Keeping Salt on The Table

Whenever we have Americans over to our house for a meal there is always one thing that they notice immediately and that is that we keep our salt in a small bowl in the middle of the table, not in a shaker, and not in a grinder. To get the salt you need to reach...

Food, LIFESTYLE

May 17, 2016

A Czech Tradition: Snack Platters

Czechs are famous for their food, but what most people don’t know is that that does not only stand for their meals. In Czech it is almost unheard of to go to someone’s house and not find a platter of snacks ready for you. In Czech there are so many bakeries, delis, and vegetable markets, and...

Food, LIFESTYLE

April 16, 2016

What to Pack For a Trip to Prague

If you are planning a trip to Prague, Czech Republic there are a few thing you should remember to bring along with you if you want your trip to be more enjoyable. Learn from someone who knows… I had to learn the hard way what I should have brought and what I shouldn’t have brought....

Fashion, LIFESTYLE

April 11, 2016

The Swans of Prague’s Vltava River

Swans were definitely something I was not expecting to see when we were set to visit Prague yet these elegant creatures were on and around all the all parks around the Vltava River. Tourists, photographers, and families all come down to the park to feed and watch the swans as they bathe, us included. Almost every...

Czech Republic, PLACES

April 8, 2016

A Lesson on Staying Positive

In the modern world it is hard to keep grounded, grateful, and most of all positive. Every person, no matter how much money they have or what they do, has their own stresses whether they are physical, mental, or simply unimportant to the people around them. Here are a few things you can do to stay positive throughout the day: When you...

LIFESTYLE, Shopping

April 5, 2016

The Spa Towns of Czech Republic

The Czech Republic is known for its natural springs of mineral and thermal water. Therefore, there are many world-renowned spa towns in and around the Czech Republic. Used for beauty and medical purposes, Czech spas are said to heal skin and rejuvenate complexions, leaving your skin smooth to the touch and clear to the eye....

Czech Republic, PLACES

March 31, 2016

Trdelníks – The Non-Czech Dessert All Over Prague

As you have probably heard me mention in some of my previous posts, Trdelníks are a big part of the (new) Czech Republic. These sweet, doughy rolls are something you can’t avoid on a visit to Prague because vendors for them are everywhere. Whether they are being sold out of a cart by a tram stop...

Food, LIFESTYLE

March 29, 2016

Scary Austrian Parade Krampus

Even though we are not at all close to Christmas, this creepy Austrian tradition is just too interesting not to share. I recently found out about a medieval tradition Austrians have on the 6th of December (Saint Nicolas) to keep children good before Christmas. They arrange a parade where Krampus, known as Saint Nicholas’s evil...

CULTURE, Holidays

March 28, 2016

Where To Eat In Prague: Lokál U Bílé Kuželky

Situated on Míšeňská street less then a 1 minute walk away from the famous Charles Bridge, Lokál U Bílé Kuželky (known as Lokál by it’s customers) is a hip restaurant that looks small from the outside but inside it’s large downstairs makes for a beautiful dining space. With funky art on the walls and big, delicious portions of food...

PLACES, Restaurants

March 28, 2016

Český Ráj or Bohemian Paradise

Known in the Czech Republic as Český Ráj or as we would say in english “Bohemian Paradise”, this place truly is paradise. Declared in 1955 as the first nature reserve in the Czech Republic, Czechs come from all parts of the country to see its legendary scenic views. With no borders, Bohemian Paradise is spread...

Czech Republic, PLACES

March 26, 2016

What’s Inspiring Me – Volume 15

One thing that inspired me when we were in Prague and that continues to inspire me to this day is the colorful apartment buildings, and not only apartment buildings but just about every building there. Every time you turn a corner there is a new building of a new color. Even on the famous astronomical clock in Old...

Art and Design, CULTURE

March 24, 2016

Easter in Old Town Square

During the cold days of December, just before Christmas, a huge Christmas tree with millions of lights and street stands with vendors cooking up warm cider are set up in Old Town Square in the heart of Prague. In March something similar happens. Huge Easter egg statues are brought out and placed in all the parks and street stands...

CULTURE, Holidays

March 19, 2016

What’s Inspiring Me – Volume 14

Another first in Prague. Yes, we have been to concerts and performances before, but the first time my sister and I went to an authentic state theatre was in the Czech Republic. And just like hockey, we fell in love. After seeing one show, we took almost everyone we knew to ballets, operas, and anything...

Art and Design, CULTURE

March 12, 2016

What’s Inspiring Me – Volume 13

While we were visiting the Czech Republic we found a new sport and got hooked. After a few months of sightseeing in museums, castles, and all of the other amazing sites Prague has to offer, my mom surprised us with tickets to something we had never seen before: a hockey game. We went to see one...

Art and Design, CULTURE

March 10, 2016

Eat With Locals, Prague

When traveling to Prague there are hundreds, if not thousands, of places to sit down for a nice meal. So how do you find the best tasting and most authentic? Eat With Locals is a website which supplies you with the best restaurants, cafes, and bars in and around the Czech Republic’s capital city, Prague. Known...

Food, LIFESTYLE

March 8, 2016

Prague’s Four Seasons

There are so many beautiful hotels and hostels to stay in when you are visiting the beautiful city of Prague. Even though hunting down old and unique cottages is always a fun experience, sometimes it’s nice to have a stress free vacation where you can just kick your feet back and relax. Four Seasons Prague is...

Hotels, PLACES