Tag Archives: Czech Republic

My visit to Prague Castle and St Vitus Cathedral

Posted on January 20, 2012 by suzykewct

I visited Prague Castle on my first trip to Prague in 2005. With my imperfect knowledge of the metro, I got off at a stop halfway up the hill and hiked the rest of the way. I saw most of the … Continue reading →

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My favorite artisan stall on Charles Bridge

Posted on January 16, 2012 by suzykewct

A local Czech artist,  Barbora Jelínková, makes lovely, delicate glass jewelry. I bought some of her earrings in 2005 and wanted to get some new ones this time. The seller in the photo is not the artist, but if you … Continue reading →

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Renaming Prague’s airport

Posted on January 1, 2012 by suzykewct

from Prague Post… 60,000 signatures have been collected and the name Václav Havel airport has been trademarked in hopes it will be the new name of Prague’s Ruzyně airport.

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Czech Christmas wouldn’t be the same without a carp for the holiday meal

Posted on December 30, 2011 by suzykewct

Czech carp farming going strong. Sorry, folks. The closest I came to consuming any oversized goldfish was to buy and eat a couple of fishy-shaped gingerbread from a stall at the Prague Christmas market.

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Even large Czech breweries struggle to improve sales

Posted on December 26, 2011 by suzykewct

Specialty beers are coming to even the large Czech breweries  (from Prague Post)

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Christmas markets and traditions in Prague

Posted on December 3, 2011 by suzykewct

Some holiday happenings in Prague – from the Prague Post A new type of Xmas market in Prague Handmade Nativity scenes Anyone for carp soup??? Something to ward off the chill More ”market” updates coming soon

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Xmas gifts for your Czech dog

Posted on November 28, 2011 by suzykewct

Time to shop for your Czech doggy

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travel ideas for Bohemia beyond Prague

Posted on November 10, 2011 by suzykewct

Prague is a terrific base for getting to know other Bohemian towns (from Prague Post)

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