A land of magnificent cities and majestic castles, Slovakia is one of European's most spectacular countries, even though many people outside the region might struggle to place it on a map. Often ...

Fairytale castles, mountain ranges, affordable prices and charming Bratislava—that’s Slovakia. If you haven’t heard of Slovakia, it’s not because it’s not a beautiful place. I would say it is not in ...

From Edinburgh to Prague and Romania to England, one of Europe's defining features is its castles. While many other European countries boast dozens of fairytale-like hidden castles, Slovakia is ...

It is true the town can be quiet, but occasional concerts, cafés in old legion buildings and bee-house sleepovers keep things interesting. We had barely reached Zvolen Castle when a wedding party ...

A ferrata beneath one of Europe’s largest medieval ruins, a Balinese retreat on the edge of town — this corner of central Slovakia is anything but predictable. Autumn in Zvolen reveals a town full of ...

Which European city has what appears to be a flying saucer hovering on top of a bridge tower? Bratislava, capital of Slovakia. This magnificent city is known for its impressive architecture, beautiful ...