Family Fun at The Mirror Labyrinth on Petřín Hill

Located right beside the Petřín Tower, this mirror maze is located on Petřín Hill in a historic building that actually looks like a miniature Castle. Upon purchasing your tickets you enter a corridor of mirrors that resembles a magician’s labyrinth with gold framed mirrors and dim lighting. This is the perfect attraction to take the...

PLACES, Prague

June 27, 2017

Military Tank and Adrenaline Park in the Czech Republic

Boys will be boys and the bigger the boys, the larger the toys. We’ve recently discovered that for the true military aficionados and adrenaline junkies – you can actually drive a tank – yes, a TANK – in the Czech Republic. This place used to be an actual military base during the USSR occupation. Today,...

Czech Republic, PLACES

June 7, 2017

Czech Film Director Karel Zeman and The Karel Zeman Museum

Karel Zeman was a much loved film director who was born in the Czech village of Ostroměř. Besides his work directing films, Zeman was also a production designer, artist, and animator. Because of his amazing skills at animating, many of the films he made combined real footage with his own animation, ending up in what the viewers...

Bohemians, PEOPLE

June 3, 2017

The Grand Bohemia Boat, Prague

The Grand Bohemia is a boat that runs along the Vltava River, it provides tours, and hosts private events and parties. What’s awesome about this boat is that you can be in the middle of Prague but still feel secluded from other people. It is the perfect place for corporate events, weddings, birthdays, holidays, and...

PLACES, Prague

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

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 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 22, 2017

Extraordinary Voyages of Jules Verne

My son who is currently in Prague went to see The Extraordinary Voyages of Jules Verne the other night and said it was amazing. Immediately, I looked into it and did a little bit of research, and indeed it looks like a show not to be missed. The show takes the audience into a world in which...

ENTERTAINMENT, Theater

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

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

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April 14, 2017

Riding the Kazin Ferry through the Berounka Valley

Today we step aboard the Kazin Ferry located in the Berounka Valley, an area rich in old Bohemian history. We set sail below the legendary Kazín settlement on our way to Karlštejn. Aboard we discover the history of mythical Slavs, sailing the same route. In fact, this is the oldest ferry route in all of Bohemia – dating...

LIFESTYLE

April 5, 2017

The Blossoming Trees of Petřín

Petřín is home to 2,100 fruit trees which are located in the Seminar Garden (Czech: Seminářská zahrada) of Petřín park. In spring, the trees bloom with flowers of various colors, the majority of which are white and pink. The garden is home to 800 almond trees and a pear tree which supposedly dates back to...

PLACES, Prague

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March 27, 2017

Charles IV in The Knights of The Cross Square

On the eastern end of the Charles Bridge, located next to the Church of St. Francis and across the street from the St. Salvator Church in the middle of the Knights of the Cross Square (Křižovnické Náměstí) is the famous Statue of Charles IV. Surrounded by a small fence, the solid bronze monument stands a breathtaking...

Art and Design, CULTURE

March 23, 2017

The Charles Bridge Museum – Muzeum Karlova Mostu

There are so many different museums in Prague focusing on many interesting subjects. Art, Medieval torture, Legos, chocolate, and authors are just a few of the more recognized subjects of museums around Prague 1. All these museums welcome hundreds of thousands of tourists and visitors coming in each year who are interested in the rich history of the Czech...

Architecture, CULTURE

March 15, 2017

Spectacular Views From Prague’s Old Castle Stairs

Staré zámecké schody (English: Old Castle Stairs) are a set of 121 stairs which connect the lesser town of Prague to the Prague Castle Complex (Czech: Hradčany). The stairs, which date back to the 17th century, start near the Malostranská metro station and lead all the way up to the Prague Castle, offering some of...

PLACES, Prague

March 6, 2017

Žluté Lázne, The Beach of Prague

Žluté Lázne is a spa by the Vltava River that is known as a “Beach Resort” and though it’s not technically a beach, it is the closest thing to one that Prague has. The main park/beach area is half grass (the part nearer to the river) and half light sand like the kind you would...

Czech Republic, PLACES