Czech Republic
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6 Tips for Visiting Prague for the First Time
Prague is an incredible city to visit and very popular among tourists, but there’s some tips first timer visitors should know before coming to Prague. I arrived in Prague rather bleary-eyed after making my usual mistake of taking the earliest flight. It always seems like such a good idea until the alarm goes off that morning. A night bus, a train, and a short plane journey later and I had landed at Václav Havel Airport, ready to add a new country to my list and explore everything the city had to offer. As my previous posts on Prague have explained, the Czech capital is perfect for a mini break exploring, including…
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9 quirky things to see in Prague
Prague is an incredibly beautiful city, filled with a myriad of historical sites and eye-catching architecture. But some of its attractions and sights are in the side of amusing, unique and odd. Here’s my recommendations of fun, quirky, and unusual things to see in Prague: Dancing House Among Prague’s many spires, pretty pastel buildings, and hundreds of years of architectural styles is this modern bit of quirky architecture. The dancing house is also known as Fred and Ginger, as a nod to old Hollywood. Twisting and curving upward, it’s a fun one to see. The narrowest street in Prague This quirky little street leads to a restaurant at the bottom…
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How to spend 3 days in Prague
Is there any end to Prague’s charm? The beautiful Czech city has become a favourite among travellers of Europe and it isn’t hard to see why. I recently visited Prague for three days and it was the perfect amount of time to see the highlights. Prague possesses an enchanting, romantic atmosphere. Its Gothic architecture is mixed among pastel-coloured apartment buildings. The city almost has the vibe you wish Paris had, strolling through pretty cobbled streets with a pastry in hand. And there’s something here for everyone. Nights out are fuelled by water-cheap beer and local spirits, romantic strolls for couples, and as I found, it’s a great city for the…
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Food to try and places to eat in Prague
There’s plenty of great food to try in Prague. Czech cuisine may seem like a mashup of neighbouring specialities, but you certainly won’t go hungry. If you are on a health kick, Prague may not be the destination for you. The Czech Republic is known for being one of the unhealthiest countries in the world and with beer that flows like water and rarely a menu item that isn’t meaty, covered in cream, fried or all three it isn’t hard to see why. But if it’s comfort food you’re after, this is the place. Stews, fried goodness, pastries, and thick hot chocolate are among the must-tries. Here’s my recommendation for…
