Whether you’re a local, an expat, a family on a city break or a group on a stag/hen party, a comedy club is always a safe bet for a fun evening. While Prague regularly hosts huge stand-up comics such as Louis CK and Jimmy Carr, there are also some opportunities to watch more amateur comedians for a significantly lower price. The Czech Inn, located in the Krymská area of Prague, hosts an open mic night every Tuesday from 8 PM, where aspiring stand-ups ascend to the stage and perform their routines to a crowd of spectators. Last week, I went…
Author: Louis M.
Springtime in the Czech Republic is always an unpredictable season for weather, with sunny days quickly transforming into ice cold rain showers. However, as spring goes on the weather tends to improve, and the parks of Prague begin to fill with people… If you enjoy spending time outdoors, Prague is the place to be. Filled with green spaces, it’s possible to find grassy patches of land even in the city centre, and there are some huge parks and recreational spaces dotted about. Perhaps the best part is that they’re almost all completely free. Here, we go through a few of…
The Vltava is the longest river in the Czech Republic, stretching for a total distance of 430 kilometres during which it is crossed by 18 bridges. It’s impressive and beautiful – and it can also be a great place to hang out. Náplavka As the weather starts to brighten up and the days become longer, there’s only one place for the people of Prague to go. Down by the banks of the Vltava River lies a popular little spot known as Náplavka, which opens in spring and remains a lively hub of activity until autumn. It’s a stretch of…
Prague has long been a city of counter-culture, rebellion, and freedom. It’s also a renowned centre of culture and art. In recent decades, these traits have combined, giving rise to a rich and varied underground music scene in Prague. The city is now packed with clubs and venues for music, and fans come from across the world to revel in the exciting and creative atmosphere here. Many of these places are a little off the beaten track, and overshadowed by the more commercial nightspots in the city, but for a great deal of music fans there is far more value…
Winter in central Europe can be pretty chilly, and Prague is no exception. The start of 2017 saw temperatures as low as -15 degrees Celsius in the city, and heavy snowfall. While Prague is generally warmer than other parts of the country, and snow is quite uncommon, it still helps to be prepared. So, here are some tips on how to not just survive the winter, but make the most of it. 1. Go Ice Skating Prague is well known for its ice hockey scene, and the sport is extremely popular among those who live here. For those who aren’t…