Why Prague is the Perfect City for Weddings

Full of history and rich with charm, if you are looking for an overseas wedding dreamland, look no further then Prague to tie the knot. A wedding is a special occasion where memories are made and cherished, and whether you want an over the top luxurious one or a more simple, rustic, or traditional wedding, we...

PLACES, Prague

May 30, 2017

Popular English Proverbs in The Czech Language

Proverbs and sayings are something that people have used throughout the centuries to describe their feelings and state their opinions. Such short sayings can be funny, witty, and truthful. Some people live by them, while others don’t even realize how much they use them. Czech people use proverbs just as much as Americans, if not more, but a lot of them don’t...

PEOPLE, TresBohemes

May 27, 2017

A Trip to Czech Restaurants and The Czech Style Receipt

Prague living is something that could take most people a while to get used to. Not only learning the habits of what Czech people do at home – like their non-American way of drying their clothes – but also the many little differences that you’ll notice out and about, for example, a typical trip to...

PLACES, Restaurants

May 25, 2017

The Best Guide in Bohemian Switzerland

If you read our blog you already know how beautiful the Czech Republic is. The photos of all of the wonderful places we share surely entice you to want to see it for yourself, and if so, you’re not the only one feeling that way. After posting about Bohemian Switzerland, we had a lot of people...

PLACES, Wanderlust

May 23, 2017

Check Out The Czech Inn Hostel

Czech Inn is the place to stay in Prague for students and people who are on a budget. This hostel is located in Vršovice, a hipster area of the city which is not in the center of Prague (it’s Prague 10) but does provide visitors with a quick route to Old Town. The inn has four 36...

Hotels, PLACES

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May 20, 2017

Otto Wichterle and The Contact Lens

Otto Wichterle, though his name might not ring a bell for any ordinary person, may mean the world to those who who have ever replaced their glasses, for Otto Wichterle is the inventor of the contact lens. Born in Prostějov, Czech Republic, he was raised in a home where his father, the co-owner of a farm-machine and car factory, wished...

Bohemians, PEOPLE

May 18, 2017

The Picture Perfect Waffle Shop in Prague

Waf-Waf is a restaurant located in Holešovice. It serves delicious and beautiful waffles that are perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth. Their hip little shop is small but daunts trendy music and amazing food that looks so great that it attracts bloggers and photographers from all around the world. Yes – all around the...

PLACES, Restaurants

May 15, 2017

Listen to KTO Kamarádi Táborových Ohňů

Sometimes the best way to relax is to sit back with friends around a flickering campfire, pull out the instruments, and write a tune… That is exactly how the Czech country band KTO started. Kamarádi Táborových Ohňů (KTO) seriously translates to Friends of Campfires. Today we are sharing a few of their hits from the...

ENTERTAINMENT, Music

May 13, 2017

Tea Mountain, A Prague Tea House

Serving up Chinese tea imported from Malaysia, Tea Mountain is a tea house located in the Karlin district of Prague. The ambiance is modern, yet tranquil. It is a great place to sit back, read, sip a cup of tea, and unwind. Czechs love tea and though there are many tea houses around Prague, Tea...

PLACES, Restaurants

May 11, 2017

Bohemian Switzerland and Pravčická Brána

Bohemian Switzerland (České Švýcarsko and also known as Czech Switzerland) is a National Park in the Czech Republic which is part of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. The Elbe Sandstone Mountains are a mountain range surrounding the Elbe river on the border between Czech Republic and Germany. ‘Wow’ is the only word I can find to describe...

Czech Republic, PLACES

May 9, 2017

A Visit To The Strange and Beautiful Kutná Hora

Kutná Hora is a city which was built it in 1142 AD and during the medieval times, served as a silver mining town. In the 13th century its silver mines delivered a lot of silver and made the town wealthy and popular, but it was not only the silver that attracted settlers, it was also...

Czech Republic, PLACES

May 6, 2017

Best Tapas in Prague – Bistro Špejle

If you are from a Czech family or you read our blog often, you will have probably heard of, or seen one of our recent posts about Obložené Chlebíčky. These are THE Czech finger foods, they’re super easy, and they can also make for an entire meal. There are many places that sell many different kinds...

PLACES, Restaurants

April 28, 2017

Delicious Obložené Chlebíčky of Instagram

Obložené Chlebíčky are a simple, open face sandwich style snack that are served everywhere in the Czech Republic… And not only in every restaurant but in every home as well. Chlebíčky can be made with anything your heart desires, ask any Czech and they will tell you that growing up, their mother would fix them up...

Food, LIFESTYLE

April 26, 2017

A Summer in Prague

There are countless things to do in The Czech Republic and most of them take place in the capital city of Prague. All year round, visitors from all parts of the world come to Prague for it’s delicious food, breathtaking architecture, amazing schools, and beautiful rolling countrysides. Prague’s city squares are the perfect place for...

PLACES, Prague

April 20, 2017

The Prague Castle Guard Uniforms

You may have read our post on the handsome men who stand strong like statues in their uniforms around the Prague Castle, also known as the Castle Guards, a special unit of the armed forces of the Czech Republic. The guards patrol the castle at all times of the day and night, protecting the castle...

Fashion, LIFESTYLE

April 15, 2017

Listen to Czech Opera Singer Jarmila Novotná

Jarmila Novotná was a Czech opera singer who was also known in America as the leading soprano for the Metropolitan Opera from 1940 to 1956, and a movie star. Her voice is powerful yet graceful and when she sings, the presence in her voice sounds like she really feels the music… It is warm and...

ENTERTAINMENT, Music