Slovakia has a lot of character, I grew up there now living outside for the past 36 years. Every time I went back it feels very enchanting, almost romantic. Every country is unique you might say, but Slovakia packs a punch for its size. If it had the Spanish climate and was on the Mediterranean, it would be just about perfect. The railway network is the longest in the world for its size and has the most UNESCO heritage sites for its size as well as castles and manor houses. if I could describe Slovakia, it would be an absolute gem. When it comes to people, they are very direct and straight to the point, they dont like excessive politeness. But deep down they are in the right place.
I have lived in Zilina for some time and the upper courtyard was where we spent our Friday evenings. The pubs would let you take your beer out and sit on the benches
I watched your enjoyable video while on the treadmill. My wife and I are both from Slovak ancestry and hope we can make the journey to Slovakia one day. Continue showing the local shops and sights. Subscribed to your channel…hope to view a new region soon. Your English is remarkably eloquent. Best of luck
Good video! As for me, I prefer visiting Žilina in sommer, the city tends to be more vibrant in that season. Check out the Dubeň watchtower up in the hills to get a nice view of the town. Don't forget the seat card for your next train ride ;)
I lived in Turcianske Teplice and I remember german tourists boarding the old diesel train to Banska Bystrica just to have that journey through the tunnels ;-)
I live in Žilina. So thanks for sharing this trip to my town. I think you mistaken Žilina's coat of arms with the one from Nitra in the video thumbnail. I really suggest you come to visit in summer. The town is much nicer. The upper square (Mariánske námestie) is full of patios (outdoor seating) extending bars and restaurants located on the square. So you can enjoy a beer and meal outside. Many of the restaurants are really good serving tasty dishes. Shame you missed them (another reason to come back). I am happy to see the small bakery Anjelské koláče are still in business. Those cakes are heavenly good. BTW the business name means angelic pastry. Worth to see or try: - Budatín Castle (just 20 min. walk from city center) - Observation deck located on the Dubeň hill behind the train station with stunning views of the town. - Burian's Tower - the tower close to cathedral you passed by in the video. During the tourist season you can climb the stairs of the tower and see the town from the other perspective. Just book a visit free of charge in the tourist information centre located on the lower square (Hlinkovo námestie). - BikeKIA cycle hire - you can hire a city bike free of charge for 30 min. from many cycle stops around the town. - paddleboarding at Žilina water dam. ...And many other things.
I will likely come back in the summer time. At the moment I want to have one of these bigger trips a month. It can be tough on my wallet so I'd like to space things out... Anjelské koláče was a fantastic bakery! Great deals and verrrry tasty.. I've taken some notes on some others comments and yours regarding this trip... Future city trip videos will be a bit more fleshed out to showcase the cities, at least that's what I'm planning...thank you for the suggestions 👍 btw I updated the thumbnail, I always mix up those two cities for some reason... thanks for watching!
Thank you, I appreciate it! I really try to not butcher pronunciation. I practiced the Slovak alphabet and some basic words for a few months before I moved here. Having Slovak/Czech family members around growing up helps too!
I went to school in Ohio with some people who share your last name. Thanks for sharing your train experience. That will take the edge off when I show up in April. I do plan on visiting that town and working my way east to Prešov. I would have definitely entered Butcher’s Bits! Also planning to visit the High Tatra’s and another national park thats name is escaping me. Started taking my Slovak lessons more seriously this week.
@@ihlan1 I hadn’t planned on visiting Bratislava, but I changed my mind. Turns out there are a lot of one day trips I can make out of that city to visit the surrounding regions. I suspect I may get to Zilina by The end of the second week of April. I just spent 20 hours in the air coming back from Australia on Wednesday. I’m handling the Jetlag remarkably well. I’m going to attribute that to not eating the airline food. 😏. I’m headed to Mexico next week to hike the mountains. I’m happy to see it’s getting warmer in Slovakia the last 2 weeks…
Hey, I am currently living in Taipei, but if you ever find yourself in Pezinok, which is right next to Bratislava, I will gladly share some tips. :) Also, my parents own a restaurant there! Your videos are very nice, remind of me of home :)
I would love to. I started to visit the 8 major cities of Slovakia earlier this year, but ran into some hiccups before going to Nitra, and then Eastern Slovakia. I will definitely be going sometime and will make videos on those trips, just need to slowly plan them out.
wow, the video is so amazing, maybe as a small suggestion, next time for another city, you can consider looking at different aspects of the city, like the cost of living in terms of rent, food, transport, etc. also business opportunities or ideas that can thrive in that specific city, education institutions like schools and universities and how they rate to other cities like Bratislava, recreation and so on. nevertheless the video is so nice and i can see you put in a lot of hard work. so proud of you mate.
