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A Night under the Stars in Poloniny National Park
Hiking

A Night under the Stars in Poloniny National Park

In late summer 2020, we set out to spend two days and one night in Poloniny National Park , at Slovakia’s far‑eastern edge near the Slovak‑Ukrainian‑Polish border.…

21 January 2026

Flying with a dog from Slovakia: Bratislava Airport and sensible alternatives
Airports

Flying with a dog from Slovakia: Bratislava Airport and sensible alternatives

In recent months, the flight network from Bratislava Airport has expanded significantly. At first glance it feels like holiday destinations have become much easier…

31 March 2026

Kresaný roh in the High Tatras
Hiking

Kresaný roh in the High Tatras

After a stroll in the Belianske Tatras a few days earlier, it was time for an airier outing in the heart of the High Tatras. We set our sights on Kresaný roh, which…

13 January 2026

Traveling to Slovakia with a Dog: Entry rules from EU and non‑EU countries
Europe

Traveling to Slovakia with a Dog: Entry rules from EU and non‑EU countries

Slovakia is a practical destination for traveling with a dog in the heart of Europe. You’ll find Bratislava, the Tatras, historic towns, castles, thermal baths,…

31 May 2026

Nový vrch in the Belianske Tatras
Hiking

Nový vrch in the Belianske Tatras

One quick note up front: This article describes an appealing mountain hike, but the destination lies inside a national park where leaving marked trails is…

11 January 2026

Banská Štiavnica: Slovakia’s historic mining icon — with a dog
Iconic Places

Banská Štiavnica: Slovakia’s historic mining icon — with a dog

Banská Štiavnica is one of Slovakia’s most beautiful historic towns — and a place where you can happily spend a day or weekend with a dog. The town has a rich…

23 May 2026

Vápenná from Sološnica on bikes: an almost-winter climb with a dog
Hiking

Vápenná from Sološnica on bikes: an almost-winter climb with a dog

The plan was simple: get on the mountain bikes, bring Ibo along, and head out from Sološnica to a modest looking ridge above Čertova dolina that had caught our eye…

28 March 2026