Little Fatra (or Malá Fatra in Slovak) is one of our favorite weekend hiking getaways from Budapest. This barely known mountain range is located in Slovakia, and it consists of several protected areas – like Little Fatra National Park itself. Though it’s not a very large – neither a very high – mountain range, it…
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We’ve hiked in the Tatra and Fatra Mountains of Slovakia a lot in the past years. But this year was the first time we went hiking there in the winter. Or should I say taking long walks in the fresh snow? Because the thing is, winter is not really hiking season in the high mountains.…
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When we first visited Little Fatra (or Malá Fatra in Slovak) two years ago, we knew we would return. But we had no idea that this lush green, rocky mountain range will be one of our favorite weekend getaways. The more trails we explore, the more it tempts us back again. Home to Little Fatra…
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We’re not sure what Slovakia is the most famous for. Whether it’s famous at all. But one thing we are sure is that it should be. And what we love the most about it is: its national parks! Whether we want to get lost in wild mountain landscapes, picturesque canyons, evergreen pine forests, rocky plateaus…
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Slovakia is one of the most underrated countries in Europe in our opinion. We realize it every time we visit this country and that has happened quite often lately. We discovered 6 of its 9 national parks last year and we want to tell you about them! Chances are high that you’ve actually never heard…
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Slovakia has 9 national parks and the most well-known is High Tatras. Have you not heard about it yet? Exactly. That’s a perfect indicator of what an underrated country Slovakia is. On the other hand: it means so much beauty to explore that no one really knows about! Because Slovakia offers quite some beauties. One…
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