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black light mini golf course

Black Light Mini Golf

Black Light Mini Golf It was during the 2019 summer and I’d just done a walking tour for a family with young kids. It was hot, I mean snakes ass in a wagon rut kind of hot and the family was looking for ideas mainly to stay cool but also to enjoy themselves so this … Read More

family rock climbing at via ferrata

Via Ferrata Rock Climbing

Via Ferrata Rock Climbing It’s not often a tourist will wake up in Prague, have breakfast and think “I know, I think I’ll go to Děčín”. Děčín (with all the Czech characters it pronounced “dee-et-cheen”) isn’t really on the map for most tourists unless you are off to the Bohemian Switzerland National Park where you … Read More

five girls prague paddleboarding on the river vltava

Prague Paddleboarding

Prague Paddleboarding May to October in the city is basically the whole summer season. Prague Paddleboarding is a fun way of getting out on the river on your own, as a couple or as part of a group. Of course you are going to be out of the way of most of the river traffic … Read More

prague indoor skydiving lady with goggles in a wind tunnel

Prague Indoor Skydiving

Prague Indoor Skydiving – Hurricane Factory You could do this at any time of the year and we’ve enjoyed Prague indoor skydiving both in the summer for birthdays and the winter as christmas presents but at least in the summer you can use the rooftop bar. We’ve used this place years ago when it was … Read More

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Prague Funicular

Prague Funicular WARNING: The Funicular is currently closed and no date has been published for when it will be reopened. The high rainfall in September 2024 damaged part of the rails and the company responsible for the Funicular will include repair work during the planned maintenance work due to take place from March 2025. On … Read More

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Pragl Glass Shop

Pragl Glass Shop, Doing it Yourself Whenever I walk past the Pragl Glass Shop in the Old Town I think of Venice when I was 8 years old because that was the first time I’d ever seen somebody creating a figure out of molten glass. It was a coloured fish if I remember rightly and … Read More

animated submarine logo of the karel zeman museum in prague

Karel Zeman Museum

Prague Karel Zeman Museum Yeah!, I know what you’re thinking. I’ve put this post in the “Activities” section by mistake! Well get ready for one of the most unique things to do and see in Prague. If you’ve got any creative juices, any interest in film or you have kids in the 4-12 age group … Read More

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Charles Bridge Portrait Artists

Charles Bridge Portrait Artists There are some seriously talented artists in Prague and several of them can be found on Charles Bridge during the year. The signage on their easels should make it clear what the pricing will be and material options etc. It also makes it easy to point at what you want. But … Read More

Prague Massage Options

Prague Massage Options Back in 1996 when I first came to Prague I was walking down the street speaking with a friend in English and a guy called out to us if we wanted a massage. One look at the neon sign in the window and I was reminded of a trip to Bangkok the … Read More

rainbow coloured prague hot air balloon over a forest and passing a castle at low level

Prague Hot Air Balloon Trip

Prague Hot Air Balloon Trip The countryside around Prague really is beautiful. I should know, I live in it. But to fully appreciate the view you should see it from above. So maybe a Prague Hot Air Balloon trip is something to consider during your stay. This is a family run company consisting of father/son … Read More