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Where to Ski: Jasna in Slovakia or Tignes in France?

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The skiing is better in Tignes but Jasna is cheaper and offers more variety

14 years ago

Destination Slovakia: Backpacking on the Gerlach Peak

Aleksandr Shatskih

For any backpacker, experienced or not, adventuring on the Gerlach Peak without a guide is an unnecessary risk.

15 years ago

Slovakia’s Pohoda Festival Begins This Week

Aleksandr Shatskih

For those visiting Slovakia this week, the open air Pohoda Music Festival kicks off on this Thursday 7, July – Saturday the 9th of July. One of the largest such events in Slovakia, the festival features alternative music, rock, pop, dance music, world music, house, techno, drum and bass, hip hop, and even dance and literature workshops.

15 years ago

Eco-Tourism in Slovakia: It’s A Bear Necessity

Aleksandr Shatskih

For travelers seeking to give something back to nature and experience an adventure all rolled into one, the mountainous countryside of Slovakia provides a remarkable backdrop for the holiday of a lifetime. The Tatras Mountains in Slovakia are an inescapably beautiful sight, and they provide a perfect natural habitat for some of the last remaining […]

15 years ago

Carpathian Nations Agree Sustainable Tourism Deal

Aleksandr Shatskih

The seven Eastern European countries that share the Carpathian Mountains have made an important deal to jointly manage the development of sustainable tourism in the region, it has been announced. Sustainable tourism is of course, fundamentally important to the region, hence the countries willingness to adopt the UN Environment Program and UNWTO-drafted Protocol on Sustainable […]

15 years ago

Get the Treatment at Piestany – Slovakia’s Best Kept Secret

Phil Butler

For your upcoming trip to Eastern Europe, Slovakia in particular, the Concours D´Elegance “Golden Ribbons” classic car show in Piešťany is a chance to kill two birds with one visit. Sponsored by the world famous Health Spa Piešťany, the show runs from June 2nd until June 5th.

15 years ago

DoubleTree by Hilton Opening Soon in Bratislava

Mihaela Lica Butler

Hilton Worldwide continues to grow its presence in Eastern Europe, with development resources dedicated to countries in the region including Romania, Hungary, Turkey, Russia and Slovakia.

15 years ago

Slovakia’s Premier Travel Expo To Kick Off

Phil Butler

ITF SlovakiaTour 2011 kicks off in Bratislava, Slovakia this month. From the 20th to the 23rd of January, Slovakia hosts one of Europe’s largest travel expos. Thousands of visitors are slated to attend this year’s event to see the latest travel exhibitions from industry leaders.

15 years ago

Slovakia Calling: Christmas Market in Bratislava

Mihaela Lica Butler

In Bratislava, adults are children again, for one month, beginning November 19 to December 23, 2010. It’s the time of the Christmas Market.

15 years ago

Why Slovakia Emerges As Investment Mecca

Phil Butler

Slovakia, Europe’s most centrally located and one of the world’s fastest growing countries just may be the real estate investment Mecca of 2011. Vast governmental infrastructure projects, a revamping of many dated industries, and an already vibrant economy spell profit. Will Slovakia’s boom real estate market return along with other economic recovery? Why not?

15 years ago

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