Tag Archives: Czech Republic
Eastern vs Western Europe: Which one is for you?
When travellers mention their adventures in Europe, we traditionally think first of the great cities of Western Europe. Rome, Paris, Athens and London, even Lisbon and Madrid come to mind. But in recent years, Eastern Europe has become an attractive option for many a tourist. The countries of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, […]
The perfect Prague winter getaway: 14 Unmissable things to do (and what to pack)
Prague, in the Czech Republic, is known as the ‘City of a Hundred Spires’, because of its abundant Gothic buildings and old-world charm. But, around Christmas time, it might as well be called the ‘city of a hundred Christmas markets’. Seemingly every square or street is lined with festive cheer. The snow-covered rooftops make it […]
Exploring Europe’s most spectacular theatres
Europe offers a cultural holiday experience like few other places in the world, especially in winter. Cafes and Christmas markets fill up with people celebrating the festive season with traditional music and you see locals flocking to museums, art galleries and theaters with special festive programmes on offer. If you’re one of the lucky few […]
Travel Story: Prague, Czech Republic – where to go, what to do
Jo Castro recently completed our Europe Jewel tour. Here she gives her insights into the incredible city of Prague. Read on for top tips! City of a hundred spires Prague is situated in the heart of Europe. It’s a magical place of spires, turrets and medieval history where if you arrive as the moon is rising […]
