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

February 4, 2023

The Medieval Alchemists of Prague

The late Middle Ages and the Renaissance saw a flurry of intellectual and scientific endeavors in the medieval city of Prague. A vibrant group of individuals who were dedicated to studying and unlocking nature’s mysteries lived in the city and were known as the Prague alchemists. The goal of the scientific and metaphysical discipline of...

History, PLACES, Prague

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

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

February 6, 2019

Visit This Retro Restaurant – James Dean Prague

James Dean is a 1950s restaurant/bar located just north of Old Town Square at V Kolkovně 922/1, 110 00 Staré Město, Czechia. The top floor of James Dean is fashioned as an old school diner, with black and white checkered floors, a jukebox, and a motorcycle hanging from the ceiling. The walls and windows are decorated with air-brushed...

Food, LIFESTYLE

January 16, 2019

Top 5 Places to Workout In Prague

Physical fitness is one of the best steps to a healthier mind, body, and soul. Not only is exercise good for your physical appearance, but staying active is known to have many long-term benefits including the prevention of diseases like cancer and diabetes. Regular exercising can help reduce depression and stress levels, boost memory, and...

PLACES, Prague

January 13, 2019

The Beautiful Baroque Troja Chateau in Prague

Troja Château is indeed a remarkable and exceptional building. In fact, it would be better to call it a villa instead of a château, because it echoes the opulent Roman suburban villas which its builder, Count Wenzel Adalbert of Sternberg, encountered on his long journey. The spectacular houses amidst endless gardens mesmerized him to such...

Architecture, CULTURE, Prague

August 24, 2018

The Beautiful Baroque Church of Litomyšl

The Piarist Church of the Discovery of the Holy Cross (Czech: Kostel Nalezení svatého Kříže) is a beautiful Baroque style church located in the town of Litomyšl in the Czech Republic. The Piarist order was first brought to the town of Litomyšl in 1640 by Frebonie of Pernštejn. The Piarists were an order of teachers...

Architecture, CULTURE

August 22, 2018

All About The BurgerFest of Prague

BurgerFest is a two day festival which if you can’t smell from miles away, takes place at the Exhibition Grounds in Holešovice, Prague. The BurgerFest is the biggest burger festival in all of Europe, and probably one of the only ones is the city. The name basically describes the festival for itself, it is a huge gathering...

PLACES, Prague

July 9, 2018

The Story of the Czech Stonehenge

You’ve all heard about the famous Stonehenge, the prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England, right? Well guess what… There is a Czech Stonehenge as well! In a pleasant environment surrounded by nature, a stone circle of giant stones was built in August of 2008. The stones were placed according to expert series of famous psychotronics by...

Czech Republic, PLACES

June 18, 2018

Sykora Bakery in Czech Village, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Today we are strolling down the Avenue in the heart of the Czech Village, to Sykora Bakery, a landmark serving Cedar Rapids & the Czech Community for over a century! (Since 1903, to be exact!) In the following Czech Village photo from 1910, horses and horseless carriages share the road that is divided by trolley...

PLACES, Restaurants

June 11, 2018

Šumava National Park (The Bohemian Fairytale)

“Not all who wander are lost” J. R. R. Tolkien There are so many places to explore, there are so many places to adore. Yet again, I have failed time and time again to discover a part of the world which instills a greater sense of tranquility in me than the Šumava National Park. Source:...

Czech Republic, PLACES, Wanderlust

June 4, 2018

American Students from Purdue University Enjoy Themselves in Prague

Dr. James Tanoos recently finished up a Study Abroad to Prague, Czech Republic with 30 students from Purdue University, USA. The trip was entitled “Purdue Polytechnic’s Central European Multinational Automobile Organization Supply Chain Experience”. Hearing from Dr. Tanoos, the students loved the beautiful city of Prague and thanks to his comprehensive report at his blog, today...

Czech Republic, LIFESTYLE

March 21, 2018

Trade Fair Palace – National Art Gallery of Prague

Founded by Kašpar Maria Šternberg in 1818, the “National Gallery” has ten locations around the city of Prague. Each one features a different style/period of art, and combined, The National Gallery’s collection reaches almost 14 million items all together. Today we will be discussing the Trade Fair Palace which was originally built in 1925 as a place...

Art and Design, CULTURE

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March 7, 2018

The History of the Colloredo-Mansfeld Palace

Have you ever wondered what that big beautiful building in The Knights of The Cross Square, just off the Charles Bridge house is? Well if so, you’re not the only one. Sometimes when you’re in a foreign place it’s hard to know the best places to go, especially if they are not advertised. The Colloredo-Mansfeld...

Architecture, CULTURE

January 19, 2018

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