Photo by: Xlibber. Slovakia is the country that used to be married to the Czech Republic before the end of the Cold War and is like the Kansas of Europe.
Bratislava is situated on the far western end along the Danube river. Since even the locals know they're buttfuck nowhere, picking up a t-shirt that says "Where the Fuck is Bratislava? If the idea of being off the grid isn't enticing enough, here are five great reasons you should get your ass over to Bratislava asap. Bratislava might be the only country on the Euro that doesn't take a sledgehammer to your wallet.
If you need to splurge on a hotel, this is the place. For around euros you can get a really nice 5 star hotel, and have a proper shower and sleep. Hostels of course, are the real bargain, and you'll certainly have some dough left to send presents back home. Slovakian food shouldn't be missed since it's cheap and something has to soak up all of that almost free booze. Slurp on some kapustnica, a sauerkraut soup made with smoked meats and dried mushrooms -- the antidote to a raging hangover.
Steamed dumplings, or knedle, are common in Slovakian dishes and won't set you back more than a few Euros. If those fluffy cheap! These guys are stuffed with bryndza sheep cheese and bacon.
It's kind of like a giant "fuck yeah! You can get cheap booze, traditional food, and shots of Slivowitz we have no idea what it is, but it's lethal and be serenaded by a local singing Sinatra. The bathroom signs are worth the trip alone. Two-fer Photo by: Luca Sartoni. Bratislava is just an hour up the road or the river from Vienna, its expensive mistress. Stay on the cheap in Bratislava and then take the train 15 Euros -- each way , bus eight Euros -- each way , or boat 35 Euros -- each way to Vienna for the day.
