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Off the Beaten Path in Prague: 5 Suggestions

Prague is one of my favorite cities in the world.  I was fortunate to spend quite a lot of time there when I was younger because I lived in a town in the southeast corner of the Czech Republic. I fell in love with its beautiful architecture, charming back streets, and lively atmosphere, and millions [...]

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The New World in Prague — Photo of the Day

Prague is a modern, bustling city, but behind its crowds of busy locals and gawking tourists is a quiet side. The tiny area of Nový Svět (“New World”), tucked just beyond Prague Castle, is so perfectly cute that I forget I am in a big city. Wander its curving cobbled lanes for a step back in time [...]

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Charles Bridge, Prague — Photo of the Day

I fell in love with Prague standing on Charles Bridge one cold morning in 1996 and have loved it since then. On my last visit, the weather was bad–it was late May, yet we had rain, cold, wind, and lots of clouds. In a way, the volatile weather gave the Charles Bridge more mystique. Check out [...]

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A Travel Photo Treat: Hidden Prague

What is in that tiny pink house? I still ask myself that, 14 years after coming upon it for the first time. Long days wandering Prague by myself, free of schedules and expectations, but full of love for a city whose details continued to surprise me even after so many visits… On one of those [...]

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A Travel Photo Treat: Prague

This painted walkway between buildings is near the steps to Prague Castle in one part of Prague’s historic center.  I love Prague, not just because it’s SO beautiful, but also because I have wonderful memories of it.  I had the opportunity to visit Prague more times than I can remember because I lived in the Czech Republic [...]

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A Walk in Old Prague

I hear people complain about Prague’s crowds and how they had to leave the city center to see the “real” Prague.  I agree that the city center is packed with tourists, but this area has been the “real Prague” for centuries, and it would be a pity to miss any of its grandeur.  One of [...]

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Old Town Square, Prague

Any visitor to Prague ends up at least passing through Staroměstské náměstí (Old Town Square).  It’s a piece of piece of Prague that I can’t help but love despite the crowds and overpriced cafes. I know it’s really touristy, but make the effort to spend some real time there (try going early in the morning [...]

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Off the Beaten Track in Prague

One of my favorite places in the world is Prague.  Just the mention of this grand city’s name makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside and brings back a flood of wonderful memories from the last 14 years.  Memories from the many times I visited Prague, usually with a friend or family member but [...]

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