48 Things to See and Do in Prague
48 Things to See and Do in Prague. We’ve been to Prague many times, it’s our favorite city in Europe. With time we’ve discovered many of Prague’s hidden treasures, some quiet retreats, and some …
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What are Czechs like? A Review of the “Xenophobe’s guide to the Czechs”
I always want to know what makes people tick and understand how cultures differ from each other. I know humankind is basically the same, but I always wonder at how it is that, for example, the average …
Unusual things to do in Prague
Unusual things to do in Prague Updated July 2024 I always hear people complain that Prague is too touristy. There’s some truth to that – but most of the “too touristy” problem in Prague is due to …
Around Prague Airport…and getting to the city center
All about Prague Airport I recently had a reader write me about Prague Airport. She was coming in on an international flight and was a bit anxious. She had heard about corrupt Prague taxis and didn’t …
Travel Guide: The Best of the Czech Republic
Travel Guide: The Best of the Czech Republic. The Czech Republic sits in the center of Europe, with Germany to the west, Poland to the north, Slovakia to the east, and Austria to the south. It is said …
3 Days in Prague. The Mindless Travel Guides
Prague was our first base when we started travelling full-time 5 years ago. We’ve been back six times since then and have spent a combined 7 months in this beautiful city. It’s still our favorite city …
The Best views in Prague
The Best views in Prague One of the great things about Prague are the views. There are hills, towers and gardens all around the city that have great views over the historic center. We’ve walked …
Great Day Trips from Brno: Mikulov and Lednice
Great Day Trips from Brno: Mikulov and Lednice. One of the great day trips from Brno is to the pretty towns of Mikulov and Lednice. Both are located in South Moravia (within a few kilometers of the …
What’s Brno like? A month in the Czech Republic’s 2nd city.
What’s Brno like? I’ve always been curious about the Czech Republic’s easternmost province of Moravia. It is known principally for its rolling countryside and wines. We’ve also been told …