A Road Trip Through Europe

As we approach the border, we have our passports and car papers ready. To our surprise, we drive straight into Slovakia without any checks. Are Hungary and Slovakia both in the Schengen area? We don’t mind—it gives us more time for our full schedule today. Our first stop is Spiš Castle. The ruins lie strategically atop a rocky hill and can be seen from afar. It’s one of the most photographed landmarks in Slovakia. The castle has three sections. The outer wall surrounds the lower yard, the middle yard lies near the entrance, and a steep path leads to the gate of the upper castle. From there, the view of the surroundings is expansive. Thanks to the nice weather, we can see far. On the horizon, we spot the mountain ranges of the Low and High Tatras.