20 things to know about UNESCO Zehra Church – Church of Holy Spirit Žehra Slovakia

I bet that most people have not heard of the Spis region in Eastern Slovakia. And those who have, might know the Spis castle which is probably the biggest castle complex in Central Europe. The Spis castle (Spišský hrad) is not the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in the area, but there’s another 3 within [...]

Posted on 26 Jun 2017 by Alexandra Kovacova in budget travel, Europe, press trip, Slovakia, tips, travel

Krasnohorska cave – the most adventurous cave in Slovakia

Did you know that: There’s 5,000 to 7,000 caves in Slovakia? ONLY 18 Slovak caves are open to visitors? 44 Slovak caves are National Natural Monuments in Slovakia? 6 Slovak caves were proclaimed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites? It is said that Slovakia is the European country with the most caves per inhabitant. [...]

Posted on 21 Jun 2017 by Alexandra Kovacova in adventures, budget travel, Europe, nature, photo, press trip, Slovakia, tips, travel

5 reasons to visit lake Morske Oko – the third biggest natural lake in Slovakia

One of my very favorite places in Eastern Slovakia is the natural lake Morske oko situated 73 km from my home town Snina and 95 km from Kosice. Morske oko Slovakia is the destination we would visit the most when I was a kid. I still remember as if it was yesterday all the times [...]

Posted on 14 Jun 2017 by Alexandra Kovacova in budget travel, Europe, nature, press trip, Slovakia, tips, travel

Crazy canyoning Slovenia with Eurorafting

My first time in Slovenia in 2013 was just beach in Portoroz with friends, and then a quick visit to Ljubljana on the way back home. My second time in May 2017 was a completely different experience. During a very adventurous weekend we decided to do canyoning Slovenia, and other 2 activities, rafting and zipline. [...]

Posted on 10 Jun 2017 by Alexandra Kovacova in adventures, Europe, nature, Slovenia, tips, travel

UNESCO wooden church Ruska Bystra in Eastern Slovakia

I am not sure if you know it but there is a number of wooden churches spread around Eastern Slovakia where I was born. All of these churches are unique because originally they were built with no nails. Shame is, that due to reconstruction some nails were added to prevent churches from falling. We are [...]

Posted on 09 Jun 2017 by Alexandra Kovacova in budget travel, Europe, press trip, Slovakia, tips, travel, video

Unique Botel Pressburg Bratislava – quiet hotel in Bratislava

I was born in Slovakia, but not in the capital Bratislava. I do visit it quite often though to speak at conferences, teach about travel blogging and marketing, or simply to visit friends, go to wellness and have business meetings etc. Sometimes I crush on a friend’s couch but when staying for a week or [...]

Posted on 05 Jun 2017 by Alexandra Kovacova in Europe, hotels, Slovakia, travel

Masada visit – a gorgeous fortification with mass suicide and Bible scrolls

When I visited Jerusalem in March 2017, one of the days we also took a day trip to Masada and Ein Gedi by the Dead Sea. Sometimes people visit Masada early in the morning to watch sunrise there, but I’ll need to keep that for my later visit. This time it was just a quick [...]

Posted on 22 May 2017 by Alexandra Kovacova in Asia, Israel, Middle East, travel

Tour to 3 Eilat Parks: Timna Park, Coral Beach and Bird Sanctuary

When I visited Eilat in Southern Israel the last time in March 2017 with a friend of mine, one of the days we took a 3 Eilat parks tour. A van picked us up at 9 am and drove us just outside of the town to the Eilat Bird Sanctuary first. Tour to [...]

Posted on 18 May 2017 by Alexandra Kovacova in Asia, Israel, Middle East, photo, tips, travel

The best places to visit in 2017

In 2013 I already wrote an article about why Baja California should be a part of everyone’s summer wish list. But even if you could tire of sun-kissed beaches and heavenly Mexican food, there are plenty of other magical options for fun in the sun! Midnight sun in Norway Whilst Norway can be a pretty [...]

Posted on 16 May 2017 by Alexandra Kovacova in tips, travel

My indescribable love of motorbikes

If you follow my Facebook Fanpage or Instagram in summer months (June to August), then you might have noticed that I post a random photo of me on a motorbike. Many of you do not know it, but since I was a child, I’ve had this indescribable love of motorbikes. I believe it was my [...]

Posted on 15 May 2017 by Alexandra Kovacova in adventures, Europe, Slovakia, travel

Gorgeous Timna Park Eilat photos – unusual natural wonder

I don’t know if you’ve ever heard of Timna Park Eilat Israel but I had not until I visited Eilat for the first time in September 2016. It was then when I learned that Timna Park is located in Southern Israel less than 30 km North of Eilat, right in the Desert. Timna Valley Park [...]

Posted on 11 May 2017 by Alexandra Kovacova in Asia, Israel, Middle East, nature, photo, travel

20 things to do before travel – ultimate travel checklist

I’ve been on hundreds of trips over the past few years. So now I kind of prepare for each trip automatically without even thinking of what I yet need to do until I leave. But as many of you have been asking me what exactly is necessary to do before a trip, I put up [...]

Posted on 08 May 2017 by Alexandra Kovacova in tips, travel

Shocking answers to 10 most frequently asked questions I get

As you can imagine, I get always the same questions over and over again. To make it easier, I decided to write this article to answer the main questions. Shocking answers to 10 most frequently asked questions I get 1. Are you rich? This is definitely the most frequently asked question I get. [...]

Posted on 04 May 2017 by Alexandra Kovacova in personal, travel