--Frantisek Hudák, Consul General of the Slovak Republic in Los Angeles
"A great source of information on Slovakia. It provides not only the basics, but also answers questions that you would not normally consider or even think of."
Book Description
Everything a traveler needs to know about the Slovak people, their unique culture, and how to acclimate smoothly within it.
Features descriptions of topics such as how to find accommodation and get settled in, applying for a visa, Slovak food, public transportation, and social and business customs. Includes hundreds of addresses and Web sites.
Features descriptions of topics such as how to find accommodation and get settled in, applying for a visa, Slovak food, public transportation, and social and business customs. Includes hundreds of addresses and Web sites.
Publisher comments
Contents include information on the following:
- The Slovak people: How history and geography have shaped them. How important is it to learn the language.
- Survival basics: How to find accommodation and get settled in. How to get around on public transportation. What the food is like.
- Legal matters: How to apply for a visa or for an extended-stay permit. What you need to drive in Slovakia.
- Folk traditions and culture: The kinds of holidays Slovaks celebrate and the cultural elements that are uniquely Slovak.
- Social and business customs: Some basic greetings in social or business settings, and what you can expect when being invited to someone's home for dinner.
- Leisure time: The kinds of different recreational activities. How Slovaks spend their free time through different seasons of the year.
Back Cover copy
The Foreigner's Guide to Living in Slovakia
Everything you need to know about the Slovak people, their unique culture, and how to acclimate smoothly within it.
Slovakia is an increasingly important destination for the traveler interested in experiencing what "New Europe" has to offer. Whether you see yourself staying in Slovakia for a few weeks or for a few years, this companion guide provides practical information on a range of subjects to assist you in understanding life in Slovakia, smooth your transition into Slovak culture, and help you discover Slovakia's unique qualities.
Everything you need to know about the Slovak people, their unique culture, and how to acclimate smoothly within it.
Slovakia is an increasingly important destination for the traveler interested in experiencing what "New Europe" has to offer. Whether you see yourself staying in Slovakia for a few weeks or for a few years, this companion guide provides practical information on a range of subjects to assist you in understanding life in Slovakia, smooth your transition into Slovak culture, and help you discover Slovakia's unique qualities.
About the author
Margarete Hurn has lived and worked in Slovakia for five years, teaching English at several different institutions including the Technical University in Bratislava. She has taken her experiences as a foreigner living abroad to create this guide for those who are inquisitive of the Slovak culture and how to smoothly acclimate within it.
