I haven't been there, but I know Slovakia has some nice mountains for hiking, if they aren't too far. I think it's a very good idea to avoid the most crowded and overtouristed European cities in the peak season!
I think staying a month in a less expensive city is a great idea! You can easily get to other areas for a day trip but save money overall. It's certainly more relaxing to take long walks in the city, dine out and enjoy the waterfront when it's not as crowded. Looking forward to your recap video at the end of your stay!
We were a little nervous about spending so much time in a slower-paced city but we were very happy with our decision by the end. It really did help break up our faster travel and I would certainly recommend Bratislava to anyone looking for a rest stop. 😊
watched this the other day & loved this!! the park or 'square' w/the food tents & night venues looked like a perfect place to stay out late & meet a TON of people. i could easily imagine myself spending a mo in a place like this, how much fun it would be to meet locals. that chicken skin that was poppin' looked REALLY good & i still love the 'free rick steves' tours!! :) . . .
Great video. . . We are planning an extended period in central/eastern Europe in 2025 after stints in South America and Schengen time in Portugal/Canary Islands. We visited Bratislava (yes, from Vienna!) for a few days last year and vowed to return for a longer time.
@@OurFreedomYears was a great little French restaurant that I really loved. It was a surprisingly enjoyable stay. I took the train down from Brno and was on the way to Budapest. A charming very walkable town
Hello - could you possibly share your go to grocery list items and maybe what meals you make when eating at home? I would love a starter just to have an idea of what to grab in a foreign grocery store the first time you shop for the week/month!
This is an excellent question that leads to a fairly lengthy answer! I'll try to keep it brief but let me know if you have more questions. We usually try to stock up on breakfast items as a first priority. For us, that means green tea, coffee, oatmeal, oat milk if available, nut butter, raisins and fresh fruit. We now cook mostly vegetarian meals at home so that means a lot of salads, soups and stews with lots of fresh produce (whatever is in season locally), plus legumes and grains. We'll also make egg dishes like frittata quite regularly. We find that the oil and vinegar in most Airbnbs isn't the quality we prefer so we usually add that to the grocery list as well. Hope that helps!
You're the only one who noticed 😂 We ended up doing just one video for Bratislava. But we've got two videos for Budapest, with the cost video heading your way this weekend.
I haven't been there, but I know Slovakia has some nice mountains for hiking, if they aren't too far. I think it's a very good idea to avoid the most crowded and overtouristed European cities in the peak season!
It was certainly a refreshing change after the fast pace and crowded streets of Prague and Vienna. 😊
we are considering Bratislava for next spring, so this was a timely video for us. Liked the airbnb for the most part.
Glad you found it helpful! We certainly enjoyed our time there, especially hanging out at the beautiful waterfront with all the locals.
I think staying a month in a less expensive city is a great idea! You can easily get to other areas for a day trip but save money overall. It's certainly more relaxing to take long walks in the city, dine out and enjoy the waterfront when it's not as crowded. Looking forward to your recap video at the end of your stay!
We were a little nervous about spending so much time in a slower-paced city but we were very happy with our decision by the end. It really did help break up our faster travel and I would certainly recommend Bratislava to anyone looking for a rest stop. 😊
Looks like a nice place.
It turned out to be a really relaxed, lovely place to spend a month 😊
watched this the other day & loved this!! the park or 'square' w/the food tents & night venues looked like a perfect place to stay out late & meet a TON of people. i could easily imagine myself spending a mo in a place like this, how much fun it would be to meet locals. that chicken skin that was poppin' looked REALLY good & i still love the 'free rick steves' tours!! :) . . .
There was a great vibe as we walked around the old town...lots of events happening, very social.
Great video. . . We are planning an extended period in central/eastern Europe in 2025 after stints in South America and Schengen time in Portugal/Canary Islands. We visited Bratislava (yes, from Vienna!) for a few days last year and vowed to return for a longer time.
Such an exciting plan! You might have already seen all the main sights in Bratislava from your last trip but it could still be a good rest stop.
I was there for 10 days. Had a good time. But 10 days was enough
I'm sure! You certainly would have seen all the sights in 10 days.
@@OurFreedomYears was a great little French restaurant that I really loved. It was a surprisingly enjoyable stay. I took the train down from Brno and was on the way to Budapest. A charming very walkable town
Hey, the ad that came up after this video, in my part of the world, was for technical education in Tasmania (TAFE) where my nephew Damian works. Cute.
That's some very targeted marketing! 😂
Hello - could you possibly share your go to grocery list items and maybe what meals you make when eating at home? I would love a starter just to have an idea of what to grab in a foreign grocery store the first time you shop for the week/month!
This is an excellent question that leads to a fairly lengthy answer! I'll try to keep it brief but let me know if you have more questions.
We usually try to stock up on breakfast items as a first priority. For us, that means green tea, coffee, oatmeal, oat milk if available, nut butter, raisins and fresh fruit. We now cook mostly vegetarian meals at home so that means a lot of salads, soups and stews with lots of fresh produce (whatever is in season locally), plus legumes and grains. We'll also make egg dishes like frittata quite regularly. We find that the oil and vinegar in most Airbnbs isn't the quality we prefer so we usually add that to the grocery list as well.
Hope that helps!
Both you traveling just like locals and well explained in good cost. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it! 😊
On your recommendation I am here in Bratislava planning to stay a month got here on October 2. It is a beautiful city.
Wonderful! Hope you have an amazing time. We miss our lovely walks along the waterfront. 😊
is it only one video from bratislava or sholud i expect more since you spent one month there :)
You're the only one who noticed 😂 We ended up doing just one video for Bratislava. But we've got two videos for Budapest, with the cost video heading your way this weekend.
So many beautiful women to look at in Blava, right?
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I'm sure you'll enjoy chilling for a month there and temperatures should be comfortable. 🇨🇦
We loved it! Just the change of pace we needed.
Go see the blue church :)
We couldn't miss it! It was just a block away from our apartment so we saw it every day. 😂
You can take a bus to Viena for a day trip if you get bored :)
Indeed! Although we were just in Vienna...you can see by our last video bit.ly/3PvONrp