Czech Republic
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A pivo in Plzen
The clouds have gathered on Saturday morning and just about every weather report I can find isn’t promising. Breakfast at the Hotel Central is somewhat chaotic – the buffet is good but the seating arrangements less so. I walk through a building site on the first floor to find what looks like a large conference…
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Prague – Plzen
When planning this trip, I wanted to visit at least one location that wouldn’t be an obvious choice. Plzen is around 85 kilometres south west of Prague. If you’re from the UK, the chances are you’ve not heard of it, but it has a number of attractions, not least the Pilsner Urqell brewery. It’s also…
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Budapest – Prague
It’s Thursday, which means leaving Budapest for my next destination. But before that, let us pause to consider one of a traveller’s greatest challenges. Having successfully booked a load of hotels and secured a decent rate for bed and breakfast, the mornings bring about a puzzle that the world’s greates brains have so far failed…
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Help Your Selfie
For generations, people from all over the wold have flocked to Charles Bridge in Prague, often for a romantic moment with their partner, or perhaps a portrait by one of the local artists. And even in the largest crowds, you can take a quiet moment to reflect on the history and beauty of this great…
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The Rainy Season
The last time I came to Prague was in September 2008. There’s something rather nice about the late Summer in this part of landlocked Europe. It tends to retain the heat and, it seems, the sunny days much more than coastal areas. But in late March, there’s no guarantee that Spring will have sprung. Which…
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Triple Trouble
So I was right. Very few parents were taking their kids out of school to come to Prague on holiday. Unfortunately, large numbers of them were bringing their brats to visit their motherland. One of the downsides of travelling alone is the probability that you’ll be sharing an airline seat with someone you’d rather not.…
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