Fall brings a series of classical music events to Bratislava. Last Friday, September 28th, kicked off the 16 day long Bratislava Music Festival. Most of the events will be performed in the large and small halls of the newly renovated… Read More ›
Insiders Bratislava
Information about Bratislava based on our 18 months of living there as an expat.
The Traditions of Autumn
If instantaneous time travel were a reality, I would go back to the United States this weekend. Perhaps I would drop into Denver and catch the Broncos game. Peyton Manning lives there now, and I live in Bratislava. Who saw… Read More ›
One year in Bratislava
It is a week of reflection as we approach our first anniversary in Bratislava this Friday. A time when we couldn’t find Bratislava on a map is a dimly flickering memory. We forget most of our friends still can’t recall… Read More ›
“Meet me at Korzo”: A Slovak Tradition
My parents met at a grange hall dance. I’ve heard the story a hundred times. It was March 13th, a Friday night. Whenever a Friday the 13th rolled around, my mother reminded me once more what a lucky day it… Read More ›
The Apponyi House and Viticulture Museum – Bratislava
There are two types of museums. The world renowned museums showcase a multinational collection of priceless art or war plunder. I love to stroll thru the treasures of the Louvre, the British Museum, the Rijks. The second type of museum illuminates… Read More ›