What is Slovakia like?
Slovakia is a modern European country mixed with a deep rural tradition. Geographically, it is primarily a mountainous country with numerous winter activities. It has a continental European climate with moderate winters and warm summers. Most infrastructure and many of the tourist facilities are on par or near Western European standards. There’s a refreshing absence of McDonald’s-style commercialism that is rampant across Western Europe. Quaint and jovial with a surprisingly rich cultural life, Bratislava is a capital city without the usual congestion. The High Tatras are a magnificent range of European mountains (only second to the Alps in elevation) dotted with villages with deep peasant traditions. You’ll find Slovaks to be an extremely helpful, pleasant people prepared to go out of their way to welcome you. From film and folk festivals, to castle tours to snow boarding and hiking you’ll find Slovakia a spectacular country to visit. See www.slovakia.org for more information. What is
