Praha (Prague) is arguably the most charming city in Europe. Small, cobblestone streets make way for sprawling renaissance squares and ornately sculpted buildings in creamy hues leading to dramatic bridges that link two sides of the city together. What could make a day strolling on the Charles Bridge followed by a decadent lunch of crispy duck, sweet cabbage and pillowy knedliky better? Well, ... Read Full Article
Tables With a View in Prague
One of Prague’s main attractions is the views of the city itself, panoramas of the red roofs, iconic churches, spires, and leafy parks that comprise the Golden City. And the sightseeing doesn’t have to end come dinnertime, as many restaurants and bars across Prague have terraces and gardens with sweeping views of the cityscape. While soaking in the storied surroundings, one can also delve into the ... Read Full Article
Prague’s Carnevale Takes to the Streets
Celebrated the world over, the tradition of Carnevale gives the pious a break before the start of Lent, when everyone can cut loose and eat, drink and revel in pagan traditions just one last time before giving up fun until after Easter. In the Czech Republic, known as the world’s most atheistic country, there’s little focus on the Catholic aspect and more on Carnevale's tradition that has ... Read Full Article
Café Culture in Prague: Old and New Favorites
Few things are more quintessential of the Prague experience than holing up for an afternoon or evening in a café. The city has a rich tradition of café culture, with its golden era being in the 1920s, when the likes of Egon Kisch and Max Brod would channel Kafka’s spirit at cafes all over town, and through the period of communism, when the likes of a certain playwright (and future ... Read Full Article
Ringing in the New Year, Prague-Style
Few cities can boast as beautiful a backdrop to most any celebration as Prague can, and New Year’s Eve is no exception. Any time in Prague is special, but Winter in Prague? Oh my! On New Year's Eve, the capital comes alive with lights, noisemakers and firecrackers, and there is no shortage of options for ringing in the new year in style, be it at a classical concert, a Michelin-starred ... Read Full Article
Karlovy Vary: The Vibrant Culture of West Bohemia’s Spa Capital
For most of the year, the city of Karlovy Vary (known as Carlsbad in German) is laid-back, with a stream of mostly spa patrons and Russian visitors meandering along the collonaded main drag as peacefully as the Teplá River bubbles through the center. But come the first week in July, the city, nestled into a forest-rimmed valley, is transformed. Everything changes as the annual Karlovy ... Read Full Article
Where to Stay in Prague
Where to Stay in Prague - Editor's Pick To help you choose where to stay in Prague, we’ve compiled a fairly comprehensive list of recommended hotels in Prague. While hotel location is always a consideration, getting around Prague is quite manageable and most of these hotels are located in or near the Old Town. The high-end hotels are frequently housed in some of the city’s most ... Read Full Article
Prague: Central Europe’s Crown Jewel Destination
“Prague never lets you go. . . this dear little mother has sharp claws”. So wrote Franz Kafka, the Czech Republic’s favorite writing son. And he was right. Within a few hours of arriving in Prague, you’ll realize why this ancient Czech city is called the jewel in the crown of central Europe. 8 Day Czech Republic Itinerary 30 Best Day Trips from Prague Prague’s crown jewels include a historic ... Read Full Article
The Literature Lover’s Guide to Prague
Prague’s literary past is so interesting that it can change the entire way that you see the city. If you’ve read some of the works of Prague’s greatest writers, then, in some ways, you’ve already visited Prague. Prague’s literary history includes the authors Franz Kafka and Milan Kundera and the poet Rainer Maria Rilke. It’s difficult for Prague to show off its greatest writers because their ... Read Full Article
Enjoying the Historical Iron Gate Hotel in Prague
Prague, the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic, is a gorgeous, alive destination that regularly reinvents itself while retaining its rich historical, cultural, and architechtural significance. And, The Iron Gate Hotel & Suites is the perfect accommodation choice for enjoying all of the fairytale wonders of Prague. The hotel, located in the heart of Prague, is just a ... Read Full Article