Location: Bratislava, Banska Bystrica, Poprad, Zdiar, Trencin Length of Stay: 5 Days Cost per Day: $51 To be honest, I didnt have any intention of visiting Slovakia or any other Eastern European countries on this trip, however everyone has been telling me how wonderful they are, so I thought I would at least look at one... Like me, you may not know much of this country... My knowledge was zero... in fact I dont know that I have ever even met a Slovakian... so heres a little about its history... 100 000BC - the first settlers inhabit the area of present day Slovakia 1918 - Czechoslovakia is formed and made up of Czech Republic and Slovakia 1948 - The Soviet Union and Communism take over 1989 - The Velvet Revolution takes place - and the fall
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