In Devín, you can sip on history together with currant wine
James Thomson has lived in Bratislava long enough to almost consider himself a native Bratislavan. Today, he takes us to Devín Castle, one of the iconic places of the Slovak capital that tourists are ...
9 Jan 201916min
How to get rich? Put your money under your plate on Christmas Eve
At Christmas time, traditions come alive in Slovak villages and even cities, despite the ever-more globalised lives of Slovaks. Naomi Hužovičová talks about Slovak Christmas traditions.
19 Des 201814min
When a potato salad is served, you know it is Christmas
Canadian Naomi Hužovičová talks about traditional Slovak food on the Christmas Eve table, from different soups to a carp served with potato salad. Enjoy your bite of Slovak Christmas.
12 Des 201816min
A brief intro to travelling to eastern Slovakia
It’s time we head east, and if you have not been to Kosice yet, you are about to learn what you’ve been missing. James Thomson offers some valuable advice on how to make your stay in Košice, and your ...
5 Des 201812min
At Christmas markets, you can drink bacon
Christmas markets opened last Friday, attracting both tourists and locals. Even though Christmas seems to come earlier every year, the markets are something to look forward to. “My main experience of ...
28 Nov 201814min
What makes golf in Slovakia special?
This week’s podcast is special for golf enthusiasts. Don Stoll, a passionate golf player from the US, has played golf at some of Slovakia’s golf courses, most recently in Bojnice, and has a lot to say...
21 Nov 201811min
Why does a city boy from Brooklyn love Slovakia’s castle ruins?
Dave Rubin was a Manhattan-based lawyer when he landed in Bratislava during his travels around the world. That was ten years ago. Dave has since founded a successful language school in downtown Bratis...
14 Nov 201814min
Spectacular Slovakia #10: Hiking off the beaten track
Naomi Hužovičová was born in Canada’s Rocky Mountains so she loves the mountains - but not the crowds. In this episode of Spectacular Slovakia, she shares her tips for some hikes off the beaten track ...
7 Nov 201815min
