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Jun 25, 2026/6 min read

Slovak Dumplings Explained: Choosing Between Halušky, Pirohy, and Knedľa

Learn the practical differences between halušky, pirohy, and knedľa, including their dough, fillings, traditional accompaniments, and the questions vegetarians and allergy-conscious diners should ask.

Jun 22, 2026/7 min read

Bratislava vs Brno Nightlife: Which City Is Better for a Weekend Out?

Compare Bratislava and Brno for a nightlife-focused weekend, including bar districts, clubs, live music, transport, likely costs, and the practicalities of getting home.

Jun 17, 2026/6 min read

How to Order Traditional Slovak Food: A Menu Guide for Foreigners

Learn how to read a Slovak restaurant menu, recognize traditional dishes and sides, ask about ingredients or portions, order politely, and handle the bill and tip.

Jun 16, 2026/6 min read

Traditional Slovak Christmas Food: What Is Served and When

A practical guide to the order, dishes, family variations, and guest etiquette you may encounter at a Slovak Christmas Eve dinner.

Jun 15, 2026/7 min read

Slovak Cheese Guide: Bryndza, Oštiepok, and Parenica

Compare bryndza, oštiepok, parenica, and korbáčiky by taste, texture, milk content, cooking uses, storage needs, and the label details worth checking.

Apr 30, 2026/6 min read

Slovak Wedding Traditions and Local Family Culture: An Expat’s Perspective🥂💍

You’ve just received an elegant envelope in the mail. Inside is a beautiful, heavy-cardstock invitation from your Slovak friend or colleague. Congratulations! You are officially invited to a Slovak wedding. Now, take a deep...

Nov 19, 2025/3 min read

Work and Rest in Slovakia: An Expat’s Guide to Balance

Moving to Slovakia reshaped the way I look at work, rest, and the fine art of balancing the two. Coming from a culture of late nights, weekend emails, and hustle, I was genuinely surprised...

Nov 14, 2025/7 min read

Asian Grocery Stores in Slovakia: Where to Shop in Bratislava

Where to shop for Asian groceries in Bratislava and Slovakia, including ingredients, store types, freshness checks, prices, and cooking staples.

Oct 13, 2025/6 min read

From Cobblestones to Choirs: Discovering Slovakia’s Creative Education Scene as a Foreigner

When I first moved to Slovakia, I was charmed by its cobblestone streets, café culture, and the hum of live music drifting through city squares in summer. What I didn’t expect was how deeply...