Four great places to eat and drink in Prague

After repeated visits to Prague over the last two decades, I’ve learned that the best places to eat in the Czech capital aren’t always immediately obvious. Elsewhere on the site, I’ve written about where to drink in Prague away from the tourist traps. But for…
How many bottles of wine can you bring into Iceland?

How many bottles of wine can you bring into Iceland?

Planning a trip to Iceland? Find out how many bottles of wine and other alcohol you are legally allowed to bring into the country. Saving money in Iceland Iceland is an astonishingly expensive place to visit. This is particularly the case if you like a…
A hilltop view of Prague, Czechia.

Berlin to Prague by train: A realistic day trip?

The Berlin to Prague train timetable makes a day trip possible, with tickets costing from €18.99. But it’s better to turn the two cities into a twin centre holiday. City breaks in Berlin and Prague Berlin and Prague are two of Europe’s great city break…
Viniční Altan Grébovka in Prague.

Where to drink in Prague away from the tourist traps

A guide to the best wine bars and beer pubs in Prague, away from the tourist traps and stag parties. The Prague Beer Museum in Vinohrady Most visitors to Prague don’t make it as far as leafy, well-heeled Vinohrady. Vinohrady’s drinking scene is far more…
The Hungarian Parliament Building and River Danube from the Buda Castle district.

11 best things to do on a 3 day Budapest city break

If you’ve got three days on a Budapest city break, there are plenty of things to do in Budapest. Here are 11 attractions and activities you should attempt to fit into your mini-holiday. Things to do in Budapest Budapest doesn’t have any one absolute must-see,…

Visiting the Karel Zeman Museum, Prague: planning guide and tips

The special effects-focused Karel Zeman Museum is one of Prague's quirkiest museums. Here's everything you need to know about visiting – including opening times, ticket prices and accessibility information. Karel Zeman Museum: History and overview The Karel Zeman Museum in Prague is a hands-on tribute…