Slovakia
Ski resorts of Slovakia
From the 50 km of pistes at Jasná-Chopok and the Alpine scenery of Tatranská Lomnica to smaller, family-friendly slopes just across the Polish border: a practical…
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Close to Poland
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Slovakia
The Žilina region attracts a million tourists a year
Orava Castle, the UNESCO-listed village of Vlkolínec, rafting on the Orava, a forest railway and a via ferrata on Martinské hole. Why a million tourists a…
Slovakia
Bratislava - a city that is changing its face
Bratislava is no longer just its castle and Old Town. The new Eurovea district on the Danube, the UFO observation deck and the wine town of…
Slovakia
Kežmarok and Dunajec rafting - two highlights of the "Tatry Spiš Pieniny" region
Kežmarok's UNESCO-listed wooden church, historic library and castle, then Dunajec rafting from the Slovak side combined with a bike ride to Červený Kláštor. Two highlights of…
Slovakia
Košice and Slovak Tokaj - the attractions of eastern Slovakia
Direct flights from Poland make Košice and the vineyards of Slovak Tokaj an easy city break. St Elisabeth Cathedral, Hlavná street, East Slovak cuisine and Tokaj…
Ukraine
Lviv and the castles of the Golden Horseshoe
Lviv's Market Square, Opera House and Lychakiv Cemetery, its open-air museum and local food, plus a day trip to the three Golden Horseshoe castles: Olesko, Pidhirtsi…
Slovakia
Slovakia's Orava - a region full of attractions just across the border
Just beyond the Polish border lies Orava, a Slovak region of Western Tatra peaks, thermal springs, wooden architecture and Orava Castle. Here is how to spend…
Czech Republic
Prague off the beaten track
Prague beyond the classic sights: the Metronome on Letná, the pubs of Žižkov, David Černý's provocative sculptures, the Studio ALTA arts centre, a Vietnamese "Little Hanoi"…
Interviews & tips
Anna Korcz and her travels
An interview with actress Anna Korcz at her Zacisze retreat on the River Wkra: independent travel, all-inclusive disappointments, Canada, Japan, skiing in South Tyrol and a…