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Why Not Consider… Slovakia?

On 8 Feb 20218 Feb 2021 By Andy RoamsIn travel, travel tips25 Comments

Whilst many may overlook Slovakia, they are missing out. Check out why I think this Central European country is the bomb!

Slovakia – Through My Lens

On 2 Feb 202126 Nov 2020 By Andy RoamsIn Europe, travel17 Comments

Slovakia is somewhere in the middle there, around Poland, Ukraine, Hungary, Austria and the Czech Republic, and boasts an attractive capital in Bratislava, some stunning mountains with great hiking opportunities and more. So check out how I saw it - Through My Lens!

Rare Gems – Slovakia

On 22 Aug 201921 Aug 2019 By Andy RoamsIn Europe, travel tips10 Comments

Europe has so many beautiful countries, in different ways, with different people, cultures and languages. And some are well known, and some are less well known. In 2017 5.4 million people visited Slovakia, a record number up to that point. In contrast, it’s neighbour and ex-partner in the country formerly known as Czechoslovakia, received over …

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Top Ten Countries countdown. Number Ten: Slovakia

On 17 Jan 2014 By Andy RoamsIn Uncategorized1 Comment

If I had a penny for every time I have been asked what my favourite country I’ve visited is, I would have quite a few pennies by now I expect! So it got me thinking, everyone likes top ten lists, and I could make one of my top ten favourite countries to visit. What a …

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get cracking, start packing

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An Orcadian Abroad

A Scottish island girl exploring the world on a budget

Salsaworldtraveler'sblog

my mind platter

exposing the inner-world of my brain

Chocoviv’s Lifestyle Blog 2.0

My second blog page

get cracking, start packing

Lookoom

Put pictures on your travel dreams

Angelart Star

The beautiful picture of angels makes you happy.

Writes of Passage

inspiring journeys and friendly advice

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