Every schoolchild in the Czech Republic knows Babička (The Grandmother). It’s the iconic work by the most famous Czech female writer Božena Němcová. It tells the story of Němcová’s childhood which she spent with her grandmother in a beautiful spot which she has set in eastern Bohemia. That place now bears the name Babiččino údolí – Grandmother’s …
Pulčín Icefalls – Beautifully Unique
The icefalls of Pulčín are a unique natural fenomenon in Moravian Wallachia (Moravské Valašsko or simply Valašsko) that can be admired every winter between January and March. Why are they so unique?
Hřensko
Hřensko is a village in the Ústí nad Labem region (north of Bohemia) and it’s the entrance point into the Bohemian Switzerland National Park (Národní park České Švýcarsko). Let us take you on a tour of the magnificent gorges and vantage points around this municipality which is the lowest point of the Czech Republic.
Experience Fašank online!
This year you have the unique opportunity to experience the most famous Czech Fašank festival in the village of Strání online! Read on to find out where and how.
Explore Olomouc, the heart of Haná
Culture, architecture and a peculiar dialect, that’s Olomouc, the capital of the ethnographic region Haná or Hanácko (Hanakia in English).
Ostrava – tough city, hearty people
Ostrava is the third largest city in Czech Republic. It was born as an industrial city in the heart of a major coalfield and it has been known as the “Steel Heart” of the country. Despite it’s fame as the center of metallurgy and coal-mining it has undergone almost a radical change since the Velvet …
Brno voted the most stylish Czech city
The prestigious magazine CzechDesign has voted Brno the most stylish city of the Czech Republic. And here’s why.
Karlovy Vary – Luxury and Relaxation
Karlovy Vary is a star among the spa cities of Czech Republic. Not only the locals but also thousands of foreigners choose it as their destination every year to relax and cure their ailments. And there’s one more thing you should know about the city…
Where to go in Prague with Children
Prague is a place worth visiting but sightseeing with children can be challenging. That’s why we’ve made this list of places to go with children in Prague so you can enjoy some tourism in Prague with the ocassional breaks for your little or big ones.
TOP 10 Châteaus to visit in Moravia and Silesia
Every château-loving tourist should go to Moravia. Especially the warm areas with their lash vineyards have always attracted the nobility to move from their cold castles to the more comfortable châteaus. So here is a list of TOP 10 châteaus to visit in Moravia and Silesia.