Budapest or Prague? The Hungarian capital or the Czech capital? Are you hesitating between these two superb Central European cities for your next trip? The two sister cities of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire are now […]
Where can you eat smažák in Prague, the traditional Czech dish and specialty?
I always order it with relish, and many people love it in Prague. It's smažený sýr, also known colloquially as smažák, a breaded and fried cheese, most often served with French fries or buttered potatoes […]
In Prague, don't miss the Witches' Festival on April 30!
If you're visiting Prague in spring, you should know that on the night of April 30 to May 1st there's a very cool and popular tradition: the witches' festival or night. Legend has it that […]
Visit Prague Castle. Climb up there!
Along with the Charles Bridge, the Castle is a must-see in Prague! Every year, it receives almost 2.5 million visitors (see opening hours here). It's so popular that it's the most shared castle photo on […]
Easter in Prague: markets and traditions
Good to know! Small and large stores can remain open on Good Friday, a public holiday. However, on Easter Monday, stores larger than 200 square meters, including supermarkets and clothing stores, are required to close. […]
The 12 best Prague experiences (Top activities and visits)
I often say that there are no compulsory paying visits in Prague. The "Golden City" is a veritable open-air museum, and you can have a great time just wandering around the pretty streets and numerous […]
Prague towers and spires: which ones to climb?
In Prague, as elsewhere, it's always good to get a bit of height! It gives you a chance to breathe a little and see the city in a different light. And in the Czech capital, […]
Prague subway: the complete guide!
Thanks to this article, you'll be traveling on the Prague metro with your eyes closed! Here you'll find ticket prices, metro maps, the best way to get to the airport, streetcar and bus connections… After […]
2 fantastic hotels in Prague to stay in or have a coffee!
As I live in Prague, it's not always my idea to walk into a hotel and have a coffee. But wrong! I did it recently and I don't regret it. In this article, I'd like […]
The best of Brutalist architecture in Prague
Prague is probably the city in the world that most skilfully blends different architectural styles. Gothic, Baroque, Art Nouveau, Cubism, but also the more atypical Functionalism and Brutalism! Brutalism is not the architectural style spontaneously […]