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Re: any direct travel from Čičmany Slovakia to Cesky Budejovice

by WildRoo 20 May 2012

Hi Elmo, No, there are no direct trains from Žilina to Brno, and it would take more time to go through Brno anyway. A train from Žilina…
RE: any direct travel from Čičmany Slovakia to Cesky Budejovice

by Pohancenik 19 May 2012

Yeah, Cicmany is a very small village, you need to get to Zilina and then from there, there are regular buses and trains, but trains are…
Re: any direct travel from Čičmany Slovakia to Cesky Budejovice

by WildRoo 19 May 2012

Hi Elmo, Čičmany is a tiny village, it only has bus connections to the nearby towns. For the most direct route to get from Čičmany to…
Re: Two centre walking - Stary Smokovec and where in NP Muránska planina

by WildRoo 24 April 2012

The Muránska Planina national park is an excellent place to hike for a few days, though since the park receives few foreign visitors there…
Re: Hard to Get Anywhere from Ruzomberok

by WildRoo 10 April 2012

Ružomerok is on the main train line across Slovakia, compared to most small towns in Slovakia it's actually very well connected. Getting…
Re: High Tatras - hiking/backpacking

by WildRoo 02 March 2012

In the high summer season the main trails in the Slovak Tatras can be very busy with hikers (mostly Slovaks, Poles, Czechs), though there…
Re: Two Months in the Region

by WildRoo 01 March 2012

I can offer some suggestions for Slovakia, especially villages and places to experience folk culture. For some general ideas on attractions…
RE: Buy ticket to Krakow from Slovakia while in Slovakia or Prague?

by ig0r 29 February 2012

It will be possible both in Poprad and in Prague. Since Prague is a larger station and since you'll be buying a ticket from Czech border…
Re: One night stop between Krakow-Bratislava

by WildRoo 28 February 2012

If you are looking for a village to stay the night in that has some atmosphere and folk culture, I'd strongly recommend Čičmany, south…
RE: Scenic trains between Prague Krakow Budapest in any order

by ig0r 24 February 2012

OP, if you are not afraid of many train changes (which might be the case, if you like to stretch your legs during the journey), there's…
Scenic trains between Prague Krakow Budapest in any order

by oldertrainfreak 23 February 2012

I'm going to be taking trains through Europe in April, mostly to see scenery from the train window as well as visit some great cities…
RE: Suggested 7 day itinerary Kosice to Bratislava

by WaterhazardJack 16 January 2012

+We love hiking/climbing/biking/skiinggeneral outdoor activities+ Some good advice for you above...if you like hiking then the Tatra…
RE: To get from Krakow to Kosice

by battybilly 13 November 2011

Overnight train changing in Bohumin is another option. The schedule is.... Krakow Glowny - dep 21:54 Trzebinia dep 22:58 Oswie…
RE: SLOVAKIA HSOTELS?

by yanicko 25 August 2011

In Zilina or Kosice you can try to get cheap accommodation at university campus. In Zilina you can try this one [http://hliny.internaty.sk/?…
SLOVAKIA HSOTELS?

by jameswickens 24 August 2011

Are there any backpacker hostels in Zilina or Kosice for solo travelers? Hostelworld lists only expensive apts?
Re: Bratislava Bus Station to Train Station

by tully22 23 June 2011

Wildroo, I like the better connection you suggested. As to the Zilina map… I can find the train station and Tesco on Google Earth --…
Re: Bratislava Bus Station to Train Station

by tully22 08 June 2011

Wildroo, I can see I will have to get further east on some other trip. The pictures and blog are enchanting. It would be nice to have…
Re: Bratislava Bus Station to Train Station

by tully22 01 June 2011

Wildroo, Thank you very much for the translation offer. I did manage to use an online translator and get back to her. Thanks also…
Re: Bratislava Bus Station to Train Station

by tully22 23 May 2011

Excellent. I’ll do that. Since you’ve been so helpful, I’ll run this by you too (slipping over to Czech Rep). I’ll be taking the…
Public Transportaion in Slovakia

by tully22 08 May 2011

Hi folks, About public transportation in Slovakia: I have an itinerary I’d like to follow, and it involves taking quite a few +specific+…
train tickets prague to zilina

by sheilad 22 April 2011

I have not been to Europe in several years. I used to purchase rail passes in advance for my trips, but on my upcoming trip I will only…
Re: Cicmany

by tully22 16 April 2011

Hello to both of you and thank you. I am very much looking forward to going to Cicmany; it looks like a great place, and also taking…
Cicmany

by tully22 16 April 2011

Hi folks, I would like to stay in the village of Cicmany, Slovakia (nr Zilina), in mid September, and would like to find a place to stay…
Re: 1 to 2 days in Slovakia

by WildRoo 09 April 2011

Hi Sellulu2, when you say you have two days in Slovakia, I assume that means you will be leaving from Miskolc on the first day, want to…
Re: Strbske Pleso & Poprad - ....local travel & trips to Budapest/Prague

by WildRoo 13 January 2011

I'd say it's about fifteen minutes walk from the Zimny Stadion (winter stadium) to the train station in Poprad. There are signs pointing…