Are you planning a day trip from Košice and wondering where to go? Bardejov should be top of the list. I spent a day in this fortified medieval town in north-eastern Slovakia, and it was one of the most rewarding stops on my entire trip through Central and Eastern Europe. It’s one of Slovakia’s eight […]

Are you wondering if Košice is worth visiting? Slovakia’s second city is one of Europe’s most underrated destinations — rich in history and culture, refreshingly free of crowds and very easy on the wallet. There isn’t an overwhelming number of things to see here, but there is more than enough to fill a great day […]

Often overlooked in favour of Bratislava, Košice is Slovakia’s second city and one of Eastern Europe’s most underrated stops. Its compact old town packs in Gothic cathedrals, Art Nouveau architecture, synagogues, street art and some excellent food and beer. And as its attractions are within easy walking distance of each other, one day in Košice […]

One day in Bratislava is enough time to see the Slovak capital’s highlights, as long as you plan it well. Most of the main sights are clustered in the walkable Old Town, so you won’t be burning time on buses. I spent two nights here as part of a Central and Eastern Europe trip, which […]