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Spectacular Slovakia — 160 episodes

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Life in the Slovak Seattle

2

Vinobranie? Wine not!

3

Slovakia, on purpose

4

Stargazing in Slovakia

5

Bratislava and the silence of old walls

6

SNP Trail: Do you have what it takes?

7

Touring socialist Bratislava

8

A comedian’s guide to getting lost – and fed – in Košice

9

Bratislava's best view?

10

Why a British Teacher Chose Slovakia as Home

11

Building a marketing powerhouse in the East

12

From Mexico to Slovakia: How can one find a new life

13

From beats to scripts – the multifaceted talent of a Slovak artist

14

Scientist with a comedic twist

15

Trnava’s mayor balances modernisation with tradition

16

Redefining Slovak journalism for a new generation

17

A Vietnamese Slovak’s quest for belonging

18

Petush Nasklee: Redefining individuality via fashion, art and genuine discussions

19

Spontaneous bike ride to a heart-shaped bench

20

"Lobster" climbing in Slovak Tuscany

21

Slovak cave and Taylor Swift have one thing in common

22

At a triple point, the local mayor runs a small cheese factory

23

Central Europe’s largest ski resort is also open in the summer

24

Hop on a happy train that will show you around 'King's Meadow'

25

The oldest ethnic museum in Slovakia

26

Iranian stand-up comedian: I learnt Slovak at McDonald’s

27

Travelling over the Malá Fatra region

28

In a Slovak hamlet, Dutch farmers created a family paradise

29

The spiritual and spa valley of Rajec

30

Orava is good, a song tells us. Is it?

31

Head to Kysuce and fall in love with Slovakia (again)

32

Liptov has it all: Sea, forgotten town and crooked peak

33

Turiec is like Tuscany, but lesser-known

34

Jeremy Hill walks into a Slovak hospital with a stool sample

35

Jeremy Hill's first Christmas in Slovakia

36

On a visit to Bratislava, exploration of nearby towns is a must

37

Bratislava's charms go beyond the Old Town

38

Once a village, now a homey capital: Bratislava

39

Bratislava Castle feels like the epicentre of central Europe

40

German ambassador's love of cosy Bratislava

41

Dutch ambassador: Barring potholes, Bratislava is beautiful

42

Canadian chargé's ambition to canoe in Bratislava

43

UK ambassador's return to 90s Bratislava

44

Bratislava is a hidden gem, US ambassador says

45

[fjúžn] FESTIVAL GUIDE 2020

46

Bratislava through the eyes of Ireland's ambassador

47

Quizcast: Discovering Slovak regions

48

US artist Mejia fulfills his musical dream in Slovakia

49

Quizcast: How familiar are you with Slovakia?

50

Červený Kameň Castle with its Italian influences is the place to go

51

Pohoda 2020: This year's festival season is over

52

How an Ecuadorian ended up volunteering in Čadca

53

Pukanec is Slovakia’s black mulberry capital

54

Belianske Tatry: Lakes of colours, an iconic dog and Mars

55

It was cold and windy. How Keric volunteers conquered Veľký Rozsutec

56

Súľovské skaly: Rock formations, ruins and a dragon

57

Šíp is the only climbable Arrow in the world

58

How to cycle across Europe

59

What is life like in Košice?

60

The world's only love bank resides in central Slovakia

61

Fry your own Slovak doughnuts

62

Hills around Bratislava: Walk up the Rača mines before work

63

TEASER: Spectacular Slovakia is back!

64

Dogs bark quietly at Christmas in Slovakia

65

Bratislava used a beer bell to end late-night drinking in public places

66

Tour de Miletička: A former abattoir became Bratislava’s famous open-air market

67

10 facts about Bratislava you did not know

68

Vápeč and Kršlenica: Easy hikes easily accessible from Bratislava

69

The Velvet Revolution: Optimism, companionship, and freedom

70

The definitive guide to learning Slovak

71

Let's get a bit spooky. It's Halloween time

72

Černová: The massacre that Slovaks take no notice of

73

Not a fan of outhouses? The one in the Tatras may change your mind

74

Why did Anička’s boots get wet? Slovak folk songs are quirky

75

Benka is Slovakia's national treasure but also its most faked artist

76

Traditional stories from Hont you have never heard of

77

Have you ever wondered if Slovakia and Wales resemble one another?

78

Gemer Region: Slovakia's poorest region hides world-class beauties

79

MENTAL HEALTH: How to handle a new life in a new country

80

Why the SNP was so important that Slovaks made it a national holiday

81

Breakfast in Slovakia's capital: Places to go to & brekkie tips as a bonus

82

Bratislava: Yoga, meditation & aromatherapy

83

Rail travel in Slovakia: From a national disgrace to scenic journeys

84

A Slovak town Gulf tourists fell in love with

85

Too lazy to cook? Opt for lunch at a cheap-as-chips jedáleň

86

Jackson, Gandhi and Mother Theresa: In which Bratislava gallery can you meet them?

