A Different Kind of Food Tour in Prague

by Toccara & SamCzech Republic, Try Local FoodPosted on 0 comments

When traveling to a new place, one of the best ways to experience the local flavor is to sign yourself up for a food tour. Once we had our plane tickets booked for Prague, we immediately started researching some possibilities. However, as someone who doesn’t eat a lot of meat, I quickly became discouraged at …

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Exploring the Enchanting Cesky Krumlov Castle

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What would a fairytale village be without a castle? Just another town, and Cesky Krumlov is anything but. With their larger than life castle dominating the small village’s skyline, it comes in as the second largest in the entire Czech Republic, behind the complex in the capital city of Prague. Exploring the Cesky Krumlov Castle …

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Royal Views at Cesky Krumlov Castle Gardens

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The enormous castle complex in Cesky Krumlov can easily take half a day to explore by itself, so those who choose to only visit this romantic fairytale village for just one day will surely miss out on everything the charming town has to offer. You simply shouldn’t visit the castle without climbing the winding stairs …

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Cesky Krumlov: A Fairytale Medieval Czech Village

by Toccara & SamCzech Republic, Small Town AdventuresPosted on 30 comments

Cesky Krumlov is a charming small town located in the Czech Republic about 2.5 hours from the capital city of Prague. We arrived via private transportation with Czech Shuttle (you can also arranged an even more affordable option by using their shared shuttle service.) Though most people just visit for a day or two, we …

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Czech Shuttle: Affordable Transfer in Central/Eastern Europe

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Following a wonderful week in Prague, it was time to move on to our next destination in the Czech Republic. While there are many options to choose from when traveling about Europe (plane, train, bus, shuttle, etc.), each has its own advantages and disadvantages. For the 2.5 hour ride from Prague to Cesky Krumlov, we …

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Where to Find the Best Hot Chocolate in Prague

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Often there are posts about where to find the best coffee in a given city. Well, that information is of no use to non-coffee drinkers like myself. Unlike many coffee addicts, like Sam, who need a cup o’ joe every freakin’ day, I usually seek out hot chocolate on a cool winter’s night… or in …

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Prague Beer: Everything You Need to Know about Drinking Beer in Prague

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Did you know that the Czech Republic consumes more beer per capita than any other country in the world? Therefore, it should come as no surprise that drinking beer is a popular pastime in the capital city of Prague. We’ve put together this first timer’s guide to Prague beer, so you too can partake in …

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Prague Festivals

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There’s no doubt about it, Czechs like to have a good time. This often comes in the form of gathering together, enjoying some delicious beer, and listening to music. And when you can do all three of these things together, then it’s a good day! It seems like there is always something going on at …

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6 Spots for Stellar Views of Prague

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Prague is a fascinating and stunning city with spectacular views everywhere you look. During our week in the Czech Republic’s capital city, we came across several locations and attractions which provided incredible views of Prague! 6 Best Views of Prague Letná Beer Garden Letná Beer Garden is located inside Letná Park (Letenské Sady), a large …

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