Hitting The Many Slopes of Hrubý Jeseník via Instagram

Hrubý Jeseník is a huge mountain range located in the eastern region of the Czech Republic. It is the second highest mountain range in all of the Czech Republic and in the summer, the forests of the mountains make for a great location for climbing, hiking, and mushroom picking. In the winter though, it turns...

Czech Republic, PLACES

January 11, 2018

Photographs of Prague’s Beautiful Municipal House

The Municipal House is a posh civic building in Prague that is not only a well known landmark from the outside, but on the inside it houses one of the most prestigious concert halls in all of the Czech Republic… Smetana Hall. The art nouveau building itself is a sight to see. Located on Náměstí Republiky, the...

Architecture, CULTURE

December 15, 2017

The Wintery Wonderland at Hodkovice u Trutnova

In the dead of winter, things can get very quiet at Hodkovice u Trutnova. This wintery white wonderland looks like a hidden and quiet place where no one has walked for ages. Close to the Adršpach-Teplice mountains in the Hradec Králové Region – also the North-East part of the Czech Republic – these hauntingly beautiful images immediately...

CULTURE, Photography

November 12, 2017

Fairytale Foggy Forests of the Czech Republic

Today we are looking at the fairytale foggy forests of the Czech Republic. These images show the magical side that all Czechs know and remember. Going into the forest, whether looking for mushrooms or berries, or just walking through is a pastime enjoyed by most Czech people. Being in nature is very important to Czechs, and...

Czech Republic, PLACES

October 17, 2017

Czech AUTO Magazine Covers from 1935

Today is a quick post of old magazine covers from the year 1935. They appeared on AUTO oficielní orgán Autoklubu Republiky Československé (AUTO official body of the auto club of the Czech Republic) magazine. We love all of the classic and elegant vehicles and the motorcycles… don’t you? If you have not already subscribed to...

NOSTALGIA, Periodicals

August 26, 2017

Walking the Foggy Paths in a Czech Forest

Today we are looking at the beautiful photographs of Janek Sedlar from Lipova, the Horňácká village. The images come from various forest paths at the time of fog and mist. This natural occurrence gives them a magical and mystical feel, one that is almost from another world, or a fairy tale. He was born on February...

CULTURE, Photography

August 13, 2017

Czech Woodstock | Slovak Woodstock | Music and the Communist Regime

Amazingly, it did happen. A (Československý) Czech Woodstock or (Slovenský) Slovak Woodstock was actually called the Koncerty mladosti, or the Concert (Festival) of Youth. But this was 1976, 1977 and Czechoslovakia was under communist rule. In fact, at the time it was regarded as a satellite state of the Soviet Union. And we all know that the...

ENTERTAINMENT, Music, Time Warp

August 11, 2017

Autographed Portraits of Czech Photographer Jiří Jiroutek

Today we are looking at the Autographed Portraits of Czech Photographer Jiří Jiroutek. Jiří Jiroutek was born on March 21, 1967, in Louny. He is a contemporary Czech photographer currently residing in Liberec. He studied at the Institute of Creative Photography at the Silesian University in Opava (1994). He has been living and working as...

CULTURE, Photography

June 28, 2017

Foggy Days in Prague on Instagram

As beautiful as Prague is in the sunlight, when you can see its colorful buildings and sights, some days in the early morning, or when in rains or snows and fog rolls in, the big shining city turns to a beautifully spooky one. Prague is not really known as a foggy city, but on occasion...

CULTURE, Photography

June 12, 2017

Czech Secret Police in Prague and Their Surveillance Photographs

Today we’re looking at some amazing (private) moments in time photographed by the (communist) Czech secret police while conducting surveillance during the 1970s and 1980s. Obviously, none of these people gave their consent and most did not even know they were being followed or photographed. Most of the images were taken from under folded newspapers, in...

CULTURE, Photography

June 1, 2017

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

Karel-Ludwig-Czech-Photographer-TresBohemes

April 10, 2017

Photo Lens: Karel Ludwig

Today, we’re delving into the captivating world of Karel Ludwig, an internationally renowned Czech photographer whose work continues to inspire and mesmerize audiences worldwide. Join us as we explore a selection of photographs from his book, “Fotografie Karla Ludwiga.” Born on September 27, 1919, in Prague, Karel Ludwig’s journey into photography began in 1938 when...

CULTURE, Photography

February 14, 2017

Prague Is for Lovers

Happy Valentine’s Day! Today, to show that Prague is for lovers, we’re sharing images of love in and around the beautiful city of Prague. There are plenty of articles telling you what to do, where to go, and what to buy for Valentine’s Day in Prague, but honestly, you need no help finding something romantic to do...

CULTURE, Photography

January 12, 2017

Photo Lens: Winter Wonderlands

During our research for another post, we accidently stumbled across a true winter wonderland. These snowy landscapes have been captured by a talented Czech photographer and we immediately emailed him for permission to share his beautiful work. He agreed and as a result we can invite you to come along and join us on a tour...

CULTURE, Photography

January 3, 2017

Photo Lens: Krzysztof Browko and the Magical Landscapes of Southern Moravia

We were relaxing on New Year’s Day, surfing the internet and dreaming about faraway places, when we came across the stunning photographs of Krzysztof Browko. He is an award winning Polish photographer whose images of Southern Moravia (Jižní Morava) swept us away to a magical dream world painted in hues of greens and tans. Krzysztof...

PLACES, Wanderlust

November 22, 2016

People of Javorník Through the Lens of Ferdinand Bučina

Today we are taking a peek inside of a book entitled Lidé z Javorníka (or simply, People from Javornik) by Ferdinand Bučina (1909 – 1994) who was a Czech photographer and filmmaker. This post isn’t about him – we’ll do that another time. This post is sharing the pages of the book and the way he...

CULTURE, Photography