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The Czech Republic mourned the passing of its first post-Communism democratically elected President late last year. A Praguer through and through, playwright Vaclav Havel was one of the driving forces of Charter 77, the group of dissidents who sought to bring about the end of the repressive regime and ultimately … Read More
With the sun coming up on a glorious, if slightly bracing October Saturday morning, we bundled into the rented car and headed West out of Prague, to Plzeň (Pilsen in German). Getting there By road the journey takes between 80 and 90 minutes. We went by car because I’d rented … Read More
You’re thousands of miles from home and you get a sudden urge for a Tootsie Roll. Or a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup. Or a Payday. Or some Milk Duds. If you happen to be in Prague, you’re in luck – all you need to do is pop down to the … Read More
An introduction to Czech food Prague’s status as a cosmopolitan capital city means that there’s plenty of variety when it comes to cuisines but it would be a shame to visit Prague and not try any classic Czech dishes. Here’s our guide to some things you’ll find on the menu … Read More
Karlovy Vary or Carlsbad in German, is the Czech Republic’s longest established spa town. It was founded by Charles IV, the over-achieving King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor who has a bridge named after him in Prague.
Updated January 2020 The Czech Republic is well known for having the highest per-capita consumption of beer in the world and is famous for inventing the Pilsner style of lager but there’s more to Czech beer than the big four breweries. Over the past few years a movement towards microbreweries … Read More
Last week we shared some tips for some cultural rainy days diversions in Prague. This week we turn to more practical matters – shopping, working out, and relaxing. Get the shopping done The past decade has seen a huge number of shopping malls built in the city and whilst there’s … Read More
It’s usually dry during daytime through spring and summer but it’s always good to have a backup plan if it rains on your Prague vacation. Here are some ideas for some culturally enriching diversions. Get artsy There’s a wide range of galleries in Prague, many of them part of the … Read More
While we offer a wide range of city tours and day trips from Prague, some of our guests prefer to go it alone and explore the countryside independently. My trip to the Krkonoše (the Czechs translate this as Giant Mountains, which is a little hopeful, compared to the Alps) earlier … Read More
The square mile or so of Prague’s city centre can feel a little crowded in the peak of tourist season, so here’s our guide to a few things that are less frequented but still worth a visit: A. Vyšehrad This site of Prague’s oldest castle is now a national monument. … Read More