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  1. kennardjon avatar

    RE: Scandinavia and Eastern Europe trip advice

    by kennardjon 21 May 2012

    OK, thanks again for your input, heres what I reckon I will do. I have time to spend longer on the trip if I want, but it sounds like…

  2. WildRoo avatar

    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…

  3. etcap avatar

    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…

  4. SlovakAdvisor avatar

    Re: Misc. Tatras questions

    by SlovakAdvisor 01 December 2011

    You are welcome Jane :) Demanovska Ladova Jaskyna (Demanova Ice Cave) and Demanovska Jaskyna Slobody (Demanova Liberty Cave) are definitely…

  5. kofoluska avatar

    RE: Otscher, Grundlsee, Lammerklamm, Golling and Krimmel

    by kofoluska 22 July 2011

    Rossatz thank you. Of course transport will be with our car. I think it´s the easiest type of transport for this kind of trip. So, what´s…

  6. kofoluska avatar

    RE: Planning a week in Slovakia

    by kofoluska 21 July 2011

    Hi Machiruda, I really suggest you Kosice and Banska Stiavnica. Banska Stiavnica was my university´s town. Very nice, small and interestin…

  7. yanicko avatar

    Re: Advice - castle and day hikes with kids

    by yanicko 10 July 2011

    Hi Hobbesy, it's hard for me to suggest hike for children. Please check this page for more details about [Slovak Paradise|http://www.slove…

  8. WildRoo avatar

    Re: Advice - castle and day hikes with kids

    by WildRoo 07 July 2011

    For a trip involving hiking and castles, Poprad makes the most sense as a base, since the High Tatras and Slovak Paradise park provide…

  9. yanicko avatar

    Re: Advice - castle and day hikes with kids

    by yanicko 05 July 2011

    Hi. I think your kids would enjoy Bojnice town. It's small spa town in middle of Slovakia. It's famous for its beautiful romantic castle…

  10. hunventure avatar

    Re: Quaint Countryside or Mountain Towns on the Way from Prague to Budapest

    by hunventure 01 July 2011

    A great hiking option is Slovak Paradise (Slovenski Rad) close to Poprad, almost midway between Prague and Budapest. There are no nice…

  11. hunventure avatar

    Re: Question about Quaint Towns outside of Budapest

    by hunventure 01 July 2011

    If you want to stop midway between Prague and Budapest, the Slovak Paradise is worth the time. It's close to Poprad but local transport…

  12. hunventure avatar

    Re: Two Week East/Central Europe Itenerary for Review :)

    by hunventure 28 June 2011

    It's too much for me in 2 weeks. I would separate it at least 2 parts. Prague is okay, but you can do a lot around so I would count…

  13. etcap avatar

    RE: Slovakia Itinerary

    by etcap 04 May 2011

    I've never been to Trenčín but I vote for Banská Štiavnica anyway. It's my favourite town in Slovakia and you won't regret going there…

  14. WildRoo avatar

    Re: Slovakia Itinerary

    by WildRoo 04 May 2011

    If you have to choose between Trenčín and Banská Štiavnica, the choice is easy, Banská Štiavnica is a UNESCO heritage site with two castles…

  15. jantarka avatar

    RE: Slovakia Itinerary

    by jantarka 02 May 2011

    I think you should book at least two nights one whole day for Banska Stiavnica - you can go underground in mine, walk a city centre with/wit…

  16. bzookaj avatar

    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,…

  17. burning_angel_ avatar

    RE: Advice on Tatra/Tatry Mountains hike/trek needed

    by burning_angel_ 24 April 2011

    Sorry to hijack this thread but this is exactly what I want to do = trek from Poland over the Tatra Mountains and into Slovakia but I…

  18. jantarka avatar

    Re: 1 to 2 days in Slovakia

    by jantarka 05 April 2011

    Mayka. excuse me, but if they have two days for Slovakia, then Banská Bystrica and Zvolen are definitively not places to be visited. They…

  19. WildRoo avatar

    Re: Slovakian National Parks with children

    by WildRoo 13 March 2011

    Many Slovak national parks have routes that are suitable for children, there are lots of trails in the lower areas of the High Tatra mountai…

  20. WildRoo avatar

    Re: Great must-see places in Slovakia betwn Krakow and Budapest?

    by WildRoo 20 January 2011

    Take a look at this list of [the best places to visit in Slovakia|http://thegoulashtrain.blogspot.com/2010/02/slovakias-100-best-destinatio…

  21. WildRoo avatar

    Re: Planning a Trip to Slovakia

    by WildRoo 28 November 2010

    With fifteen days in the country and a rental car, you'll have a chance to see many of the best sights in the country. What time of year…

  22. suaveslav avatar

    Re: Camping in Slovakia

    by suaveslav 28 November 2010

    Camping wild in Slovakia is no problem for as long as you don't do so in the National Parks like High Tatras or Slovak Paradise (Slovensky…

  23. yanicko avatar

    Re: Slovensky Raj flooded?

    by yanicko 09 August 2010

    Regarding the information from http://www.hzs.sk/ (only in slovak) only the two gorges are closed - Falcon valley http://www.slovenskyraj.sk…

  24. ig0r avatar

    RE: Cheap accommodation in Poprad region

    by ig0r 25 July 2010

    The region is relatively small and public transportation is cheap and frequent, so you easily can visit all the places you want staying…

  25. yanicko avatar

    RE: Transport in High Tatras

    by yanicko 15 June 2010

    The public transport between Poprad and Slovensky raj is available. Time schedules you can find on www.cp.sk. If you wan to hike only…

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