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  1. WildRoo avatar

    Re: from Tokaj Hungary, any places to visit in Slovakia

    by WildRoo 17 May 2012

    Hi Elmo, To get across the border into Slovakia from Tokaj, take a train or bus to Miskolc (there is a convenient train at 7:52am), then…

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    RE: One week in Slovakia

    by ig0r 06 April 2012

    Hi sarahcsm! Given that you'll have less than 48 hours in Slovakia means squeezing in a visit to the Tatra Mts might be tricky, although…

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    RE: 13 day Itinerary- Budapest--Bratislava--Vienna--Prague, need a bit of help!

    by ig0r 01 April 2012

    Let me also add a few comments on your itinerary: I would suggest you visit something more than only capital cities. I would suggest…

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    RE: Scandinavia and Eastern Europe trip advice

    by etcap 29 February 2012

    For the Aggtelek caves, you can stay in Aggtelek village itself, where one entrance to the caves is located. Or if you want a prettier…

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    RE: Scandinavia and Eastern Europe trip advice

    by etcap 27 February 2012

    There is plenty of interest between Košice and Budapest, especially if you are into nature. Depending on the route you want to take, you…

  6. ig0r avatar

    RE: Winter car hire Budapest to Krakow

    by ig0r 09 February 2012

    > will the car drop off in another country makes this outrageously expensive Yes. >There is an overnight train at 8pm but we forfeit…

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    Re: Veľké Slemence & Mali Selmentsi

    by Psyklax 11 January 2012

    I know I shouldn't reply to my topic so soon, but... From a quick search on slovakrail.sk, it seems my best bet is a train from Košice…

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    RE: To get from Krakow to Kosice

    by etcap 14 November 2011

    To complement #8's advice about Budapest transport, in case you need it: - Ferihegy train station is outside the airport's terminal #1…

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    RE: To get from Krakow to Kosice

    by ig0r 13 November 2011

    Itinerary in #3 is quite a detour - although it is the easiest one. The fastest way is bus to Poprad via Zakopane (when the direct buses…

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    Re: Misc. Tatras questions

    by WildRoo 07 November 2011

    Hi Heavenlyjane, Here are the answers to most of your questions: 1. See [this site|http://www.vt.sk/info-services/pricelists/cableways…

  11. ig0r avatar

    RE: Poprad to Budapest

    by ig0r 22 July 2011

    The fastest route is by train with a change in Košice. There are two connections daily, the sensible one is 16:40 from Poprad, arr. 21:30…

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    RE: Planning a week in Slovakia

    by celticbhoy7 20 July 2011

    yeah some of the connection times don't work well depending on where you going. be sure and check different times for the route you want…

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    Re: Cluj to Dolny Kubin - best route

    by WildRoo 07 July 2011

    The fastest route seems to be by train with several changes of train: Cluj - Budapest - Košice - Kraľovany - Dolný Kubín. See [here|http://c…

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    RE: Slovakia Itinerary

    by bzookaj 02 May 2011

    #5, thanks for the offer, but like to pre-plan. Just a quick clarification, by "border formalities," I meant at the airport. Of course,…

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    RE: Slovakia Itinerary

    by bzookaj 01 May 2011

    Each location is where I'd spend the night, unless otherwise stated: Mon, 3 Oct - Arrive in Bratislava late Tues, 4 Oct - Bratislava Wed,…

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    RE: 2 weeks Istanbul to Prague

    by davidszcz 29 April 2011

    OK, I'm thinking to skip Budapest at the end, and just travel from Cluj Napoca to: Miskolc (OR Debrecen), Hungary to: Banská Bystri…

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    Itinerary logistical help

    by xenixx 11 April 2011

    Hey all, two Americans taking a trip to the east of Europe in mid-April and early-May. Had a couple of questions I think you well traveled…

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    Re: Budapest/Prague--Thoughts and Opinions?

    by mike9 04 April 2011

    Its about 15 years since I was in Hungary so I may be out of date, but in my view 3 days would be enough to see Budapest. In the east,…

  19. ig0r avatar

    RE: Your opinions on my itinerary (traveling with baby)

    by ig0r 26 March 2011

    Have you travelled with a baby already? My opinion is similar to #2's - better spend more time in each place. My own experience is that…

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    Re: Budapest to Novi sad 23euro and Belgrade 15euro

    by rxtd 03 February 2011

    hi! I'm a student, I'm from Serbia but study in Slovakia. I travel there and back again (Slovakia-Budapest-Novi Sad-Budapest-Slovakia)…

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    Re: What should I not miss in Hungary?

    by Hungaryguy 02 December 2009

    Hi there, June is a hot season, so museums maybe good place to stay. If you like museums, you probably stay a couple of days in Budapest…

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    RE: From and to Czech Republic by train

    by flachlandtiroler 31 July 2009

    First of all I think knowledge never hurts! Ungvár and Kassa are nowadays names just as Košice or Kaschau and Ужгород or Уґоград are…

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    RE: What to Do

    by ig0r 08 July 2009

    Yet another option is the High Tatras region in Slovakia. Poprad is a 5 hours train ride from Vienna, from there you can easily explore…

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    RE: trip to Poland

    by ig0r 06 May 2009

    My suggestion is that you combine your holidays in Poland with a visit to Slovakia. A lot of the attractive areas of Slovakia (the High…

  25. ig0r avatar

    RE: Too fast? Budapest, Zakopane, Gdansk, Torun, Krakow in 15 days

    by ig0r 23 April 2009

    I have to agree with #3 on the Tatras in the summer - the most popular trails are really crowded in July&August. Consider (a) hiking up…

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