A punchline during Saturday Night Live's Wild and Crazy Guys sketches during the 1970s, Bratislava more recently revealed its true riches to a new generation of travelers. It's small, but exceedingly quaint old town is truly charming, not just for its narrow, twisting cobbled streets, but for a quirky spirit that's evident in the galleries and street art. The city is also filled with stunning historical beauty, most notably the four-tower castle overlooking the city, the pastel 18th-century buildings, and centuries-old churches in the old town.
'WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?' ON THE GROUND AT A GREEK REFUGEE CAMP
When there was every reason in the world to stay away and see the ruins, one woman traveled to Greece to get to work.
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