Macocha Abyss – Beauty and Tragedy

Deep within Central Europe lies the Macocha Abyss, a place shrouded in both enchanting folklore and heartbreaking realities. With its unfathomable depth of 138 meters (453 ft) below ground level, this abyss holds a dark history that has captured the imagination of many. Legends and stories intertwine with the chilling present-day accounts, revealing the somber...

Czech Republic

July 12, 2023

Crossroads of Regional Supply Chains

Today’s post is an interesting article entitled “Crossroads of Regional Supply Chains: Rail and the Economies of the Czech Republic and Indiana” by guest contributor, James J. Tanoos. We hope you enjoy it! The economy of the American state of Indiana is quite similar to that of the Czech Republic. Both economies have similar value-added...

Czech Republic

February 7, 2023

Celtic Boii People of Bohemia

The name Bohemia, first recorded in history, originates in the Celtic word ‘Boiohaemum’, signifying the dwelling place of the Boii people. This Celtic community established itself in Central Europe long before the arrival of Slavic people. The Celtic Boii people were an ancient Celtic tribe that lived in the region of Bohemia, located in what...

Czech Republic, History

October 28, 2022

5 Incredible Castles to Visit Near Prague

Any traveler would do well to pay a visit to the Czech Republic, a nation rich in history and culture with magnificent castles and exquisite architecture. Here are five of the most amazing castles you should visit close to Prague: Karlstejn Castle: One of the most well-known and well-preserved castles in the Czech Republic is...

Architecture, Czech Republic

September 2, 2022

Your Abandoned Property in Czech Republic

Todays post is about your abandoned property in Czech Republic. Yes, YOUR property. Keep reading to discover how you may be entitled to property which has been abandoned in the Czech Republic. We would like to acquaint you with a negligible issue regarding abandoned properties located in the Czech Republic. Many of you might be...

Czech Republic, LIFESTYLE

June 29, 2022

Šumava in 1929 – The Enchanted Forest

Do you enjoy going back in time as much as I do? What if I could take you back to Šumava in 1929? You’d stay in the towns, see the Chod people, experience the marketplace, explore the forest, and learn about the mythology and folk tales. The Šumava mountain range stretches across south and west...

Books, Czech Republic, History, NOSTALGIA

June 27, 2022

Legend of the Prague Bell that Announced Death

There is a house in Prague which was said t have announced death. How? Because legend says the Prague bell rang on its own… At first glance, it looks like an ordinary house on Mostecká Street, which leads to Charles Bridge. It houses the U Tří zvonů pub, which got its name because it sat...

Czech Republic, History, NOSTALGIA

September 4, 2020

Mělník Castle: The First Vineyard in Bohemia

Atop a hill in a small town North of Prague, where the Labe and Vltava rivers meet, the Mělník Castle (Czech: Zamek Mělník) stands out brilliantly against a bright blue sky. Leaves fall away, clouds drift by, and yet the Castle stands still, seemingly unchanged with time, even as everything around it changes. However, despite...

Czech Republic, PLACES

February 26, 2020

Prague Subway Guide for Tourists

In Prague, as in many parts of Europe, the subway is called the metro. The Prague Metro is the rapid transit network of Prague, Czech Republic. Founded in 1974, the Prague Metro now comprises three lines, serving 61 stations, and consists of a transit network 41.5 miles long. Today we’re sharing our Prague Subway Guide...

Czech Republic

February 4, 2020

Jihlava – The Oldest Mining Town in Czech Republic

In the middle of a wide hilly region, with many forests and ponds, known as Bohemian-Moravian Highlands, lies an ancient town called Jihlava. When people think of the Czech Republic, most of them instantly have a visual image of Prague. But the lesser known city of Jihlava has a long and interesting history and is...

Czech Republic, PLACES

November 15, 2019

The Versailles of Southern Moravia

Lednice is a Summer palace which is known as the Versailles of Southern Moravia. The palace is built in an English Neo-Gothic style and dates, as it looks today, from 1846-1858. However, its roots date back much further. The first record of Lednice dates back to 1222, when a Gothic fort with a courtyard stood...

Czech Republic, PLACES

September 25, 2019

The Ride of the Kings Festival

The Ride of the Kings has been inherent in folklore since time immemorial. But the Ride in Vlčnov is extraordinary and the most famous one and has existed for hundreds of years. According to extant records, the ride of the kings has been in the village since 1885. Ten years later the boys from Vlčnov...

Czech Republic, LIFESTYLE

September 22, 2019

Zbiroh – Mysterious Castle of Three Emperors

The Zbiroh Chateau was built upon a glistening rock overgrown with jasper. Care was taken to ensure that it was abundant with unique and mysterious spaces. Nearly 800 years later, Zbiroh still stands. It is home to one of the oldest castle chapels in the Czech Republic, which is adorned with Gothic frescoes. Here, Charles...

Czech Republic, History, PLACES

July 30, 2019

Poledník Lookout Tower – Then and Now

This wooden lookout tower in the mountains is known as Poledník. It is a Cold War secret surveillance tower which was used to spy on radio communications. An odd structure, right? The Poledník lookout tower is situated in the Šumava National Park near the Czech-German border, approximately 5 kilometers southeast of Prášily. Today, the lookout...

Czech Republic, PLACES

June 11, 2019

Purdue University’s Study Abroad: Annual Tour of the Škoda Factory in Mladá Boleslav

For the past three years, students from Purdue University have traveled to Prague along with faculty member Jim Tanoos as part of a Study Abroad program entitled “Purdue Polytechnic’s Central European Multinational Automobile Organization Supply Chain Experience”. Purdue University offers move than 200 majors and specializes in agriculture, engineering, and technology. It has an enrollment...

Czech Republic, LIFESTYLE, PEOPLE

May 7, 2019

Visiting a Czech Family

Survival Guide for Foreigners in the Czech Republic Teaching Czech for Foreigners and meeting people from different cultures has inspired me to start writing this survival guide. If you want to live in a foreign country, learning the local language is never enough. You need socio-cultural skills to understand the mentality of the people, behave...

Bohemians, Czech Republic, PEOPLE