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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…

bars, Czechia, Prague, restaurants

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…

Berlin, Czechia, Germany, Prague, public transport, trains

The Mendel Museum in Brno, Czechia: The birthplace of genetic science

At the Mendel Museum in St Thomas’ Abbey, the monk who discovered the basic principles of genetic inheritance is celebrated. Visitors at St Thomas’ Abbey, Brno The two girls look distinctly unimpressed. Their faces register only incredulous disgust about being dragged thousands of kilometres to…

Brno, Czechia, museums

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…

bars, Czechia, Prague, wine

5 great Prague attractions for solo travellers

Prague is a great city break destination for couples and groups – but solo travellers can enjoy the Czech capital, too. If you’re going to Prague on your own, here are five great things to do in Prague for single travellers. For more Prague activities…

Czechia, Prague, solo travel

The Moser Glass Factory in Karlovy Vary, Czechia.

Moser glass factory tour, Karlovy Vary | Review

On a tour of the Moser glass factory in Karlovy Vary, it’s possible to find a love for the Czech art of glass. How expensive is Moser glass art? Entering the shop, there really is a temptation to buy. Even for someone not overly inclined…

art, Czechia, Karlovy Vary