To think of Halloween in the traditional American sense is to think of kids dressed up as witches and vampires, sweets, trick or treating, jack-o-lanterns and the Michael Jackson Thriller dance routine. Over the past few years, these traditions have also taken root in the Czech Republic. This year, you’ll probably see plenty of shops selling costumes, decorations and Halloween novelties. However, the Czech Republic has its own unique way of celebrating this festival, which just like the American Halloween, finds its origins in Celtic mythology. If you dislike the increasingly tacky and overly-commercialised nature of Halloween these days, the…
Author: Rosie A.
The days are getting shorter and the nights are drawing in. However, it’s not all bad news. Prague is simply beautiful by night and between October 12th and October 15th this year, there will be a few added incentives to take a walk around the city’s streets under the veil of darkness. This year, Prague will be hosting the 5th annual Signal Festival 2017, which is a highly popular event dedicated to show casing some cutting-edge video mapping and light art technology. It’s a great opportunity to view some of the city’s most iconic and significant landmarks in an entirely…
Today I spent a very pleasant day walking through the grounds of Bohnice Psychiatric Hospital. It’s an amazing place, and you can read more about it here. However, there was another reason why I chose to make the trip to Bohnice today. I had heard rumours that Bohnice is also home to one of Prague’s best kept secrets. The old cemetery is now disused, but it once belonged to the Bohnice Psychiatric Hospital. It was here, that those who met their ends as residents of the hospital found their final resting place. Many of these people ended up committing suicide.…
Autumn is my favourite season of the year, and because of this, I love looking for new places in the city of Prague to enjoy those brilliant autumn colours. Today I enjoyed a stunning and fascinating walk around the grounds of The Bohnice Psychiatric Hospital. Several people had recommended that I take a trip here and I was intrigued to pay it a visit and find out more. It may sound like a bit of a strange place to pass an afternoon, but the hospital actually has extensive grounds, which are open to the public 24hrs a day, 365 days…
So we’re entering the final days of summer. Leaves are falling from the trees and there’s a definite autumnal chill in the air. However, it’s not all bad news. Those of you who are long term Prague residents will know that Autumn is one of the most beautiful times of year in the city. We can look forward to bright blue skies and the parks and forests coming alive with bright reds, rusty browns and vibrant yellows. One more reason to look forward to September… There’s also one more thing that makes the tail end of summer something to really…
If you’re looking to experience some really tasty and totally authentic Czech style cooking during your visit to the capital, you should look no further than Lokal. Lokal is a chain of stylish gastro-pubs, which boasts 5 locations in Prague alone and is massively popular with both locals and visitors to Prague. It also offers fantastic value for money! When well prepared, Czech cuisine is known for being hearty, satisfying and full of flavour, so it’s definitely worth giving it a go during your stay, especially if you are a fan of big portions of meat! Check the 10 best Prague…
Summer is upon us! The only issue is how to make the very best of the summer months in the Czech Republic. For me, there is absolutely no better way to pass a hot sunny day than spending it in, on or by the water. For more information about some of Prague’s best natural swimming spots, be sure to check out this article. However, if you are willing to travel a relatively short distance outside of Prague and you are looking for something a bit more active, keep on reading. Rafting, kayaking and canoeing are all very popular pastimes amongst…
One of the first pieces of advice that I would give to anyone who is visiting Prague for the first time, is never ever visit a pub or a restaurant that is on Old Town Square. Views of the spectacular Tynska Church, the Astronomical Clock, the Statue of Jan Hus and the simply charming buildings are certainly beautiful, there’s no denying it. However, the sad truth is that most of the pubs and restaurants here, which have outdoor terraces spilling out onto the square itself are massively over-priced (beers will be up to around 3 or 4 times as much…
Like many Linkin Park fans around the world, I was genuinely saddened to hear of the death of Chester Bennington last week. The band actually filmed videos for two of their best known songs in Prague, although I actually only noticed the second one today whilst revisiting some of their older tracks on Youtube. This discovery got me wondering how many more music videos have been filmed in the city. Of course, Prague has long been a popular destination for shooting films, so it would follow logically that it would also be a popular choice for music videos. It only…
Are you just waking up to a faceful of glorious summer sunshine? Not sure what to do this perfect day in Prague? We hope that this list of 12 fun-filled outdoor activities will inspire you to make the most of your day in the city. 1. Take to the water Enjoy unrivaled views of the city from the calm waters of the Vltava River. It’s possible to hire rowing boats, pedalos and even paddle boards for very reasonable prices. One of the best places to rent your pedal boat from is Slovansky Ostrov, where they offer very reasonable rates for…