Thank you for the nice comment, and I appreciate the suggestions! I will keep these in mind for the next trip. It would be good info to include on the next video like this for sure 🤙
Thanks for the video. I'm jealous that I don't get to travel around Slovakia like you do. To the right of the RegioJet sign, there is a statue in a glass case. Who is it of, and what's the significance? At the very end of the Butcher's Bits menu were phrases like "...without a single éčka," and "...no éčka." What's an éčka? Vopred ďakujem!
I'm not sure who the statue is supposed to represent, next time I'm there I'll take a closer look at it and will figure out who/what it represents 👍 As for what is 'éčka', Adka texted me saying that it is "Colours, preservatives, sweeteners and other added substances in food which either prolong the shelf-life of the food or modify and enhance its flavour or colour." I hope that helps!
It is statue of Saint Catherine, patron of railroad workers :Kult svätej Kataríny Alexandrijskej má železničiarov motivovať k spolupatričnosti, pevnosti v živote a rozhodnosti pri výkone ich povolania v službe cestujúcim a svojmu národu.
I'm glad you enjoy the videos! You can always write an email to me (go to the about section on my channel while on desktop) Also, I'm thinking about doing a livestream sometime soon, on a weekend. When that happens, join us live, and ask me anything!
Jako ok, byl pěkně velký, ale pořád je to koláč za pade! Na konci roku jsem byl v Žilině a naopak mě překvapila cena piva. Radegast 19 z tanku excelentní za stejnou cenu jako břečka ze sudu u nás na vesnici. Cena poledního menu jen mírně vyšší. Jiný příběh je potom Blava - hnusné ošizené menu na oběd za dvě stovky.
2eura za tak velky kolac v centre je uplne normalna cena plus ak je domaci. Pre vas cechov je vsade draho takze lepenaky a pastety a ide sa na dovolenku :D
@@Frantakoulou Zdravíčko tu pekár čo to pečie :) čo sa vám nepáči na tej cene ?? otvorte si vlastnú pekáren a určite si vlastnný cenník ... vstavajte každý deň o tretej ráno aby ste ľudom napiekli .. pred 10 rokmi ste ten koláč kúpili za 1 € ale čas a štát nás postupne donútil to zdvihnúť a posledné covidove a vojnové roky nie je žiadna prechádzka ružovou záhradou hlavne pre tých malých ktorí nemaju z dotací ani cent .
Do you think I should do a recap video dedicated for Žilina? I'm thinking I should also make a secondary video for each city that I visit that goes into more detail regarding life in these cities, wages, cost of living, etc., and then give my thoughts about that. Still getting a feel for what to mention regarding Slovak cities 😃
Slovakia has a lot of character, I grew up there now living outside for the past 36 years. Every time I went back it feels
very enchanting, almost romantic. Every country is unique you might say, but Slovakia packs a punch for its size.
If it had the Spanish climate and was on the Mediterranean, it would be just about perfect. The railway network is the longest in the world for its size and has the most UNESCO heritage sites for its size as well as castles and manor houses. if I could describe
Slovakia, it would be an absolute gem. When it comes to people, they are very direct and straight to the point, they dont
like excessive politeness. But deep down they are in the right place.
Slovakia definitely has a lot to offer, there is still so much more to see! Slovaks are good people in my experience.
Hello, I'm glad you liked our cakes, it's a family recipe :)
I have lived in Zilina for some time and the upper courtyard was where we spent our Friday evenings. The pubs would let you take your beer out and sit on the benches
@Stanislav M. THIS is exactly the type of valuable information I’ve been searching for!😊
This was a long one and took a good amount of work to make. What parts did you like? How can I make the next city video better?! Thanks for watching!
You're a cool guy. Good job, Nick!
