St Martin’s Wine — The Czech Beaujolais Nouveau
Learn all about the annual celebration of the new season’s wine that takes place in Prague and throughout the Czech Republic.
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10 Unusual Monuments in Prague
There are plenty of exciting and beautiful places to see around the world, and the capital of Czech Republic is no exception. But besides its justifiably famous sights, the Golden City has many unique and unusual places, buildings and monuments that might go unseen by travelers not in the know. … Read More
Two Underappreciated Second Cities: Brno and Kaunas
There’s a lot to recommend the capitals of Central and Eastern Europe. From Prague and Vienna to Warsaw and Vilnius, these are some of the most beautiful destinations on the Continent. But the charms of a country’s capital don’t end at the city limits. Some of our favorite European travel … Read More
The Best Jazz Clubs in Prague
According to an old Czech saying, “every Czech is a musician.” Indeed, the country and especially Prague has long revered music, from classical to jazz and just about everything in between. While authoritarian rule by Nazis and communists doesn’t seem like it would be very inspiring for musical expression—Nazi law … Read More
An Idyllic Afternoon: Renting Rowboats in Prague
Prague has one of the most famous skylines in the world, and there’s no better way to admire it than from your own personal boat. If you’re visiting the Golden City during the spring or summer, renting rowboats in Prague gives you a fun chance to float peacefully along the Vltava river, seeing the city … Read More
Visiting the Moser Glassworks
The Moser Glassworks in Karlovy Vary are a must-see when staying in this west Bohemian spa town. Here’s how to take the glass factory tour.
Darcy & Lloyd’s Trip Feedback in Words and Pictures
We love getting trip reports and feedback from our guests. We especially love it when one of the guests is an artist, like Darcy Lynn, and she sent us several of the paintings she has produced based on her travels with her husband Lloyd, on two trips we arranged, to … Read More
Easter Markets in Prague
The city of Prague doesn’t let an opportunity for a market pass it by and while around three quarters of Czech profess not to be at all religious they go in for Easter in a big way. That might be because a lot of Czech Easter traditions have little to … Read More
Other Eats
Eating local is a good rule to live by. What about when you tire of the local cuisine and want to see what the neighbors are eating but don’t have the time to visit? We’ve got you covered.
Prague’s Eclectic Private Museums
Beyond the usual complement of state run museums Prague offers a wide array of privately owned museums dedicated to individual topics.