption sparked mass emigration to America

Today, corruption is considered one of the factors pushing Slovaks to leave their homeland; 135 years ago, it facilitated their widespread departure.

The St. Rozália Cemetery, one of the most beautiful cemeteries in Košice, is a unique outdoor gallery of sculptures and small architectural works.

Tracing roots: Cemeteries and lost names of Slovak towns

Find out where the ancestors of Slovak emigrants might be buried.

What makes my roots so alive?

When I was with my parents, I never spoke anything but Slovak. Where we were living made no difference.

John Palka
Turák & vnuk distillery and brewery in Stará Turá.

Myjava aims for gastronomic fame with its fruity and purple products

Dine at the restaurant that hosted two presidents.

Myjava region is a paradise for cyclists.

In Myjava's hills, restaurant owners face tough times but find inspiration in brandy traditions

Welcome to the region of Slovak statesman Milan Rastislav Štefánik.

Stephen Nedoroscik, of United States, performs on the pommel during the men's artistic gymnastics team finals round at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 29, 2024, in Paris, France.
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Slovak Roots: Knowing where you come from

Meet the historian who flies to America to preserve Slovak heritage.

David Feher with his daughter Emily at Štrbské Pleso in Slovakia's High Tatra mountains.

“I hope to be a credit to the Slovak people,” says Slovak American

For one of David Feher's grandmothers, it was either an arranged marriage in central Europe or migration to the US.

Bravo building is a part of Košice Kulturpark.

The Košice revolution: How culture, IT, and industrial growth are shaping the city

Tourists suffering from the so-called "Košice syndrome", and changing economics on the horizon.

Famous writer Sándor Márai monument in Košice.

Košice: The city that surprises and delights visitors

Find more than you expect in Košice, from historical monuments to culinary experiences, including one of Slovakia's oldest breweries, Golem.

My grandfather John Mager, seated top center boldly holding the line with his western Pennsylvania coal mining crew in the early 1920s. He found a Slovak sweetheart also from Šariš in the U.S. and they had a large family, including my mother Elizabeth.

44 voices from afar write about determined Slovak ancestors, and how they never forgot home

In "Slovak Settlers", two writers join forces to bring the Slovak immigrant experience to life through the family stories of Slovak descendants.

Kenneth A. Duda
Vanessa O'Brien

Michigan-born explorer Vanessa O'Brien credits Slovak grandparents for shaping her journey

Vanessa O'Brien's journey from a challenging childhood to success.

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