Living in Slovakia
Articles About Life in Slovakia
Parks and Gardens in Bratislava, Slovakia
Sad Janka Krala Sad Janka Krala is a park in the Petrzalka borough of Bratislava, and it is one of the oldest municipal parks in Europe. It was established in the 1770s, and named after a Slovak poet. The Danube River bounds the park to the north, across from Old Town. The famous gothic tower (above) is the main landmark in Sad Janka Krala, which [...]
Learning the Social Customs of Slovakia
Slovakia is traditionally a rural culture, descending from people who settled around the Danube River basin around the 6th and 7th centuries. Though there was some industrialization took place under the Soviet regime, it still remains mostly a farming country with some modern regions. Bratislava is the largest Slovak city, with a population around [...]
Exploring the Cities of Slovakia: Bratislava, Kosice and Trencin
Bratislava Bratislava is Slovakia's capital and largest city, with a population of 429,000. It is located on the Danube River, in Southwestern Slovakia. The city borders both Austria and Hungary, making it the only capital with two national borders! Vienna and Budapest are both easily accessible from Bratislava via bus. This city is the [...]
European Skiing: The Tatra Mountains
If you're a mountain sport fan who is moving to Europe, you should check out the Tatra Mountains. They have tons of beautiful ski resorts for the upcoming winter. Plus it is much less expensive to go there as opposed to the Alps or more of the other European mountains. The Tatras are part of the Carpathian Mountain range. They had traditionally [...]



















