Category: Prague Travel

This post was originally published on April 12, 2016 and was updated on October 20, 2016. People often recognize Prague as a destination for its Gothic architecture and iconic spires. It conjures up images of ancient castles, cobblestone streets, surrealist Kafkaesque mystery… a magical destination that captivates visitors with its charm....

As for the most interesting Czech holidays and traditions, Easter sure gives Christmas a run for its peníze (i.e. money). In addition to catching the beauty of spring, Eastertime visitors will come away from Prague with a pocketful of history and traditions to be shared back home (especially if a...

The Karlín that we know and love today actually came as a silver lining of the clouds that brought massive flooding to Prague in 2002. Before that, it was not an area of the city that any locals would have recommended to visitors. However, after finding itself under feet of...

For the last several years, I have called Prague’s Žižkov neighborhood home. Arguably the city’s most lively district, Žižkov is rumored to have more pubs per square kilometer than any neighborhood in Europe, perhaps even worldwide. Besides pub-hopping, there is a whole lot to see and do, and it’s definitely...

Maybe you’re finding yourself overwhelmed by the sheer amount of beautiful and fascinating sights in Prague, or you just arrived and you don’t know where to start. Well, have no fear! The following walking tour will take you to some of Prague’s absolutely unmissable attractions – including a few that...

Whether it’s the beauty, culture, or refreshing Czech pilsner, Prague offers something for pretty much every kind of traveler. However, until recently it was severely lacking in quality outdoor markets. There are always the markets set up around major holidays like Christmas and Easter, but they mainly offer kitschy souvenirs...

Walking around Prague, it’s clear that it’s a city of many layers. But it’s not until you’re able to venture beneath the street level that you realize just how many layers, and how far back in history those layers go. For example, in the 19th century, many streets in Prague...

We think that Prague, with its playgrounds and puppet theaters, castles and museums, is a pretty great place to take your kids. It also just happens to be a great place for dining out with them, too. This post focuses on dining establishments with a children’s play area (dětský koutek)...