Bratislava is the largest City in Slovakia, a former Eastern Block country bordered by Poland, Hungary, Austria, Ukraine and, of course, the Czech Republic. Enjoying a high income economy, Bratislava is a thriving capital City filled with culture, beautiful architecture, and lovely markets. We chose this City because of our family roots in this region and ended up being pleasantly surprised by Bratislava's charm and interesting history. Our entire day here was nearly cost-free as there are plenty of no-cost and low-cost activities. Tip: We took an Uber from the train station to downtown which is inexpensive and easier than trying to navigate Bratislava's public transportation.