Question 1

Do I need a COVID-19 vaccine to join an Intrepid trip?

Accepted Answer

Trips from 1 January 2023 onwardsFrom 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travellers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises).However, we continue to strongly recommend that all Intrepid travellers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.

Question 2

Is tipping customary in Slovakia?

Accepted Answer

Tipping in restaurants is becoming more common in Slovakia. Leave around 10%.

Question 3

What is the internet access like in Slovakia?

Accepted Answer

Internet access is good in Slovakia. Internet cafes can be found all over the country.

Question 4

Can I use my cell phone while in Slovakia?

Accepted Answer

Slovakia has excellent cell phone coverage. Ensure you have global roaming activated with your carrier if you wish to use your phone.

Question 5

What are the toilets like in Slovakia?

Accepted Answer

Slovakia has western-style flushable toilets. Keep loose change handy to pay for public toilets.

Question 6

Can I drink the water in Slovakia?

Accepted Answer

Yes, tap water is considered safe to drink in Slovakia.

Question 7

Are credit cards accepted widely in Slovakia?

Accepted Answer

Credit cards are widely accepted in Slovakia.

Question 8

What is ATM access like in Slovakia?

Accepted Answer

There’s good access to ATMs in nearly all towns and cities.

Question 9

Do I need to purchase travel insurance before travelling?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. All passengers travelling with Intrepid are required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their trip. Your travel insurance details will be recorded by your leader on the first day of the trip. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.For more information on insurance, please go to: Travel Insurance

Question 10

How do I stay safe and healthy while travelling?

Accepted Answer

Intrepid takes the health and safety of its travellers seriously and takes every measure to ensure that trips are safe, fun and enjoyable for everyone. We recommend that all travellers check with their government or national travel advisory organisation for the latest information before departure:From Australia?Go to: Smart TravellerFrom Canada?Go to: Canada Travel InformationFrom the UK?Go to: UK Foreign Travel AdviceFrom New Zealand?Go to: Safe TravelFrom the US?Go to: US Department of State
The World Health Organisation also provides useful health information.

Question 11

Does my trip support The Intrepid Foundation?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all Intrepid trips support the Intrepid Foundation. Trips to this country directly support our global Intrepid Foundation partners Eden Reforestation Projects and World Bicycle Relief. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.Eden Reforestation ProjectsEden Reforestation Projects are helping to mitigate climate change by restoring forests worldwide; they also hire locally and create job opportunities within vulnerable communities. Donations from our trips support restoration across planting sites in 10 countries around the globe.
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World Bicycle ReliefWorld Bicycle Relief provides people in low-income communities with bicycles to mobilise school kids, health workers, and farmers in far-out areas – giving them access to vital education, healthcare, and income. Donations help provide Buffalo Bicycles – specifically designed to withstand the rugged terrain and harsh environment of rural regions – to those who need them most.
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Title	Author
Slovak Tales for Young and Old	Pavol Dobsinsky
A History of Slovakia: The Struggle for Survival	Stanislav J. Kirschbaum

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