Nick I think you should try interviewing locals or just record a little small talk with locals
I watched your enjoyable video while on the treadmill. My wife and I are both from Slovak ancestry and hope we can make the journey to Slovakia one day. Continue showing the local shops and sights. Subscribed to your channel…hope to view a new region soon. Your English is remarkably eloquent. Best of luck
Thanks so much man, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Until your journey to Slovakia, I will keep posting! 👍
Saya pernah tinggal di Zilina sekitar 8 bulan.. tahun 1996 .. Zilina memang INDAH..
Good video! As for me, I prefer visiting Žilina in sommer, the city tends to be more vibrant in that season. Check out the Dubeň watchtower up in the hills to get a nice view of the town.
Don't forget the seat card for your next train ride ;)
we are waiting for you in Banska Bystrica :-) maybe you can travel by train from Zilina, that is one wonderful railway with 25 tunnels
I'll definitely be visiting sometime!
I lived in Turcianske Teplice and I remember german tourists boarding the old diesel train to Banska Bystrica just to have that journey through the tunnels ;-)
I live in Žilina. So thanks for sharing this trip to my town. I think you mistaken Žilina's coat of arms with the one from Nitra in the video thumbnail.
I really suggest you come to visit in summer. The town is much nicer. The upper square (Mariánske námestie) is full of patios (outdoor seating) extending bars and restaurants located on the square. So you can enjoy a beer and meal outside. Many of the restaurants are really good serving tasty dishes. Shame you missed them (another reason to come back).
I am happy to see the small bakery Anjelské koláče are still in business. Those cakes are heavenly good. BTW the business name means angelic pastry.
Worth to see or try:
- Budatín Castle (just 20 min. walk from city center)
- Observation deck located on the Dubeň hill behind the train station with stunning views of the town.
- Burian's Tower - the tower close to cathedral you passed by in the video. During the tourist season you can climb the stairs of the tower and see the town from the other perspective. Just book a visit free of charge in the tourist information centre located on the lower square (Hlinkovo námestie).
- BikeKIA cycle hire - you can hire a city bike free of charge for 30 min. from many cycle stops around the town.
- paddleboarding at Žilina water dam.
...And many other things.
I will likely come back in the summer time. At the moment I want to have one of these bigger trips a month. It can be tough on my wallet so I'd like to space things out...
Anjelské koláče was a fantastic bakery! Great deals and verrrry tasty..
I've taken some notes on some others comments and yours regarding this trip... Future city trip videos will be a bit more fleshed out to showcase the cities, at least that's what I'm planning...thank you for the suggestions 👍
btw I updated the thumbnail, I always mix up those two cities for some reason... thanks for watching!
Your Slovak is really good ! You have better pronounciation than most of the Americans I've heard. Impressive !
Thank you, I appreciate it! I really try to not butcher pronunciation. I practiced the Slovak alphabet and some basic words for a few months before I moved here. Having Slovak/Czech family members around growing up helps too!
Love your videos! Can't wait to see my favourite SK town Košice! I believe you're going to love it :) I even prefer it over Bratislava.
I'm glad you enjoy them! I'm excited to go to Košice eventually, that will be a special video 😎
damn i love your camera presence, i really want this channel to grow, keep making content ma man
I really appreciate the comment ROY, the channel shall persist!
Very informative. Thanks
I went to school in Ohio with some people who share your last name. Thanks for sharing your train experience. That will take the edge off when I show up in April. I do plan on visiting that town and working my way east to Prešov. I would have definitely entered Butcher’s Bits! Also planning to visit the High Tatra’s and another national park thats name is escaping me. Started taking my Slovak lessons more seriously this week.
Glad to share the experience with you, and I hope you do well with your Slovak lessons. Don't forget, Anki flash cards can be a lifesaver!
Let us know when you're here (in Zilina) ;-)
@@ihlan1 I hadn’t planned on visiting Bratislava, but I changed my mind. Turns out there are a lot of one day trips I can make out of that city to visit the surrounding regions. I suspect I may get to Zilina by The end of the second week of April. I just spent 20 hours in the air coming back from Australia on Wednesday. I’m handling the Jetlag remarkably well. I’m going to attribute that to not eating the airline food. 😏. I’m headed to Mexico next week to hike the mountains. I’m happy to see it’s getting warmer in Slovakia the last 2 weeks…
Hey, I am currently living in Taipei, but if you ever find yourself in Pezinok, which is right next to Bratislava, I will gladly share some tips. :) Also, my parents own a restaurant there! Your videos are very nice, remind of me of home :)
You Should Visit Košice in eatern Slovakia. Its 6 hour route on a train (4hrs if its an InterCity) It Has a lot of culture.
