Once a village, now a homey capital: Bratislava
Israeli Ambassador Boaz Modai shares his views on Bratislava and talks about the city's Jewish heritage. Presenter: Peter Dlhopolec Photo: TASR
Nov 30, 2020•17 min
Spectacular Slovakia
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Bratislava Castle feels like the epicentre of central Europe
Swiss Ambassador Alexander Hoffet on where in Bratislava he walks his dog, favourite spots, and Bratislava rolls. Presenter: Peter Dlhopolec Photo: TASR
Nov 15, 2020•19 min
German ambassador's love of cosy Bratislava
Ambassador Barbara Wolf talks about German presence and her favourite places in Pressburg, as Bratislava was referred to in days of old. Presenter: Peter Dlhopolec Photo: TASR
Nov 01, 2020•16 min
Dutch ambassador: Barring potholes, Bratislava is beautiful
Spectacular Slovakia meets Dutch Ambassador Henk Cor van der Kwast in Danubiana to talk art, classical music, cycling and tulips. Presenter: Peter Dlhopolec Photo: TASR
Oct 19, 2020•20 min
Canadian chargé's ambition to canoe in Bratislava
Canada’s Chargé d’affaires John von Kaufmann has learnt a lot about Slovak history. Moreover, in Bratislava, he discovered a nudist beach and a farmers’ market by accident. How’s life in the capital going for him? Presenter: Peter Dlhopolec Photo: TASR
Oct 11, 2020•20 min
UK ambassador's return to 90s Bratislava
In 1993, Nigel Baker found himself in Bratislava for the first time. What does the British ambassador recall from the old times? Presenter: Peter Dlhopolec Photo: TASR
Oct 05, 2020•24 min
Bratislava is a hidden gem, US ambassador says
Bridget Brink, US Ambassador to Slovakia, considers the country and Bratislava fantastic places to live in. Why does she think that Bratislava and D.C. are quite similar? Presenter: Peter Dlhopolec Photo: TASR
Sep 20, 2020•22 min
[fjúžn] FESTIVAL GUIDE 2020
Despite a bug, the [fjúžn] festival will kick off on September the 18th. Nina Galanská and Kristína Hamárová of Milan Šimečka Foundation will guide you through the week-long event.
Sep 15, 2020•17 min
Bratislava through the eyes of Ireland's ambassador
Hilda Ó Riain, Ambassador of Ireland to Slovakia, reveals where in Bratislava you can often meet her and what she loves about the city. She even provides a short Irish language class. Photo: TASR Presenter: Peter Dlhopolec
Aug 31, 2020•20 min
Quizcast: Discovering Slovak regions
Get your pen and paper ready before you set off on a trip around Slovakia. Presenter: Peter Dlhopolec
Jun 24, 2020•21 min
US artist Mejia fulfills his musical dream in Slovakia
American musician Francisco Mejia talks about his debut album 'Ghost Sex Empire' and how his dream of becoming a musician was finally realised. Presenter: Peter Dlhopolec
May 26, 2020•21 min
Quizcast: How familiar are you with Slovakia?
Stay home, stay safe. It is time to have some fun in our virtual quiz club. Are you ready to play? Presenter: Peter Dlhopolec
Apr 29, 2020•19 min
Červený Kameň Castle with its Italian influences is the place to go
It is not only a furniture museum. The well-preserved fortress, hidden in the Small Carpathians, is home to a replica of Madonna of Bruges and breathtakingly huge cellars. Explore this covert and cozy place with Englishman James Thompson. Presenter: Peter Dlhopolec
Apr 22, 2020•17 min
Pohoda 2020: This year's festival season is over
Peter chats to Michal Kaščák, Pohoda Festival founder, about what will follow after the festival was postponed to 2021 due to COVID-19.
