Dramatic Drives – Pacific Coast Highway

One of my all time favorite roads to drive is the SR1. I’ve driven this gorgeous stretch of highway over 10 times and I’d love to be able to drive it at least that many more times. The Pacific Coast Highway, also known as State Route 1 (SR 1) is a major north-south state highway that...

PLACES, Wanderlust

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September 14, 2015

The History of Beer Coopers in Pictures

The following is a series of photographs from the Bohemian city of Pilsen where the world famous Pilsner beer was born. To read a complete history on the beer (which we think is very interesting – including a view of the famous ‘Devil in the Cellar‘, we suggest you also read this page. This segment...

Beer, LIFESTYLE

September 13, 2015

5 Star Floating Hotels Cruise the Amazon River

5 Star Floating Hotels Cruise the Amazon River and attract visitors from all over the globe. In 2008, The Aqua Amazon cruise ship was launched so you could explore the Amazon in the utmost comfort. Designed by Jordi Puig, one of Peru’s top interior designers, the 130 foot long ship features twelve luxurious suites which emphasize the dramatic Amazon River panoramas...

PLACES, Wanderlust

September 10, 2015

Czech Sweet Treats – Škubánky

Five simple ingredients and a whole lot of taste. So what happens when you mix a little bit of flour, some boiled potatoes, sugar and a lots of butter? You get something delicious that Czechs call škubánky. It’s a little bit like potato dumplings or gnocchi, but the way it is usually served, it’s more like...

Food, LIFESTYLE, Recipes

September 9, 2015

Photo Lens: Helmut Newton in Prague

In today’s photo lens, we wanted to share images from Helmut Newton in Prague. Helmut Newton (October 1920 – 23 January 2004) was a German-Australian photographer. Newton had a unique way of seeing, a groundbreaking vision that completely transformed fashion photography. Even today we can still see his influence in the pages of the greatest fashion...

CULTURE, Photography

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September 8, 2015

The Best Little Bookstore in the World

Voted as the best little bookstore in the world, Atlantis Books is an independent bookshop on the island of Santorini, Greece. It was founded in 2004 by a group of friends from Cyprus, England, and the United States. Located in Oia, Atlantis Books took first spot on the Guardian’s list of the best bookshops in...

PLACES, Wanderlust

September 8, 2015

Czech Author George (Jiří) Kovtun

One year ago today, the Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences, an international cultural organization, established 1958 in Washington D.C. posted about the death of who they called “one of our most productive SVU members” – George (Jiří) Kovtun. Jiří passed away in Prague on September 8, 2014. He was born in Horincevo, which was then part...

LIFESTYLE

September 7, 2015

Czech Traditional Sourdough Rye Bread

This recipe will allow you to make Czech traditional sourdough rye bread at home and have the Bohemian taste and delicious aroma right in your kitchen. First, we must make the rye leavening (or rye sourdough starter). This takes place a few days before you set out to make the bread. My grandmother always had a...

Food, LIFESTYLE, Recipes

September 7, 2015

Photo Vault: Georgian Portraits

The following images are of Georgian people. Many people believe these are Cossacks. A Cossack is a member of a group of Eastern Slavic people that numbered over 4 million by the start of the 20th century. What many think of as the “Cossack” dress was in fact the traditional style of the Georgian people...

NOSTALGIA, Time Warp

September 6, 2015

Beautiful Czech Thun Porcelain

I’ve shared the story about why we eat on this lovely setting every day before… When I went to visit Prague in 1986 I immediately fell in love with the beautiful combination of porcelain, gold and garnet that I saw all around me in the form of fine China. For a long time, porcelain existed as...

LIFESTYLE, Shopping

September 3, 2015

The Good Soldier Švejk

What is the most translated novel of Czech literature? The epitome of Czech thinking? The cornerstone of Bohemian literary works? The answer is The Good Soldier Švejk (pronounced: shvayke) an unfinished satirical comedy novel by author Jaroslav Hašek. The original full Czech title of the work is Osudy dobrého vojáka Švejka za světové války, which literally translates...

Books, ENTERTAINMENT

September 3, 2015

21 Sexy Singers from the Czech Republic

Because of the language barrier, most of our English speaking sisters have never even heard of these Czech singers. Boy are they missing out. Just look at the pictures and see for yourself why we love to go back to the Czech Republic time and time again. Because many of these hotties are our best...

ENTERTAINMENT, Music

September 2, 2015

The Truth About Ukrainian Female Soldiers

Jen Osborne is an independent documentary photographer. The primary goal of her work is to share important feature stories about the rest of the world, in this case the Ukraine. Jen’s work has a social aspect and has been published in several leading magazines. In July 2015, Jen started a new body of work documenting many of Ukraine’s female soldiers....

PEOPLE, Women

August 31, 2015

Photo Vault: Cossacks in White

What many think of as the “Cossack” dress was in fact the traditional style of the mountain peoples of the Caucasus. Cossacks were Dagestanis, Terek, Kuban, Ossetians, Kabardians, Ingush, Chechens, Circassians, Tatars, Kumyks, Don, Kalmyks, Urals, Astrakhan to name a few… The key (and most recognizable) piece in the outfit is called the cherkeska, a long flowing...

NOSTALGIA, Time Warp

August 27, 2015

Cameraman – The Life & Work of Jack Cardiff

Through a most beautiful lens, we meet the cameraman behind the magic. Film making has existed for ten decades and legendary cinematographer Jack Cardiff had a career that spanned nine of those. His work with Technicolor forever changed how we see film and his vivid colors and effects brought stories to life. It can be...

ENTERTAINMENT, Movies

August 26, 2015

Czech & Slovak Food & Cooking

The Czech Republic and Slovakia are noted for their hearty, wholesome meals. Czech food staples are provided principally by farmland, and include milk, cheese, livestock, wheat, fruit and root vegetables. Featuring over 340 photographs which show both practical steps and beautiful final dishes, along with complete nutritional information for every recipe. This is an evocative and...

Food, LIFESTYLE