87

Re-enact Mark Twain's most famous story in Slovakia

88

Vilnius vs Bratislava: Citizens of which capital are louder on public transport?

89

Your Ultimate Guide to Pohoda Festival. Get Ready

90

It's time to learn what Scandinavia and Slovakia have in common

91

Volunteering in Slovakia starts with a smile

92

Traverse gorges and ravines in Slovenský raj

93

Leaky roofs and broomball: Life as an expat was never dull

94

The more underskirts the better

95

Berlin and Rome meet up in Trnava

96

Bratislava on two wheels

97

Welcome To Modra! The City of Ludovit Stur

98

How to date a Slovak man

99

Rich boys, drenched girls. What does a Slovak Easter entail?

100

Skanzen is a place where time stops moving

101

Stay cool and visit a cave

102

Where to take your dog in Bratislava

103

Time gets telescoped in eastern Slovakia

104

It’s not Middle-earth, it is Spiš

105

When drinking with locals in Orava, don’t try to keep up

106

Hiking with little feet

107

Visit the Nosferatu castle in Slovakia

108

A morning hike in Slovakia, afternoon tea in Poland

109

Schnitzel is not the only thing we have in common

110

Compared to Prague, Bratislava is a well-kept secret

111

It’s carnival, time to kill a pig

112

Feel the weight of the world on your shoulders

113

In Devín, you can sip on history together with currant wine

114

How to get rich? Put your money under your plate on Christmas Eve

115

When a potato salad is served, you know it is Christmas

116

A brief intro to travelling to eastern Slovakia

117

At Christmas markets, you can drink bacon

118

What makes golf in Slovakia special?

119

Why does a city boy from Brooklyn love Slovakia’s castle ruins?

120

Spectacular Slovakia #10: Hiking off the beaten track

121

Spectacular Slovakia #9: Wine festival also gives you a taste of Slovak street food

122

Spectacular Slovakia #8: Don’t skip the soup and prepare your sweet tooth

123

Spectacular Slovakia #7: What's a spa cake?

124

Spectacular Slovakia #6: In Slovak spas, don’t worry when they call a doctor

125

Spectacular Slovakia #5: Where is the princess and the dragon?

126

Spectacular Slovakia #4: In the footsteps of Štefánik

127

Spectacular Slovakia #3: Bratislava, your unexpected hiking destination

128

Spectacular Slovakia #2: Running and sightseeing in Bratislava

129

Spectacular Slovakia #1: Bratislava vs. Vienna

130

Last Week in Slovakia: Lack of teachers troubles mainly Bratislava

131

Last Week in Slovakia: Slovaks and Czechs remember the 1968 occupation

132

Last Week in Slovakia: Slovakia is experiencing record temperatures

133

Last Week in Slovakia: Kidnapping scandal disrupts the Slovak political scene

134

Last Week in Slovakia: BMW picked Hungary over Slovakia

135

Last Week in Slovakia: Russian biker gang causes controversy

136

Special Edition: How Slovaks discovered podcasting

137

Last Week in Slovakia: Farmers staged a protest by driving across the country

138

Last Week in Slovakia: Kiska gave a harsh state of the republic address

139

Last week in Slovakia: Expat killed in a street attack in Bratislava

140

Last Week in Slovakia: Second chance for Uber

141

Last Week in Slovakia: Police seized Kuciak's colleague's phone

142

Last Week in Slovakia: Kiska will not run for re-election

143

Last Week in Slovakia: People demanded media freedom

144

Interior Ministry will not reveal who flew on government plane

145

Last Week in Slovakia: Denisa Sakova is the new interior minister

146

Last Week in Slovakia: Police corps president will leave

147

Last Week in Slovakia: Pavol Paška dies

148

Last Week in Slovakia: Pellegrini cannot afford the apartment he bought

149

Last Week in Slovakia: President and government clash over expelling Russian diplomats

150

LWS: Robert Fico resigns, Slovakia has a new ruling cabinet

151

Last Week in Slovakia: Coalition debates early elections

152

Last Week in Slovakia: Tens of thousands marched in tribute for the murdered couple

153

Last Week in Slovakia: Slovakia shaken by the murder of an investigative journalist and his fiancee

154

Last Week in Slovakia: Kuzmina is the most successful Slovak Olympian

155

Last Week in Slovakia: Kuzmina wins Olympic Silver

156

Last Week in Slovakia: Kiska and Fico are the most trustworthy politicians

157

Last Week in Slovakia: Fico is pleased about Czech presidential elections

158

Last Week in Slovakia: More students need to join dual education

159

Last Week in Slovakia: Samsung may leave due to lack of workers

160

Last Week in Slovakia: Kiska: Interior Minister is attempting to discredit me