Apr 16, 2020•26 min
How an Ecuadorian ended up volunteering in Čadca
Ecuadorian Jorge Mancero, who is helping a community in northern Slovakia, sat down with Peter to talk about Čadca, Slovakia and Ecuador. Presenter: Peter Dlhopolec
Apr 15, 2020•22 min
Pukanec is Slovakia’s black mulberry capital
The former royal town, Pukanec, has a rich history of mining, pottery and growing vines. But the story of Samko Šikeť of Pukanec is a whole new story. Presenter: Anna Fay Guest: Peter Dlhopolec
Apr 02, 2020•12 min
Belianske Tatry: Lakes of colours, an iconic dog and Mars
Spectacular Slovakia welcomes back Sergei (Russia) and Ingeborg (Norway), who live in Košice. This time, they will take listeners to the Belianske Tatry mountain range. Presenter: Peter Dlhopolec
Mar 26, 2020•17 min
It was cold and windy. How Keric volunteers conquered Veľký Rozsutec
Volunteers Suna Uzun from Turkey and Sebastian Pellizzari from Austria talk about one of their first hikes in Slovakia. Did they find any gold at the top of Veľký Rozsutec in the national park Malá Fatra? Presenter: Peter Dlhopolec
Mar 18, 2020•12 min
Súľovské skaly: Rock formations, ruins and a dragon
Súľovské skaly, or the Súľov Rocks, are must-climb mountains for everyone as they offer much more than a hiking experience. Presenters: Anna Fay, Peter Dlhopolec
Mar 12, 2020•12 min
Šíp is the only climbable Arrow in the world
Anna and Peter talk about hiking Šíp peak, or Arrow peak in English, located in northern Slovakia. It’s time to pack up and seek out an adventure in the hills. Presenters: Anna Fay, Peter Dlhopolec
Mar 04, 2020•10 min
How to cycle across Europe
People in Slovakia are often inconvenienced by delayed trains and buses, but Briton Graham Strouts managed to avoid wasted hours at the train station by cycling all the way from Spain to Slovakia. Find out how he managed to cycle such a long way and what ultimately brought him to Bratislava, a place he has called home for over two years now, on this episode. Presenter: Anna Fay
Feb 27, 2020•19 min
What is life like in Košice?
Ingeborg Jørgensen and Sergei Batiashov reveal what their life in the capital of eastern Slovakia has been like in the last three years, what to do in Košice, and where to go. Presenter: Peter Dlhopolec
Feb 19, 2020•27 min
The world's only love bank resides in central Slovakia
Spectacular Slovakia sets out on a trip to Banská Štiavnica to relive an actual love story. Listen to how a bank, without money but filled with love boxes, preserves the old love story of Andrej Sládkovič and Marína Pišlová. Guest: Katarína Javorská Presenter: Peter Dlhopolec
Feb 13, 2020•16 min
Fry your own Slovak doughnuts
What would MasterChef judges say if they were served pampúchy? Peter has finally learned how to make Slovak doughnuts thanks to his grandma. Guest: Ľudmila Kučerová Presenter: Peter Dlhopolec
Feb 06, 2020•12 min
Hills around Bratislava: Walk up the Rača mines before work
Spectacular Slovakia will take you for a walk near Bratislava in the first episode of 2020. Have a listen to learn more about two hills, Malá Baňa (Small Mine) and Veľká Baňa (Big Mine), and how to get there. Presenter: Peter Dlhopolec Guest: Ľubo Mäkký (Hiking.sk) Map Guide: https://mapy.hiking.sk/?trasa=kpI23
Jan 29, 2020•15 min
TEASER: Spectacular Slovakia is back!
The Spectacular Slovakia podcast will return with its first episode of 2020 on January 29. Get your candle ready. Why? Anna and Peter will explain in the teaser.
Jan 23, 2020•2 min
Dogs bark quietly at Christmas in Slovakia
Listen to the last and festive Spectacular Slovakia episode of 2019. Peter will take you on a tour of Slovak Christmas traditions with help of Viktória, Janka, Katka, Alžbetka and Marek – five students from the Lutheran Grammar School in Bratislava. Sing along to some Slovak carols featured in the podcast. Veselé Vianoce and Happy 2020! Photo: TASR
Dec 19, 2019•13 min
Bratislava used a beer bell to end late-night drinking in public places
Anna and Peter discover more spellbinding and unknown facts about Bratislava in this episode. Join them and you will learn why beer has long been considered liquid bread. Photo: TASR Book: Po stopách dávnej Bratislavy by V. Tomčík
Dec 12, 2019•16 min
Tour de Miletička: A former abattoir became Bratislava’s famous open-air market
James Thomson takes Peter on a tour around the biggest and best-known open-air market in the country, Trhovisko Miletičová, or simply Miletička. What will they find there? Photo: TASR
Dec 05, 2019•22 min
10 facts about Bratislava you did not know
Anna and Peter will reveal where you can find the oldest Bratislava cinema and introduce you to a few forgotten Bratislava greats, including the iconic Schöne Náci. The latter even has something in common with one of the most successful US rappers. Photo: TASR Source: Po stopách dávnej Bratislavy by V. Tomčík
Nov 28, 2019•19 min
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