Teaching Abroad in Slovakia Overview: If tourist traps and endless museum lines can turn you off quicker than sipping expired milk, than Slovakia represents the revitalizing nectar that opens doors and displays a world far beyond the traditional sightseeing route. Drink it in! While here, check out the crumbling ruins of Spis, Slovakia's largest castle. The caves of Slovak Karst will amaze you just as much as the slivovice, (homemade plum brandy). We know our teachers have interests besides being excellent English language instructors. If you are a classic film buff, take a walk through the spooky Orava Castle, which was the backdrop for the first, and arguably best vampire film ever created, Nosferatu (1922).
Interesting Facts About Slovakia
Slovakian Stefan Banic invented the world's first-ever usable parachute!
The largest meteor ever to hit Europe landed near the East Slovenia town of Zboj in 1866.
It's estimated that Slovakia produces more cars per person than any other country in the world.
Andy Warhol's parents hail from Slovakia.
Highlights of Working Abroad in Slovakia
Explore the amazing, whimsical architecture of Gaudi's Parc Guell in Barcelona
Roam the crumbling ruins of Spis, Slovakia's largest castle.
Discover Levoca, a medieval walled town and a treasure chest of Renaissance architecture.
Wander through the bustling, renovated old town of Bratislava.
Eat bryndzove, (small potato dumplings, similar to Italian gnocchi, topped with sheep's cheese and a sprinkling of fried bacon bits) and cakes that would be three times the price in a Viennese cake shop!
Drink homemade slivovice, (plum brandy) and Zlaty Bazant, (Golden Pheasant Beer) made in Hurbanova.
Festivals in Slovakia International Film Festival of Sustainable Development - Ekotopfilm in October and November
This festival educates both professionals and the general public about sustainable development through film. It provides a forum of the latest and best films covering a wide range of economical, industrial and human activities stressing the need for sustainable development. It is a unique fusion of science and technology and is the oldest and largest festival of its kind in the world. It began in 1974 and hasn't skipped a year since. This past year, the festival welcomed more than 70,000 visitors!
Whichever the case, if you plan on attending be sure to bring goggles and clothes you don't minding throwing away. You may walk away with some bruises too with over 20,000 revelers pelting each other with large, red, squishy tomatoes!
