Slovakia

The little town of Modra  lies in Western Slovakia, and has been for many centuries now, an important centre for both handicrafts as well as wine. Best known of the local crafts of Modra ... [full story]

Many shops in Bratislava are open seven days a week, and with a little perseverance, you should be able to find good buys- especially handicrafts and folk art- from all over the country. Keep ... [full story]

Bratislava does not offer the wide variety you’d expect in a city in West Europe- say Paris or Vienna- but it’s surprisingly full of culinary adventures for anybody who’s willing to search a bit. ... [full story]

Bratislava isn’t overcrowded with smart and glitzy hotels, but there are modern establishments and a number of old, elegant properties that are very comfortable- and pretty expensive. Similarly priced are the `boatels’- small but ... [full story]

Bratislava is good for a visit all year round. May, June and September are the prime visiting months, with April and October the cooler time of the year in Bratislava. The Slovak holiday season ... [full story]

Bratislava has a good network of buses and trams, which cover almost every square inch of the city. They are a good and convenient way to get around, and cheap too, if you purchase ... [full story]