Backpacking Europe 2014 (3/3): Bratislava, Slovakia

• published: 16 Dec 2014
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Two nights checking out the old town center of Bratislava, Most SNP bridge, Devin castle, and partying in a bomb shelter. Subscribe and Check out my other travel videos! Blog | http://www.aperezvoyages.com Instagram | JerseyBoy88 Facebook Page | https://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Perez-Voyages/287145441393779 Going from Vienna to Bratislava was an experience I expected but long anticipated, from graffiti in the streets, to stronger language barriers, to the fantastic nightlife. After arriving at Bratislava hlavná stanica, I walked towards the city center to my hostel, about 1 block from the center. The one thing I loved about this city is that it is easy to navigate. And better yet, you can see much of the city highlights in just one day. After getting settled in my hostel, I walked up to the Slavin War Memorial that commemorates the many Soviet soldiers that died during World War II. From there I took a tram to the infamous Bratislavsky Hrad / Bratislava Castle for gorgeous views of the whole city, Most SNP, Petržalka, and the Danube River all during sunset. From there I crossed the Staromestská ulica into the old city center, where you get a taste of the towns history within the fortified walls. Walking down the many cobble stoned alleys, grabbing a Slovak meal, and climbing to the top of the Michaels Gate / Michalská brána for even more views of the city. A few hours later I took the 93 bus from Hodžovo nám across the Danube to Petržalka to take a ride up to the Most SNP UFO, an observation deck with 360 degree panoramic views of Bratislava, Petržalka, and much of the Austrian border. Below the roof sits a nice loungy restaurant where I had a delicious Slovak beer enjoying views of the Castle and city center. After more relaxation at the hostel, I set off to a long desired club experience at Subclub, a former bomb shelter turned nightclub below the Bratislava Castle deep in the ground of Bratislava. It was this very experience that made me work hard on trying to see Bratislava during the weekend. As a life long lover of EDM music, house and techno in this bomb shelter did a lot of justice during my stay. AMAZING EXPERIENCE. Next day was an interesting one as I made a dedicated attempt to see a castle in the Village of Beckov, Slovakia. After missing one train, I got on the wrong train leaving me lost in the wrong town for about an hour. After getting on the right train with some help from a local, I found my way to the right city, only to find out that the bus service to the castle did not run on Saturdays. After being approached my a lady who at first was helping me understand this bus issue, she then tried to lead me to a hotel and when that failed, she insisted on having her "son" pick us up and take us there. With my options running low and all the obstacles I had faced, and the cost of a taxi ride there and back, I decided to head back to Bratislava. I made a venture to a castle that is much easier to access, Hrad Devin / Devin Castle, ruins that sit on a rock overlooking the Austrian border and the village. After I headed back after a long day, enjoyed yet another good meal and brew at the hostel restaurant before a final night walk through town and to my favorite bomb shelter club for my favorite music, Drum and Bass. Next day I woke up early and set off for the Czech Republic. I not only loved Slovakia for its bomb shelter night club and beautiful landmarks, but despite the mishaps I faced, I still came across fantastic, friendly, and warm locals throughout my stay. As for budget travel, Slovakia was by far the cheapest and most budget friendly Europe destinations I've been to so far. I shall return Slovakia. Footage captured with with an iPhone 4s and GoPro3 Compiled with Final Cut Pro Music Playlist: Slovensko DnB Mix Kandračovci-Oj na hore dva duby Kandráčovci-dva duby Frank Sinatra- New York, New York (Cover) ?