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If the Chrissie money you got last year is burning a hole in your pocket, why not spend it on a ticket to Vyšný Medzev? We promise — it'll be a gift that keeps on giving!
It sits 290 kilometres east of Bratislava, the national capital of Slovakia.
Mother Nature's artwork is on display in multiple places around Vyšný Medzev. Just 40 kilometres away, Slovak Paradise National Park is a good place to start. Dobsina Ice Cave sits 45 kilometres away and is another popular spot to enjoy some peace and quiet.
Enjoy the exhilaration of attending a live soccer game at Lokomotiva Stadium, the home of the MFK Košice. After you've cheered along with their spirited fans, why not enjoy a drink with them somewhere close by? To reach the venue, head 25 kilometres east to Kosice.
Whether you're striving to smooth your turns or just make it to the bottom of the run in one piece, Slovakia has the slopes you're after. Make you way to either Strbske Pleso or Mount Gubalowka Ski Resort.
You'll find even more just down the road. Vyšný Klátov, 18 kilometres to the east, is known for St. Elisabeth Cathedral and Hlavna Ulica. Though, if the University of Pavol Jozef Safarik and the Miklus Prison Museum are more your thing, head 18 kilometres east from Vyšný Medzev to Bukovec.
Keen to explore Peace Marathon Square, the East Slovak Museum and Cathedral of St. Elizabeth? Then head over to Kosice, 25 kilometres away. The Muza Hotel and the Musical Fountain are also close at hand and ought to be included in your itinerary.
Bank cards? Check. ID? Check. But have you packed your appetite? With some fine food and drink to sample around these parts, it's the one thing you shouldn't leave at home.
Do you want to know some of the most common ingredients used here? Get ready to taste potatoes and cabbage in quite a few of your meals.
While Vyšný Medzev features an assortment of scrumptious foods, you shouldn't leave without tasting bryndzové halušky (gnocchi with sheep cheese) and kapustnica (cabbage soup). Considered classic local dishes, you'll have to stick them on your must-eat list if you really want to get a taste of this destination.
Do you still have a bit of room after dinner? Then put in an order for štedrák (layer cake), a tempting sweet treat.
You can't fully understand this region until you've knocked back the local brew. Whether you want to relax in a quiet corner or get some liquid courage to meet new people, ask for Smädný mních.
For something with a bit more kick, order a shot of bošácka slivovica (plum brandy). Drink it neat or ask your bartender for mixed-drink recommendations.
A perfect splash of wine can round out any delicious meal, and the best local wine varieties cannot be missed. Welschriesling and Blaufränkisch are among the top picks.
You may be poor in European euros when it comes to the end of your trip, but you'll be rich in extraordinary experiences. "Dovidenia" Vyšný Medzev!
Need to know where the closest airport is? Well, it's John Paul II - Balice Airport (KRK) and you'll find it 170 kilometres northwest.
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