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Spectacular Slovakia

Spectacular Slovakia

Autor: Spectacular Slovakia
Podcast by The Slovak Spectator

Podcast Spectacular Slovakia je vložený na túto stránku z otvoreného informačného zdroja RSS. Všetky informácie, texty, predmety ochrany a ďalšie metadáta z informačného zdroja RSS sú majetkom autora podcastu a nie sú vlastníctvom prevádzkovateľa Podmaz, ktorý ani nevytvára ani nezodpovedá za ich obsah podcastov. Ak máš za to, že podcast porušuje práva iných osôb alebo pravidlá Podmaz, môžeš nahlásiť obsah. Ak je toto tvoj podcast a chceš získať kontrolu nad týmto profilom klikni sem.

Zoznam epizód (144 epizód)

18:52
  
28.11.2019

10 facts about Bratislava you did not know

Anna and Peter will reveal where you can find the oldest Bratislava cinema and introduce you to a few forgotten Bratislava greats, including the iconic Schöne Náci. The latter even has something in common with one of the most successful US rappers. Photo: TASR Source: Po stopách dávnej Bratislav...
17:33
  
20.11.2019

Vápeč and Kršlenica: Easy hikes easily accessible from Bratislava

Ľubo Mäkký of Hiking.sk returns to Spectacular Slovakia to give listeners easy hiking tips in western Slovakia. He will take you to spectacular hills: Vápeč of the Strážovské vrchy range and Kršlenica of the Small Carpathians. Lace up your hiking boots! Photo: FB Vápeč - 956 m Presenter: Peter D...
17:06
  
14.11.2019

The Velvet Revolution: Optimism, companionship, and freedom

Ľubica Lacinová, a researcher at the Centre of Biological Sciences of the Slovak Academy of Sciences in Bratislava, recalls communist times and the Velvet Revolution (Nežná revolúcia). Photo: TASR (The Velvet Revolution Square street sign)
15:36
  
06.11.2019

The definitive guide to learning Slovak

With complicated grammatical rules and verb forms, Slovak is a tough language for foreigners to learn. But there's hope! Listen to student Ali to find out which Slovak-language courses you can take in Bratislava to improve your language skills. Photo: TASR Presenter: Anna Fay
11:59
  
30.10.2019

Let's get a bit spooky. It's Halloween time

How does a fun-loving American and her family celebrate Halloween in Slovakia? With a strobe light dance party, indoor trick-or-treating and some pumpkin carving of course! Experience a multicultural Halloween by proxy on this week’s episode of Spectacular Slovakia. Photo: TASR Presenter: Anna F...
17:33
  
23.10.2019

Černová: The massacre that Slovaks take no notice of

Anna and Peter will travel back in time, to the year of 1907, this week. Back then, people in the settlement of Černová, nowadays a borough of Ružomberok, demanded their native, Andrej Hlinka, consecrate their new church. Little did they know bloodshed would occur instead. Listen to the latest episo...
25:43
  
16.10.2019

Not a fan of outhouses? The one in the Tatras may change your mind

Mountaineer Ľubomír Mäkký of the hiking.sk website joins Peter in this week’s Spectacular Slovakia episode to explain why it is worth walking up to mountain huts in the High Tatras. Learn more about some cosy mountain huts and must-do (and manageable)hikes in the mountains on this week's episode....
20:59
  
09.10.2019

Why did Anička’s boots get wet? Slovak folk songs are quirky

Anna and Peter are inviting you to their listening party on this week’s Spectacular Slovakia. They will reveal just how many Slovak folk songs there are, but most importantly, they will play a few folk songs with whimsical lyrics. Can you help them fix a furnace that fell apart? A list of folk gr...
20:46
  
03.10.2019

Benka is Slovakia's national treasure but also its most faked artist

Peter and Anna talk about Martin Benka, a Slovak painter, in this week's Spectacular Slovakia. Join them on their quest to learn more about his life, paintings, and why he is important to the country's history. They will also tell you where to go to see his artwork and why he loved Amsterdam.
15:58
  
25.09.2019

Traditional stories from Hont you have never heard of

This week, Spectacular Slovakia spotlights the art of storytelling, a verbal craft typical for Slovak regions like the Hont Region. You can listen to two stories popular in the area: ‘The Bull on the Tower‘ and ‘How a Gypsy Prayed’. Aside from storytelling, you will also learn where the Hont Region,...
24:41
  
18.09.2019

Have you ever wondered if Slovakia and Wales resemble one another?

