A landlocked country in Central Europe.
Slovakia is a country in Central Europe, member of European Union. It borders Czech Republic, Austria, Poland, Ukraine and Hungary.
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Lost all my ID documents and money. How to fly home from Spain to Slovakia?
I live in Slovakia and went to Spain for few months, where I lost my wallet with all the documents inside. I got here with RyanAir and would like to go back soon. I only have police report for losing ID and photo copies of my documents. I am…
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Driving in Slovakia with Uzbekistan driving licence
Family member came for a short term visit to stay in Slovakia. He has full driving licence issued in Uzbekistan (considered International licence).
Can Uzbekistan citizen with a licence drive a car with no additional documents?
Can Uzbekistan…
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Is there a good way to get from Levoča to Lviv?
Due to a change of plans, I'm now going to visit the Ukraine after I visit Slovakia.
Right now I'm looking at options for going from Levoča to Lviv. Rome2rio is not showing any good options. I'm hoping that this is a deficiency in the rome2rio site1…
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Can I stay overnight at Košice airport or does the terminal close?
I have a flight at 5:35 AM from Košice (KSC). Unfortunately I'm 2.5 hours away by train, and the first train in the morning doesn't get in until 4:10. I don't think this is sufficient time to get a taxi to the airport (first bus doesn't leave until…
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Conditions of train ticket between Vienna and Bratislava
I'm planning a trip to Vienna, and I'd like to visit also Bratislava. I've found a page with prices of train tickets: http://bratislava-slovakia.eu/travel/vienna-bratislava/vienna-train, however, the information presented there is not very clear to…
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How to buy Slovakia discounted international rail tickets outside Slovakia?
I'm aware there is a discounted ticket, Bratislava to Warsaw (Poland), for 19 EUR. The normal price is about 80 EUR. The problem is, you can't buy international train tickets on the internet, and you need to buy the special-offer discounted ticket…
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Do I need to make a reservation in a mountain hut in Slovakia in the Tatra mountains?
I'd like to go trekking in the Tatra mountains in Slovakia, and sleep in mountain huts.
Do I need to make a reservation before the trip? Or can I reasonably expect to always get a place to sleep (even on the floor)? I've heard of people turned away…
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Does my Indonesian friend need to prepare the visa for her 8 year old son (US passport holder) to visit Slovakia and the Czech Republic?
My friend has an Indonesian passport and US green card and lives in the US.
We would like to visit Slovakia and the Czech Republic this coming summer.
As she is Indonesian I believe that she needs to get a visa from both countries, then…
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How to get to Vlkolínec by public transport?
Vlkolínec is a village in Slovakia in Ružomberok district. It was declared UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its traditional architecture.
Is it possible to visit Vlkolínec using public transportation from Bratislava, e.g. train/bus? If no, are…
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Buying international train tickets between Slovakia and Ukraine
I am looking to travel between Kosice and Lviv by rail, and do a return trip from Kiev to Kosice 10 days later. However, international train tickets must be purchased at a ticket office. My questions are:
I arrive in Kosice at 0100, my desired…
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Buy old currency in Bratislava and Vienna
I will be traveling to Bratislava and Vienna this week. I want to know if there are any shops where I would get the old Slovak Korunas or Austrian Schillings. Also, I stay in Munich. Are there any places to get old Deutsche Mark.
Preferably…
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Free street parking options for unlimited time in Bratislava?
I am looking for free parking options in Bratislava.
Is there free parking along the river, near the UFO bridge?
Ideally I'd like to park somewhere for an unlimited time at a reasonably safe spot and subsequently switch to public transport.
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UIAA membership and guides
I have a question about International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA) membership.
Shouldn't it allow me to climb the mountains, without hiring a guide? Which usually is the most expensive part.
They always say, that I'm not qualified…
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Dealing with money for a trip to Poland and Slovakia
I'm going to be traveling to Poland/Slovakia and perhaps Germany/Austria for 11 days In a couple of weeks, and am not sure how I should deal with money, as Poland does not use the Euro, but the other places we will be visiting do. Is there a…
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Language to communicate in tourist places in Bratislava? English is sufficient?
Is English sufficient to communicate in tourist places in Bratislava (musea, buying tickets, restaurants, receptions in hostels)? Should I expect that English would be generally understood in that places, if not by all personnel, then at least one…
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