I would love to. I started to visit the 8 major cities of Slovakia earlier this year, but ran into some hiccups before going to Nitra, and then Eastern Slovakia. I will definitely be going sometime and will make videos on those trips, just need to slowly plan them out.
wow, the video is so amazing, maybe as a small suggestion, next time for another city, you can consider looking at different aspects of the city, like the cost of living in terms of rent, food, transport, etc. also business opportunities or ideas that can thrive in that specific city, education institutions like schools and universities and how they rate to other cities like Bratislava, recreation and so on. nevertheless the video is so nice and i can see you put in a lot of hard work. so proud of you mate.
Thank you for the nice comment, and I appreciate the suggestions! I will keep these in mind for the next trip. It would be good info to include on the next video like this for sure 🤙
0:07 lol I live in that building now, cheers
Zdravim neighbor!
You could travel to Zilina from Bratislava - Vinohrady train station which was much closer than Hlavna Stanica…..
Maybe for the next trip, I will start from there!
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Thanks for the video. I'm jealous that I don't get to travel around Slovakia like you do.
To the right of the RegioJet sign, there is a statue in a glass case. Who is it of, and what's the significance?
At the very end of the Butcher's Bits menu were phrases like "...without a single éčka," and "...no éčka." What's an éčka?
Vopred ďakujem!
I'm not sure who the statue is supposed to represent, next time I'm there I'll take a closer look at it and will figure out who/what it represents 👍
As for what is 'éčka', Adka texted me saying that it is "Colours, preservatives, sweeteners and other added substances in food which either prolong the shelf-life of the food or modify and enhance its flavour or colour." I hope that helps!
Thanks for the information! I appreciate it 🍻
It is statue of Saint Catherine, patron of railroad workers :Kult svätej Kataríny Alexandrijskej má železničiarov motivovať k spolupatričnosti, pevnosti v živote a rozhodnosti pri výkone ich povolania v službe cestujúcim a svojmu národu.
Hi I enjoy watching ur videos .... But I have questions regarding Bratislava cos I just got admission in a school there .
I'm glad you enjoy the videos! You can always write an email to me (go to the about section on my channel while on desktop)
Also, I'm thinking about doing a livestream sometime soon, on a weekend. When that happens, join us live, and ask me anything!
Koláč za pade? Slovensko je skutečně zlodějská země s těmi cenami 😀
Jako ok, byl pěkně velký, ale pořád je to koláč za pade! Na konci roku jsem byl v Žilině a naopak mě překvapila cena piva. Radegast 19 z tanku excelentní za stejnou cenu jako břečka ze sudu u nás na vesnici. Cena poledního menu jen mírně vyšší. Jiný příběh je potom Blava - hnusné ošizené menu na oběd za dvě stovky.
2eura za tak velky kolac v centre je uplne normalna cena plus ak je domaci. Pre vas cechov je vsade draho takze lepenaky a pastety a ide sa na dovolenku :D
@@Frantakoulou Zdravíčko tu pekár čo to pečie :) čo sa vám nepáči na tej cene ?? otvorte si vlastnú pekáren a určite si vlastnný cenník ... vstavajte každý deň o tretej ráno aby ste ľudom napiekli .. pred 10 rokmi ste ten koláč kúpili za 1 € ale čas a štát nás postupne donútil to zdvihnúť a posledné covidove a vojnové roky nie je žiadna prechádzka ružovou záhradou hlavne pre tých malých ktorí nemaju z dotací ani cent .
A si ešte zober že takýto moravský koláč nespada do kategorie zlacneneho pečiva čiže na takýto produk je 20 percentna dphčka .
It would be nice to give us some feedback and your feelings from/about Zilina. Honestly.
Do you think I should do a recap video dedicated for Žilina? I'm thinking I should also make a secondary video for each city that I visit that goes into more detail regarding life in these cities, wages, cost of living, etc., and then give my thoughts about that. Still getting a feel for what to mention regarding Slovak cities 😃