Cardiffian Mike Valek, based in the Slovak town of Piešťany, compares and contrasts Slovakia and Wales on this episode of Spectacular Slovakia. He even mentions Owain Glyndŵr! Wait, who? Photo: Pixabay Snippets: Gwyneth Angharad (YouTube), Dinogad's Smock (YouTube) Presenter: Peter Dlhopolec
19:40
  
11.09.2019

Gemer Region: Slovakia's poorest region hides world-class beauties

American Hannah Falchuk taught English at a grammar school in Revúca, one of the Gemer Region centres. Listen to the latest episode to find out where to head out for a trip in the region and why to fall in love with this corner of Slovakia, despite some drawbacks. Photo: Slavošovce Tunnel by TASR...
17:48
  
04.09.2019

MENTAL HEALTH: How to handle a new life in a new country

Expat Talley Sjoberg Varney has lived in five different countries and travelled quite a lot as a child with her parents, too. Working as a school counsellor in Slovakia, T. S. Varney talks about mental health and how to cope with culture shock. Listen to “shoulds” and “should nots” when it comes to...
29:17
  
28.08.2019

Why the SNP was so important that Slovaks made it a national holiday

This week, we’ll dive into the history of Slovakia as we discuss the 1944 Slovak National Uprising (SNP). He might not be Slovak, but James Thomson is a history devotee and knows enough to introduce us to this period of Slovak history. We’ll also tell you where to visit to discover more about the up...
16:22
  
15.08.2019

Bratislava: Yoga, meditation & aromatherapy

American Talley Sjoberg Varney, who lives in Slovakia, has been a practitioner in aromatherapy for about 10 years. How can aromatherapy help us? Talley also talks about yoga, meditation, and their benefits. Namaste! Presenter: Anna Fay Picture: Pixabay
25:07
  
07.08.2019

Rail travel in Slovakia: From a national disgrace to scenic journeys

May I have your attention, please? We are sorry that your journey will take longer than planned. In the interest of safety and comfort, we are going to prepare you for your trip around Slovakia prior to your train departure. Listen to the podcast before your phone dies as there may not be a plug on...
19:09
  
01.08.2019

A Slovak town Gulf tourists fell in love with

Piešťany, one of several spa towns in Slovakia, is unique in several aspects. Mike Valek from Cardiff has lived there for four years. He joins Peter Dlhopolec to disclose what life in Piešťany is all about.
22:50
  
24.07.2019

Too lazy to cook? Opt for lunch at a cheap-as-chips jedáleň

Jedáleň is a Slovak self-service canteen that was popularised under socialism. Years after the revolution, it was rediscovered as a hotspot for affordable, hearty meals. What kind of vibe does a jedáleň exude? What meals can you get there? And why do you need to come in before midday? Listen...
19:33
  
10.07.2019

Re-enact Mark Twain's most famous story in Slovakia

“It’s lovely to live on a raft. We had the sky, up there, all speckled with stars, and we used to lay on our backs and look up at them,” reads the 1885 book by American novelist Mark Twain, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. A young boy, Huck, and a black slave, Jim, spend most of the novel on a...
19:07
  
03.07.2019

Vilnius vs Bratislava: Citizens of which capital are louder on public transport?

Press play and discover out more about Bratislava, and most importantly, about Vilnius. Which capital is going to win the battle? Lithuanian student Ugnė Mažonaitė and American Anna Fay, who have experienced both of the capitals, talk about what these cities have in common and where they differ....
20:18
  
27.06.2019

Your Ultimate Guide to Pohoda Festival. Get Ready

Slovakia's biggest music festival, POHODA, is drawing near. Have you wondered why the festival starts on Thursday? How many types of toilets there are on site? Is the festival green? And how can #spolunapohodu help you get to the festival? Its international PR manager Suzanne Verschueren from Belgiu...
19:03
  
19.06.2019

It's time to learn what Scandinavia and Slovakia have in common

As the reformation movement expanded across Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries, the Catholic Habsburg empire, which included Slovakia, began to oppress Protestants. Although reluctantly, Emperor Leopold I eventually allowed them to build their churches under strict conditions scribbled in Article...
14:54
  
12.06.2019

Volunteering in Slovakia starts with a smile

Many people like to give back to their community, but few are as dedicated as American Jennifer Sturgeon, a full-time volunteer who has lived in Bratislava for two years now. Whether it’s organising a charity Christmas bazaar or smiling at strangers on the street, Jennifer does what she can to make...
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