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Top 10 Instagrammable Places in Bratislava

The capital of Slovakia, Bratislava, is probably one of the least known and least Instagrammed destinations in Europe. Rarely on the itinerary of the visitors traveling through Central and Eastern Europe, Bratislava is overshadowed by its famous neighbors Prague, Budapest, and Vienna. Because I live in Prague, Bratislava was the perfect weekend getaway to escape the tourist crowds of the city of hundred spires. Even if it is indeed very small, to my surprise, Bratislava has a lot of Instagram spots that just beg to be discovered! The intimate historic old town is filled with winding cobbled streets and charming…

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Luxury Stay in Bratislava at the Grand Hotel River Park

Last weekend, my boyfriend and I were invited by Luxury Collection by Marriott to stay in Bratislava at their Grand Hotel River Park. During my travels, I have stayed in a lot of different types of accommodations from bunk beds in several hostels’ dorm rooms to guest houses and luxury resorts by the sea. On my blog, however, I have always written about the destinations and not the accommodations. I want to change this because I believe that the place you stay at also becomes part of your travel experience. So in this article, let me share my experience of…

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