This weekend was practically like summer in the Golden City, so I decided to head out on a tourist-free sightseeing walk of Prague Castle. My route started at Letná Park, took me past Létohradek Summer Palace, and through the Royal…
Prague Fall Film Festivals
Fall is an ideal time to hit up the kino. Not only is the weather perfect for filmgazing but there are also a smattering of quality, English-friendly film festivals at this time of year. Bollywood Film Festival Since 2003 Bollywood…
Prague’s Lesser-known Beer Gardens
In Prague, beer gardens are abundant. What exactly is a beer garden though? A Czech-style beer garden is often found in or near a park; you sit at a picnic table arm and arm with local drinking companions. The most…
Best Places to Swim in Prague
Even though the sweltering summer days are still ahead of us, it’s best to be prepared and know where to take a dunk when the time comes. We can’t guarantee that these places won’t be packed – they will, however,…
Top 10 Alternative Prague Sights
1. Any Beer Garden What’s a sojourn in Prague without a stop at a local beer garden? A wasted trip that’s what! Consider this: Czechs drink more beer per capita than any other country. Drinking beer and socializing is an…
Štvanice Island: Cooler Than You Think
Prague has a handful of picturesque islands. Štvanice Island, however, does not rank among these polished touristy abodes. In fact, it is completely off the radar of Prague’s tourists. At first glance the island appears to be abandoned – this…