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Slovakia – An Englishman’s Perspective!

Slovakia – An Englishman’s Perspective!

As my days left in Slovakia come to an end I thought I’d pen a few observations about the country and the people. Let’s call them “Jonesy’s tips on Slovensko“. For any Slovakian friends I’ve met or taught that have found this blog…well..try not to be offended! I genuinely enjoyed my few months here and … Continue reading »

Getting ridiculously lost in three countries

Getting ridiculously lost in three countries

So, here was the plan… Not far from Zilina you can go to a place called Trojmezi (or something like that). It’s a landmark of sorts where you can basically be in three countries at once, it’s where the border’s of the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland all meet. Heck to me it sounded pretty … Continue reading »

Shattered in Slovakia….

Shattered in Slovakia….

Meant to do an update to my part one ages ago but well, was in too much of a bad mood if I’m honest…so decided to wait until I’d had a bit of a break. But, well, that ain’t quite happened as of yet. So, yeah, this shit ain’t easy..living on dust..cracking on and all … Continue reading »

Struggling :( Surviving ? in Slovakia

Struggling :( Surviving ? in Slovakia

Well, I really dunno where to start this blog post. I’m like someone with a split personality disorder tonight..dunno if I should laugh or cry right now..probably both I suppose. It’s like my situation is a zillion times better for so many reasons right now but in fairness is that just distracting from the fact I’m kinda … Continue reading »

Today I shall teach…

Today I shall teach…

….the lady* has sorted me out with an hours work helping to improve someone’s English. A bit of a test, lets just hope this works out well. If I can nail this teaching lark then I can hopefully get a few hours here and there..enough to pay for food on the table and all that..and … Continue reading »

My Journey to Slovakia

My Journey to Slovakia

Lets see how this turns out…. I’m currently en-route to Vienna then Slovakia typing this on my netbook – who’s power will fade and die way before I get anywhere near Austria. Well actually, that’s bollocks, I’m hopefully now, I dunno, drinking a beer or something..as in right this second. Anyway, you catch my drift..these … Continue reading »