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13 Things to know Before Studying Abroad in Bratislava

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(This post contains affiliate links, for more information read this  privacy policy ) Studying abroad is always a great opportunity! Choosing the right destination can also have a huge impact on how your semester abroad will turn out. Every destination will have its perks and disadvantages, some might be cheaper, have a better student life or offer better travel opportunities. If you are thinking of spending your semester abroad or even your whole study in Bratislava in Slovakia then here are some things to know before studying abroad in Bratislava. 1. If you are under the age of 25 and have you Slovak ISIC student card you can get a free train ticket which lets you travel around Slovakia for free by train. You still have to get tickets online but they will not cost you anything with the free train ticket. So that is great as you can discover other Slovak cities such as Trnava or Košice. 2. It is small enough to always end up at the same place on a...

The Ultimate Guide to Bratislava

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(This post contains affiliate links, for more information read this  privacy policy ) Due to the current situation, travel is not advised at the moment. But why not use your time instead to learn something new? Coursera currently has a bunch of free online courses! Even courses from Yale University or Stanford University. Back in 2019 I had spent a semester abroad in Bratislava and after writing several posts about Slovakia’s capital, I thought it was time to create an Ultimate Guide to Bratislava. While I was living there I had done some sightseeing, discovered some cool restaurants and bars and travelled around for a bit. This guide, therefore, will include all the things you should know before traveling to Bratislava. Let’s get started! Bratislava has a population of around 424 000 inhabitants and is located in southwestern Slovakia, bordering with Hungary and Austria. The national language is Slovak and the currency is Euro (€). ...

Top Places to Eat at in Bratislava, Slovakia

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(This post contains affiliate links, for more information read this  privacy policy ) After the last four months in Bratislava, I have tried a few restaurants during my time here. As it is time for me to leave Slovakia, I thought it was about time to finally make my list of favourite places to eat at in Bratislava. Basilico €€ Italian Restaurant Dunajská 25, 811 09 Bratislava Everybody’s go to Pizza restaurant in Bratislava is Basilico. Actually, there are around two or three Basilico’s located in Brastislava. This restaurant is usually full so better make a reservation in advance. Slovak Pub €€ Slovak Restaurant 62 613, Obchodná, 811 06 Bratislava For traditional (and also cheap) Slovak food, Slovak Pub is always a good idea. Overall, this place is really confusing. There are a lot of smaller rooms within the restaurant and I still get lost in there every time. The food is cheap and because the place is so big you don...