I really liked Slovakia. It had what Ashley and I enjoy most – outdoor activities. We had two really nice hikes in wildly different locations. We could have easily had 10 or 15 more enjoyable hikes based on the input we got from various people we met. That brings me to the other plus, we really liked all the people we met. Marcella indicated to us that Slovakia is keen to develop tourism and as such people go out of their way to be friendly to tourists.
Slovakia does have a long way to go catch up with its neighbors in terms of economic development. Its readily apparent that its a much poorer country than Poland or Czech Republic. It also appears as there is not much industry. Slovakia is going to have to invest in their infrastructure to catch up to its neighbors.
Now, I am sure how both Ashley and I have raved about Slovakia has made our readers think maybe they should visit. I would definitely say its worthy of a visit if you like outdoor activities. If you want to hike, then I can’t really think of a better spot outside of Southern Utah for it. However, if you want museums, art, cultural artifacts, then maybe its not the best spot.
Things that will only interest me
– Music I listened to. I have listened to almost nothing. I am digging on Apples in Stereo as I write this as we leave Slovakia, but that is about it We were too busy hiking to listen to music.
– Books I read. I am about halfway through a biography.
We are heading to Eger, Hungary for a couple of nights, then Budapest for 4 nights, then Lake Balaton Hungary for 2-3 nights, then we meet my mother and Ervin in Croatia.
Here's a bit of obscure Kosice trivia for you: Martina Hingis was born there.
Carry on.
Have a great time in Hungary! The red wine isn't really sweet, but the white Tokaj wine is very sweet….Eger is a grea little town.
Szia,
Sharon
I love the pictures of Slovakia. Looks beautiful. I especially enjoyed the pictures of the hike on the platforms, what fun! Keep up the good work on the updates, I love them.
Cheryl
Which biography? Love, Rebecca
Piece of advice –
In case you haven't heard, it's tradition to press a forint (Hungarian money in coin form) into the moss in the wine cellars you'll visit outside Eger. If the forint sticks, you're destined to come back to visit… Good luck – and drink lots of "red sweet" wine for me! You will LOVE it.
– Carissa