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Traveling by train is the easiest way so pack lite and bring only one suitcase that is easy to handle. Today the possibility of buying a language dictionary in your home country is better than at the time of my travels and I suggest you do so. If you, as I did, wait to buy the dictionary in Slovakia you might make the same mistake I did and buy one that will not be useful.
If you're coming from Poland, stock up on cigarettes before you cross the border. Once you arrive, just so crazy on the alcohol consumption. The best buys, comparatively are:- whisky; and- absinth (which you can't get in Poland)
For walking around cities and towns, small, city backpack and surely bag for your camera - both water-proof. Comfortable walking shoes preferrably water-resistant: like good trainers or better special walking shoes (Danish Ecco are very comfortable and... expensive but worth the cost). Sun-glasses esp. in winter and summer and always a rain coat. Read info on climate in Slovakia:Climate of SlovakiaCheck weather (4-day forecast) for Slovakia (in Slovak language):Weather forecast for SlovakiaChoose your exact destination from the list! Buy toilet paper, soap (small bottle of liquid soap), paper towels or tissue papers. Usually available in public toilets (restrooms) but... not always. For pictures at night and bad light (weather) take a tripod. Small, light tent, gas cooker and eventually small gas lamp - available in local stores. Free camp sites were usually not lighted. If you are...
Make sure that the adapter you bring is the 'B' adapters and not the 'A' adapter that's mostly used in western Europe. The 'B' adapter actually have a wider and thinner prongs. You can get a complete set of adapters and converters at Brookstone. They're even color coded according to the region/countries of your destination.
Standard customs regulations apply for bringing items into Slovakia. This means that up to 200 cigarettes and 2 litres of alcohol are allowed. Bringing anything illegal across the border (think: drugs, wapons, kidnapped women) is never, ever a good idea. An import duty may be leveled if the value of goods being imported exceeds Sk 6.000,- (USD 130). Visitors are required to have at least the equivalent of USD 15 per day of the intended stay. There is no duty on exports. But refrain from stealing statues or paintings, as there is a law prohibiting the export of "cultural monuments, artifacts of museum and gallery value, as well as archive documents."
Passports and visasValid passports are required. European identification cards not No visa are required for all European countries, Brasil, South Africa, Thailand, the USA and Canada and the holders of diplomatic and business passports.Customs regulationsWithout any obligation to pay dutyImport or export 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars250 grammes of tobaccoan appropriate combination of 1 litre of spirits, 2 litres of wine10 litres of petrol in a tank50 grammes of perfume250 grammes of eau de toilettemedical drugs for personal usesouvenirs and other gifts up to a value of 6000 SKTransport of domestic animals is only possible with accompanying documentation. Objects with artistic value are subject tolicensing and duty.
backpacks! of course depending on the time of year. spring summer autumn is the best for backpacking and hiking and such activities. be prepared to bring waterproof things that can keep you warm but also shorts and tshirts as it may turn very warm. in the summer some 35 C is all right. good hiking shoes or decent tennis shoes are fine plasters, for the blisters, and the standard stuff. some cream against mosquito bites if you are going near water and lakes.
an apple, your own tooth brush, an umbrella?
with locks All weather gear is best! Lots of outdoor activities to do! can find things easily there
own dress camera and computer:-)
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Q: I have to make a bank payment to SLovakia (to buy some coupons from the excellent outdoor adventure company 'Mutton', based in...
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