Tag Archives: Slovakia
If there’s one thing we’ve learned from our travels, it’s that Europe’s true magic hides in its streets. Some of these spots are famous for a reason, but others are complete hidden gems we stumbled upon purely by accident. Grab a coffee, swipe through our favorite strolls, and get ready to plan your next adventure
Jan-2015
Bratislava may be a bit off the beaten track for some travelers, but an enriching destination nonetheless. Located between Vienna and Budapest, this bustling city near an ancient crossing point of the Danube was once known as Pressburg until 1919. Located in the center and above the city is the large dominating structure atop castle […]
Jul-2014
Once called the Route of Emperors and Kings it has been used for millennia as a water highway across Eastern Europe. In May of 2011, we had an opportunity to travel along the Danube River tracing back Elizabeth’s family history. In the early 1800’s, her German ancestors immigrated to Russia, along the Danube. For us […]
May-2014
Originally called Pressburg, Bratislava was once the seat of power for the Austrian Hungarian Empire. Bratislava then fell behind the Iron Curtain for decades and rejoined the western world in 1993. This rich history has left the city with old world European style mixed with Eastern communist flare. To walk this city at night is […]