Fortunately for those seeking relaxation and wildlife interest, there are parks and gardens close to the centre of Prague, like Pruhonice Park, while for the more adventurous, national parks, … [Read more...]
Travelling With Children in Prague
Taking children to Prague and the Czech Republic presents no unusual problems. However, baby listening services are not widely available in hotels. Baby care items such as nappies, creams, tinned … [Read more...]
Wildlife of Woods and Forests
The Czech Republic’s forests are very varied in nature. The lowest hills are usually covered in beech and maple, with pines appearing with increasing elevation; spruce dominates the higher levels … [Read more...]
Over View of the Czech Republic
The Czech Republic (CR) is a continental country with a rich history and an exquisite present. After the change in the country's political system in 1989 and the subsequent breakup of Czechoslovakia … [Read more...]
Prague is a City for all Seasons
There is so much to see and do in Prague that, no matter how long you’re staying, you will be spoilt for choice. First there are the sights, dominated by the magnificent Prague Castle and the … [Read more...]
Mountains & Wetlands in The Czech Republic
Krkonose National Park (Mountains of the Giants) This area of wooded mountains lies northeast of Prague on the Polish border and can be reached by driving on the E14 from the capital. There are chair … [Read more...]
A Ski Break From Prague
City life and great skiing is a combination that cannot really be found anywhere in the world. Some of the world’s greatest cities; London, New York, Paris and San Francisco are all a bit too far … [Read more...]
Culture & Nightlife in Prague
Culturally, Prague is one of the best provided capitals of Europe, serving up a rich and heady offering of grand opera, ballet, classical theatre, mime, chamber and symphony concerts, folk dancing, … [Read more...]
Acting Like a Local in Prague
Czechs are a friendly, open people and you will find them very approachable. Obviously you will make more progress if you have at least a smattering of the language — even courtesy words like … [Read more...]
No American Radar for the Czech Republic
For the last few years Bush in his crap attempts to dominate the world had suggested that the US build a radar and missile defence system in the Czech Republic and Poland. I have been amazed at the … [Read more...]