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Eventually, everything comes to an end and so did our stay in the Slovak capital Bratislava. Our last day at work was March 31. We had decided that we wanted to go for one more trip before leaving Slovakia for the cold north. In the evening of that very same day, a bus would take…
2013 is the only full year that we lived in Bratislava. It was also the first year when we had a proper vacation when we went to Slovenia for one week. It was during our trip to Slovenia that some friends in Bratislava asked to join them for a bike tour around the lake Neusiedler…
Let’s talk about cruises on the Baltic Sea! From an early age, the passenger ferries carrying people, cars, and cargo on the Baltic Sea have been familiar to me. Coming from an island, it was often the only way to get anywhere really. While my family and I traveled by necessity, others hopped on a…
We went on a lot of short weekend trips when we were living in Bratislava. Some of the destinations were famous places such as Prague, Vienna, and Budapest. We also visited smaller towns such as Žilina and Ostrava. However, we also found the time to see even smaller places, such as Balog nad Ipľom. Balog nad Ipľom…
Despite its name, Starý most (Old Bridge) is the newest bridge in central Bratislava. It connects the city center with the large Petržalka district. It is one of three central bridges crossing the Danube River, yet it offers some of the best views. From its deck, you can see both Most SNP and Bratislava Castle,…
Gnesta is a locality and the seat of Gnesta Municipality, located in the county of Södermanland, Sweden. The town is situated in the historic province of Södermanland. With a population of approximately 6,400 residents as of 2025, Gnesta is a key residential community and service center for the surrounding rural area. The town is located…
Last Monday I was feeling quite down to be honest. I didn’t have much of holidays over Christmas and suddenly I just felt overwhelmed with stuff. And I desperately wanted to come up with something fun to do. Fortunately, Jesper thought of a good idea: let’s go to Riga! We had to be quite spontaneous…
In Bratislava, there is a building that has witnessed centuries of change, and it now serves as a center of power in the Slovak Republic. This is the Episcopal Summer Palace, or Letný arcibiskupský palác as it is in Slovak. The palace was originally constructed in the 17th century, so it is much older than…
Námestie Slobody, which translates to Freedom Square, is one of the largest public squares in Bratislava. It is located just north of the historic Old Town, and it stands directly in front of the Episcopal Summer Palace. The square is a prominent example of large-scale urban planning from the socialist era, and its character is…
The Slovak Radio Building is an easy building to recognize, and it is a prominent feature in Bratislava. It is known in Slovak as Budova Slovenského rozhlasu. The building’s unconventional design often attracts much attention from visitors. Its shape is that of an inverted pyramid, and this unique form is a well-known example of socialist…
It’s time for us to say goodbye 2016 and welcome 2017. The smell of newly brewed coffee fills the kitchen and my Facebook wall is filled with friends’ recaps and summaries of the year that was. All in all it looks like many people think it’s about time for the new year to come, to…
Södertälje is a city in the province of Södermanland, Sweden. It is the seat of Södertälje Municipality and is part of Stockholm County. Historically, the city has also been known by the name Telge. It is located on the Södertälje Canal, the vital waterway that connects Lake Mälaren with the Baltic Sea. With a population…