17 articles tagged with czech republic
I've explored my fair share of European towns claiming to be 'straight out of a fairytale,' but Telc in South Moravia isn't joking around. This UNESCO World Heritage gem is the real deal – a Renaissance masterpiece with a jaw-dropping...
The first time I wandered Prague's cobblestone labyrinth at dawn, camera in hand and not another soul in sight, I knew this city would forever hold a piece of my heart. As someone who's documented monastery architecture across three continents,...
There's something deliciously audacious about pairing two wildly different destinations in a single journey. When a surprise opportunity to guest lecture at Charles University in Prague appeared in my inbox just days after I'd finally secured permits for some lesser-visited...
The first time I visited Telč, I made the classic mistake so many travelers do – I spent all my time in the picture-perfect UNESCO-listed main square, snapping photos of the candy-colored Renaissance facades, then departed thinking I'd 'seen' the...
The clock strikes midnight in Prague, and while most tourists retreat to their hotels after snapping photos of the astronomical clock, the city's true rhythm is just beginning to pulse. As someone who's spent two decades refusing to believe that...
The first time I visited Karlovy Vary, I made the classic tourist mistake – I stuck to the colonnades, sipped from the healing springs, and called it a day. It wasn't until I returned with my Czech colleague Marek (who...
Prague isn't just another European destination—it's a living mathematical masterpiece. The Golden Ratio appears everywhere from the Old Town Square's layout to the spiraling staircases of medieval towers. When I first visited with my college roommate (now my go-to travel...
The Māori concept of *kaitiakitanga* – guardianship of the environment – has always guided my approach to shopping while traveling. There's something profoundly sustainable about rescuing pre-loved items from the past, giving them new life in our present. When my...
When I first stepped off the bus into Cesky Krumlov after a scenic three-hour ride from Prague, I felt like I'd traveled through time rather than just across the Czech countryside. This UNESCO World Heritage site, with its 13th-century castle...
As the sun sets behind Prague's hundred spires, the city transforms into a playground of architectural wonders illuminated by amber streetlights. This metamorphosis isn't merely visual—it's an entire cultural shift as the Czech capital reveals its nocturnal personality. Having spent...
There's something profoundly moving about standing in the presence of architecture that has witnessed centuries unfold. As a translator, I'm drawn to spaces that tell stories—not just through words, but through wood, stone, and the persistent vision of craftspeople whose...
At sixty-four, with a lifetime of global financial meetings behind me, I find myself drawn to destinations that offer stark contrasts—places that challenge my perceptions and expand my cultural understanding. This spring, I embarked on perhaps my most ambitious comparative...
There's something almost magical about the moment when you first dip your tired feet into the mineral-rich waters of Karlovy Vary. *C'est vraiment extraordinaire!* The tension melts away as centuries of healing tradition envelop you in warmth. Last autumn, while...
¡Hola, travel friends! Sophia here, fresh from my weekend adventure in what I'm calling Europe's most underrated city. While Prague gets all the tourist love (and tourist prices), I found myself completely enchanted by Brno – Czech Republic's second-largest city...
As a materials engineer who's spent years examining the preservation techniques of Europe's artistic treasures, I've developed a particular fondness for cities that exist in the shadow of their more famous counterparts. Prague, with its fairytale architecture and tourist-packed Charles...
