Slovakia


Top Foods from Slovakia

Slovakia shares a few favorites with neighboring countries, like Kofola and poppy seed-filled sweets, however the most famous dish for sure has to be the Bryndzové halušky. It’s either a hit or miss, depending on how flavorful you like your cheese. We were big fans of this deliciously cheesy dish, and couldn’t wait to try more authentic dishes.

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A Day in Bratislava and Devín Castle

The capital cities of Austria and Slovakia are only separated by a 90-minute train ride. So, logically, our next stop after Vienna was Bratislava. We didn’t really know what to expect from Slovakia, as it is a country often overlooked. But, we figured, why not spend a day in Bratislava to see what it is all about.

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Slovak Republic

Continent
Europe
Capital City
Bratislava
Languages
Hungarian
Slovak
Area
49,000 km2
Population
5.5m
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Timezone
UTC+01:00
UTC+02:00 (DST)
Neighbors
Austria
Czechia
Hungary
Poland
Ukraine

About Us

We, Mark & Herta, are currently backpacking through Europe, and eventually planning to settle in London. Beyond that? The possibilities are endless.

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