Destination · Slovakia

Slovakia travel stories

Field-tested guides, slow-travel itineraries, and destination stories from Slovakia.

Winter in Bánovce nad Bebravou: A Slow Guide

Skip the crowds. Find 15 cultural monuments, a 15th-century church, and quiet winter light in this western Slovak river town.

By Dario Mancini·6 min read

Okres Prešov · Slovakia

Street Food in Prešov, Slovakia: The Honest Audit

Forget the neon signs and plastic stools. In Prešov, Slovakia, the "street food" scene is a quiet negotiation between a 14th-century cathedral and a warm…

By Alan Jackson·8 min read

Vrbov · Slovakia

Train Travel to Vrbov, Slovakia

The rails end in Prešov; the real journey begins on the bus. Here’s how to reach Vrbov without losing your mind. The train does not go to Vrbov.

By Alan Jackson·6 min read