Traditional Crafts at the Castle Šelmberk

Today we stepping back in time to look at traditional crafts at the Castle Šelmberk near Mladá Vožice. This was the ninth year for this event and each year it grows more popular and has a greater attendance meaning that people are gaining interest in their history and the old fashioned arts and crafts. During the...

Czech Republic, PLACES

October 30, 2016

Prague, Czech Republic After Dark

Prague, is definitely one of the most interesting and beautiful cities around. But by night the views, the architecture… Everything seems so much more intriguing. It’s like the whole city becomes alive when the skies get dark and the the lights go on. You can almost see the gleaming cobblestone streets breathing. While we were...

PLACES, Prague

September 28, 2016

St. Wenceslas Day

Today is September 28th, better known as St. Wenceslas Day. It is a National Holiday in the Czech Republic. This holiday is always celebrated on the 28th of September and, is also known as ‘Czech Statehood Day’. It has been a public holiday since 2000. It is the feast day of St. Wenceslas, the patron...

Holidays, LIFESTYLE

August 8, 2016

Buying Gifts at the Farmer’s Market in Prague

A great place to by authentic handmade Czech gifts are at the street markets throughout the city. Buying Gifts at the Farmer’s Market in Prague is something that’s looked forward to by everyone, not just the tourists who come to visit the city. Today’s virtual window shopping for gifts excursion features photographs from the Farmer’s...

LIFESTYLE

July 27, 2016

Rabštejn nad Střelou Today (Ravenstone in Czech Republic)

Yesterday’s post received many requests asking what the area is like today, so today we’ve decided to continue the post on Rabštejn nad Střelou and share the following information we’ve discovered about this place today. On September 10, 1992, it was officially declared an urban conservation area because of the historic relics and structures which...

LIFESTYLE

July 25, 2016

Traditional Handwork at the Farmer’s Market in Prague

When it’s summertime and the sun is out, you’ll have the honor of seeing traditional handwork at the Farmer’s Market in Prague. Weaving, pottery, leatherwork, glass blowing, blacksmithing – these are just some of the “forgotten arts” that are alive and well in the Czech Republic. And not only can you walk through the market...

LIFESTYLE

July 21, 2016

Prague 1 Municipality Offers Free Gala for Senior Residents

Browsing the internet I came across something I found very interesting. Did you know that the Prague 1 Municipality offers a free gala for senior residents? It does. The public service announcement on the culture page of Prague 1 begins with the words “Dear Neighbors…” and continues in the form of a formal invitation: “Please...

LIFESTYLE

July 16, 2016

Shopping at the Farmer’s Market in Prague

Today we’re sharing a summer post because we feel nostalgic for walking the streets of Prague and visiting the summer markets. Shopping at the Farmer’s Market in Prague is something that everyone should get to experience at least once in their lifetime. The main reason is that it’s not just about the food. There is...

LIFESTYLE

July 15, 2016

Boating in Prague, Czech Republic

Boating isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when most people think of Prague. It is however, a fun activity to enjoy if you ever do visit. The Vltava River is one of the most famous rivers in all of Europe and it runs directly through the capital city, Prague. When we visited Prague in was...

PLACES, Prague

July 14, 2016

Stará Aerovka – Czech Aviation Museum Complete with Hangars

Stará Aerovka is a Czech Aviation Museum complete with hangars, a unique complex representing not only the architecture showing the beginning of Czechoslovak aviation, but also the development of aircraft technology during WWII. At this single location it’s possible to see uniquely preserved buildings, typical for Central European airport structural engineering of the 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, and...

LIFESTYLE

July 12, 2016

Flowers at the Farmer’s Market in Prague

Summer is a wonderful time to be in Prague. One of our favorite reasons are the outdoor farmer’s markets. Many of these also have vendors who sell flowers. Flowers at the Farmer’s Market in Prague just make summer feel more… summery! Flowers are a huge part of Czech culture and they are on sale throughout...

LIFESTYLE

June 25, 2016

Your Chance To Save a Czech Castle

Ever since we’ve started this site, we have lots of emails coming into our mailboxes from sharing of recipes, to old photographs, to places yet undiscovered and artists we may never have heard of. This morning we received a call for help to save a Czech castle from ruin. The castle is located in Veselí (Janovice...

LIFESTYLE

April 4, 2016

The Carp Fishermen of the Trebon Ponds

One of the most attractive autumn events in the Czech Republic is the harvest of the Trebon fishponds, and each year, a traditional “fishing out” is organized by Fishery Trebon, which owns and manages many of the fishponds. The Carp Fishermen of the Trebon Ponds use the traditional centuries-old way of catching the local carp,...

LIFESTYLE

March 25, 2016

Medieval Easter in the Czech Republic

Somewhere in Bohemia, people gather to celebrate a Medieval Easter and today via the internet, we’ll be joining them at the Křivoklát Castle which is located in the Central Bohemia Region of the Czech Republic. Křivoklát was founded in the 12th century, belonging to the kings of Bohemia. During the reign of Přemysl Otakar II a large,...

Holidays

March 23, 2016

Easter Celebrations at the Czech Castle

As is true around the world, the symbols of Easter are directly related the beginning of new life and spring. If you visit the Czech Republic in the spring and travel outside of Prague, you must visit Castle Loučeň, a romantic baroque castle with amazing grounds and all original interiors. Chateau Loucen Garden Retreat This beautiful...

Holidays

March 16, 2016

Edible Wild Mushrooms of the Czech Republic

It’s true. Most Czechs suffer from mycophagy. Don’t worry… it’s the eating of mushrooms, particularly wild mushrooms. ;) Hunting for mushrooms and mushroom picking could be compared to a national sport in the Czech Republic because the moment you leave the city, you’ll see people heading into the woods to hunt for mushrooms. Each time...

LIFESTYLE