Operation Anthropoid Last Updated: with views The Beginning In October 1941 after three years of occupation the exiled Czechoslovak government in England decided that a show of strength was required. Operation Anthropoid was a World War 2 military operation with…
Czech Food Cooking Classes Last Updated: with views Real Czech Food I was fortunate enough to have a real Czech Babička (mother-in-law) to observe and learn some of the tips and tricks for making classic Czech food. I soon learned…
The Czechoslovakia Velvet Divorce Last Updated: with views. Intro It's one of those historical quirks that the Velvet Revolution was associated with a smooth transition from Communism to Democracy but not so many people heard about the Velvet Divorce. January…
8 Things to Know About Prague Christmas Markets Last Updated: with views Preparing for Christmas 1) When Do the Markets Start and End The main Christmas holiday here is on December 24th. The first market to open is usually Náměstí…
The Prague Christmas Tree Last Updated: with views Fun Facts about the Prague Christmas Tree It's a dominating decoration on the Old Town Square throughout December and early January but there's something even more special about what is known as…
Planning a Prague Cruise Extension Last Updated: with views Prague as an Add-on People doing a Danube river cruise often take the opportunity to visit Prague. This site will help you with that plan but also consider two things. Firstly, I…
Using Cash or Card in Prague Last Updated: with views This Post WILL SAVE YOU MONEY It's a common problem in any city i.e. to use cash or card. If you are in your own country you don't think twice…
Prague Markets and Street Food to Keep you Warm Last Updated: with views A selection of the Most Popular You'll see all the options below at the Prague Christmas Markets and to a lesser extent at craft markets and fixed…
Prague Markets - Pay By Weight Last Updated: with views What You Need To Know In any of the Prague markets both internal or external there'll be food stalls. People are used to things like fruit and vegetables being sold…
Six Hot Alcoholic Drinks to Keep You Warm in Prague Last Updated: with views Stay Warm When Its Cold Winter is fast approaching so try these to help keep you warm. Most of these will be priced between CZK50 and…
Kampa Island Last Updated: with views Recent Past Once the location of some of the poorest housing in the city, it regularly provided the backdrop for many post WW2 Czech films up to the late 1980's. Now it's a commercially…
St Martins Festival in Prague Last Updated: with views Remember, Remember 11th November St Martins Festival is technically a one-day event on November 11th but it does extend to the following weekend. Some festivals in wine-country i.e. Mikulov and major…
We Don't Eat Zebra Last Updated: with views No Animal Cruelty Here It comes as a shock to people when they see Zebra on the menu, causing people to run for the doors screaming about protecting our stripy friends. But…
Wallenstein Garden and Palace Last Updated: with views History and What to Look For The Wallenstein Garden takes it's name from the adjacent Wallenstein Palace (now the home of the Czech Senate). As one of 4 or 5 families that…
Langweils Model Last Updated: with views A Lesser Known Treasure Take a close look at this photo above. At first glance it looks like a view of Prague from Prague Castle. And you would be right in thinking that except…