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Plzeň

I have enjoyed my one day in Plzeň.  It is peaceful yet alive, and has a very natural feeling.  It was nice to see the locals enjoying a park close to the touristy center, and nice to see small town Czech stores lining the main square.  Very different feel from the fake and manufactured Karlovy [...]


Karlovy Vary

After two days in this spa town, I am looking forward to leaving in the morning.  Yes, it is beautiful, clean, well maintained… but it is also expensive, posh, and in the end boring.  I took the opportunity to spend the day relaxing, and went for a massage.  Happily, the massage included two sauna sessions, [...]


šopsky salat

šopsky salat has become one of my most favourite stand by meals.  I order it, sometimes along with soup, almost every second day.  It’s like a greek salad, but without olives which makes it significantly cheaper but still just as tasty.  It does a good job of making me feel as though I’m eating healthy.  [...]


Prague Castle

I know I’ve already spent a solid month in Prague, but I’m spending another week here with the intention of being a proper tourist. So far I have been successful. Today I walked through Hradčany including the Prague Castle, many surrounding gardens, Strahov Monastery and Malá Strana. It was nice to spend the day solo [...]


Travcice

I’m currently spending a few days relaxing and getting organized in Trávčice. Though I had hoped to eat less, I should have known better. It seems as though here we eat 2 or 3 large meals a day, rather than just one – plus sweets with afternoon tea. Yesterday Teta Zdenka came over and spent [...]