A Slovak Paradise in the High Tatra Mountains

Finally after detouring from Prague to Berlin, then Krakow and Auschwitz, we are back on track inhaling the crisp mountain air in the High Tatras, Slovakia. All of the cities we visited were spectacular, especially our unexpected tour through the vibrant city of Krakow. Nonetheless cities are cities and we are always bound to get very weary of the hustle and bustle…making the High Tatras Mountains the perfect next stop on our journey.

Zdiar in the Bela Tatras

While staying at “Poet’s Corner” in Olomouc, Czech Republic, we heard about “The Ginger Monkey” hostel situated in a little village called Zdiar in the Bela Tatras. Upon further investigation, we discovered the Bela Tatras are a smaller mountain range close to the Polish/Slovakian border, directly next to the High Tatras. We had read about some small villages in the High Tatras, such as ….., however they appeared to be extremely touristy. Away from it all, Zdiar sounded like the perfect location to relax our minds and bodies for the next couple days. And…it helped that the Ginger Monkey had the most rave reviews. Continue Reading