The 10 Best Castles in Slovakia (Chosen by Local Guides)
Slovakia has one of the highest densities of castles in Europe, yet most travellers never see more than Bratislava Castle. Our local guides pick the ten most worth your time — and explain which ones you can realistically visit on a day trip.
Lake Balaton Day Trip from Budapest: Tihany, Balatonfüred & the Danube Bend
Lake Balaton, the largest lake in Central Europe, is an easy escape from Budapest. Here is how to see Tihany, Balatonfüred and even Esztergom in a single well-planned day.
Is Bratislava Worth Visiting? An Honest Answer from Locals
Locals answer the question honestly: yes, Bratislava is worth visiting — as long as you arrive with the right expectations. Here is what our city does brilliantly, what it is not, and how to plan your visit.
High Tatras Day Trip from Bratislava: An Honest Guide from Local Guides
A High Tatras day trip from Bratislava is possible, but it means roughly four hours of travel each way. Here is what realistically fits in one day, and the alternatives we recommend to our own guests.
Vienna to Bratislava: Every Way to Make the Trip (By Locals)
Vienna and Bratislava are often called the two closest capital cities in Europe, and getting between them takes about an hour. Here is every way to make the trip — train, bus, boat, car and guided day tour — compared honestly by local guides.
8 Best Day Trips from Bratislava (Picked by Local Guides)
Local guides from Bratislava share their eight favourite day trips, from fairy-tale Bojnice Castle to the High Tatras — with honest advice on which ones work by public transport and which really need a car or a tour.
Bojnice Castle: A Complete Visitor Guide to Slovakia’s Fairytale Castle
Bojnice Castle is Slovakia’s most-visited castle, and one look at its turrets explains why. Here is our local guide to what to see, the town and zoo next door, and the easiest ways to get there from Bratislava.
10 Best Day Trips from Vienna, Ranked by Local Guides
Local guides rank the ten best day trips from Vienna, from an easy hour-long hop to Bratislava to ambitious runs to Budapest and Hallstatt — with honest pros and cons for each.