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How to spend a perfect day in Terchová, without much effort

Happy Train is a tourist train that operates in Terchová all year long.

On its ‘Happy Train’, visitors to the Slovak town can hear about a dinosaur – and then hit the hiking trails. Peter Dlhopolec 2. aug2. Aug 2023, at 0:00

First rector of Petersburg university came from Slovakia

A pub is one of 50 buildings that can be found in the open-air museum branch of the Museum of Ukrainian Culture in Svidník.

The rector is one of the personalities featured in the oldest ethnic museum in Slovakia. Peter Dlhopolec 15. feb15. Feb 2022, at 12:07

In this part of Slovakia, you will quickly forget about the Tatras and Bratislava

Strečno resident Ivan, 21, works as a rafter from April to October. He has been doing this job for six years. Strečno Castle can be seen in the background.

The Malá Fatra region is home to one of the most vibrant Slovak cities, but it is Terchová and nearby hills that you will fall in love with. Peter Dlhopolec 31. aug31. Aug 2021, at 23:08

Slovak valley full of divine encounters

A view from Lietava Castle in the Rajec Valley.

The Rajec Valley fits in an ancient Greek spa, the incredible Slovak Bethlehem, the unique village of Čičmany, and more. Peter Dlhopolec 18. aug18. Aug 2021, at 12:51

A land of Gorals, Hviezdoslav and great ice cream: Orava

Tourists raft on the Orava river in the village of Oravský Podzámok, which is home to Orava Castle.

This region in northern Slovakia is a place of active pursuits as well. Peter Dlhopolec 4. aug4. Aug 2021, at 8:26

New Bratislava exhibit takes you to 1930s Slovak America

Dancers perform in the streets of Trenčín, spotlighting the architecture of the city.

Culture, sports and travel stories rounded up in one place. Peter Dlhopolec 23. jul23. Jul 2021, at 8:47

Scattered around Kysuce, quaint hilltop villages work their magic

A man walks along a road in the Kýčera settlement in the Kysuce region.

Tips for what to see in the Kysuce region, from traditions to thrills. Peter Dlhopolec 19. jul19. Jul 2021, at 10:02

Luck seekers may find it in the Liptov region, together with a waterfall

The Liptovská Mara water dam near Liptovský Mikuláš is dubbed the Liptov sea.

Liptov is a holiday paradise, offering all sorts of adventures. Peter Dlhopolec 5. jul5. Jul 2021, at 8:00

The Slovak region compared to Tuscany is a big unknown

A paraglider flies over a valley from the Martinské hole mountains.

Set out on a trip to the Turiec region with a new Spectacular Slovakia podcast series. Peter Dlhopolec 17. jun17. Jun 2021, at 8:36

‘Miletička’ brings back childhood memories for the Austrian ambassador

Austrian Ambassador Margit Bruck-Friedrich is the last guest to talk about the Slovak capital in the Bratislava series of the Spectacular Slovakia Podcast.

Margit Bruck-Friedrich first discovered the iconic open-air market, which she adores, on a rainy day. Peter Dlhopolec 14. dec14. Dec 2020, at 10:16

How to balance a life well: Bustling Tokyo can learn from Bratislava

Japanese Ambassador Makoto Nakagawa on a bike trip in Bratislava.

Only in the podcast, Japan’s Ambassador Makoto Nakagawa reveals what Tokyo and Bratislava have in common. Peter Dlhopolec 7. dec7. Dec 2020, at 7:00

Bratislava’s smallness is an asset Rome or London are short of

Israeli Ambassador Boaz Modai visits the Tatras.

Israeli Ambassador Boaz Modai fell in love with Slovakia’s capital right away. Peter Dlhopolec 30. nov30. Nov 2020, at 7:16

Unlike Vienna, Bratislava has not turned its back on the Danube

Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation to the Slovak Republic Alexander Hoffet (left) after handing over the credentials to the President of the Slovak Republic Andrej Kiska in Bratislava on September 11, 2018.

Swiss Ambassador Alexander Hoffet on where he walks his dog, favourite spots, and the famous Bratislava rolls. Peter Dlhopolec 16. nov16. Nov 2020, at 8:00

Kapitulská Street lacks pubs and cafés. The German ambassador loves it

German Ambassador Barbara Wolf is the latest guest on the Spectacular Slovakia podcast.

Barbara Wolf visited Bratislava for the first time in the mid-1990s. Peter Dlhopolec 2. nov2. Nov 2020, at 8:00

The best concert I have ever heard was in Bratislava, says Dutch ambassador

Dutch Ambassador Henk Cor van der Kwast (left) plants tulips with Bratislava Mayor Matúš Vallo on October 21, 2020.

Ambassador Henk Cor van der Kwast cycles with Slovakia's mayors and loves the Slovak capital for its rich music history. Peter Dlhopolec 19. oct19. Oct 2020, at 10:22

I was struck by how multiethnic Bratislava is, a Canadian diplomat says

Canadian Chargé d'affaires John von Kaufmann during a cycling trip to Devín Castle.

Slovakia’s history is a fascinating story, Canadian Chargé d’affaires John von Kaufmann adds. Peter Dlhopolec 12. oct12. Oct 2020, at 10:38

A UK diplomat's journey through 90s Bratislava: No malls, Blue Church and Freddie Mercury

Nigel Baker was appointed British Ambassador to Slovakia in September 2020.

UK Ambassador Nigel Baker reminisces about the nineties in Bratislava. Peter Dlhopolec 5. oct5. Oct 2020, at 10:16

Bratislava reminds me of D.C., American diplomat claims

US Ambassador Bridget Brink visits Levoča in August 2020.

US Ambassador Bridget Brink shares what her year in Slovakia has been like since her arrival in August 2019. Peter Dlhopolec 21. sep21. Sep 2020, at 15:29

All you need to know about [fjúžn] 2020

People take part in the Umbrella March in Bratislava in mid-June 2019.

Many fjúžn festival events, including the Umbrella March, are planned in Bratislava despite pandemic restrictions. Peter Dlhopolec 16. sep16. Sep 2020, at 8:06

Dublin has the sea, but in Bratislava I have the forest on my doorstep

Dublin is more centralised, while Bratislava is more spread-out, Ireland's Ambassador Hilda Ó Riain said on the Spectacular Slovakia podcast.

Ireland's Ambassador Hilda Ó Riain talks about her life in Bratislava. Peter Dlhopolec 7. sep7. Sep 2020, at 7:16

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