Slovakia
Nine must-do highlights of Bratislavia, Slovakia
Slovakia is a country blessed with national parks, surreal karst caves, the ski-friendly High Tatra mountains and UNESCO-rated relics like Spis Castle.
- by Steve McKenna
Slovakia: The new European hotspot with a dark past
Bratislavia, the Slovakian capital, turns out to be a hidden gem of a stop on this river cruise.
- by Sue Williams
Bratislava, Slovakia: a stunning stop on a cruise down the Danube
The city boasts beautiful medieval architecture and some startling Soviet-era constructions.
- by Alison Stewart
Bratislava, Slovakia: Food on the menu in Eastern Europe's 'new' charming capital
At last the capital of this tiny country is getting the attention it deserves.
- by Catherine Marshall
How to explore Bratislava, Slovakia on a budget
This mini-Vienna can be explored on a mini-budget, writes Richard Tulloch.
- by Richard Tulloch
Budapest cruise: when a river ran red
Unguarded moments of discovery bring the past back into the present.
Cruising on the Danube: A touch of the royal treatment
Kerry van der Jagt finds herself in the very best of company as she cruises the Danube.
Group think and goulash
Supping on hearty stew and history, Nadia Jamal is happy to let others lead the way through the stunning cities of the east.
Fast track to stardom
High-speed rail and budget airlines are bringing new destinations into the spotlight, writes David Whitley.