Prague

Prague – the capital for civilisations, empires and kingdoms. The city has grown and expanded over the years. This explains why architecture spanning centuries stands cheek by jowl with each other.

Its fortuitous location served many from Slavs to Bohemians; from the Holy Roman Empire to Germanic city states.

More than that, in World War II the Allied forces didn’t have planes which could reach the city. Their bombing missions concentrated on Nazi-occupied Europe. This is why Prague’s architecture is still in place; in other cities they had to rebuild buildings or lost them.

Living the good life in Prague

If you’re looking for great places to eat and drink in when in Prague, I’ve got you covered. While you’re in the Bohemian capital, why not check out the kind of events any good Bon Vivant likes? And if you want to get out of the madding crowds, there’s plenty to do while getting some “me time” as well.

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Articles about Prague, by district

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• When Bohemia reached the Adriatic September 16, 2026 - Bohemia wasn't always a land-locked nation, which may surprise some cartographers. For a short time in the 1th century, one Bohemian king built a chain of power from Prague towards… Continue Reading
• The lost church of St Philip and St Jacob May 27, 2026 - In the city of a hundred spires, it's hard to imagine that there were more belfries, towers and churches than there are today. The church of St Philip and St… Continue Reading
• Prague’s Daring Dame: The Hotel Central May 6, 2026 - Prague, 1901. A city of soaring Gothic spires and grand Baroque palaces. Then, something new appeared. Something... different. On Hybernska street, a building bloomed into existence, its facade a swirl… Continue Reading
• The Battle of Strigonia February 11, 2026 - Sixteenth century Europe was ablaze with one war after another. The epoch-defining conflict was the one between the Ottomans and the Hapsburg Empire. This changed European, and Middle-Eastern history. One… Continue Reading
• The significance of the little bridge November 19, 2025 - Prague's Můstek neighborhood and metro station has a fascinating story behind it. This area represents a remarkable convergence of medieval history and modern urban development. What appears today as a… Continue Reading
• The Empress who transformed a city October 1, 2025 - When Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV died in 1740, he didn’t leave any male heirs. His daughter, Maria Theresa, inherited the role and became the first Empress of the Empire.… Continue Reading
• Macedonia and the Bulgarian Horrors September 3, 2025 - During my travels in North Macedonia, I was puzzled to see lots of references and mentioned to ex-UK Prime Minister William Gladstone. What would a 19th-century British statesman have in… Continue Reading
• Banning Bohemian gargoyles May 14, 2025 - Gargoyles are an important architectural feature in Gothic buildings around Europe. These ornate water spouts depict grotesque creatures or human figures. As practical as they were, they seem to have… Continue Reading
• The Icelandic anomaly April 21, 2025 - In geopolitical terms, Iceland is a bit of an anomaly. It gained independence from Denmark, but found itself unable to defend itself. It joined NATO even though it doesn't have… Continue Reading
• St Clements in Pořiči March 26, 2025 - Near Prague's city centre, but not quite close enough, St Clement's church is possibly one of the oldest religious structures in the city. It is more than 1000 years' old. Continue Reading
• The lost Judith bridge January 24, 2025 - Prague's Charles bridge is the main attraction in this medieval city. Few have heard of its predecessor and fewer have heard about the stories behind it. This article delves into… Continue Reading
• RAF hijacking in Prague May 22, 2024 - In 1950, three ex-RAF pilots, persecuted by the Communist regime in Czechoslovakia, coordinated the hijacking of three flights, leading to a daring escape to the West. Continue Reading
• Einstein in Prague April 22, 2024 - Albert Einstein developed key aspects of relativity during his 1911-1912 stay in Prague, lecturing at the local university. Continue Reading
• The Hilsner Affair December 5, 2023 - Anti-Jewish sentiment has long been a problem - even before the Nazis. This article describes the infamous Hilsner affair from Bohemia. Continue Reading
• St Stephen’s missing rotunda November 15, 2023 - The Rotunda of St Stephen in Prague, was part of the Christianization effort in Bohemia. Constructed in the Benedictine-owned village of Na Rybničku, the rotunda was later owned by Teutonic… Continue Reading
• Double agent Colonel Alfred Redl February 22, 2023 - Colonel Alfred Redl was chief of intelligence for Austro-Hungary at the beginning of the 20th century. He also was a double-agent for Russia, France and Italy. There is a direct… Continue Reading
• The German expulsion December 28, 2022 - I've written lots about how Germany and German influences affected Bohemia and Czechia. This is what led to a backlash after World War II. This article explores the little-known story… Continue Reading
• The solstice and the double-sunset October 25, 2022 - Prague is full of esoteric and exotic features, which makes a random walk around the city a magnificent way of spotting all that the City of a Hundred Spires has… Continue Reading
• The fake ruins of Baba July 20, 2022 - Europe is full of ruins that paint a delightful picture of its turbulent past. It's not every day you can see ruins that are as artificial as a fast food… Continue Reading
• Sensational Egyptian imagery in a Catholic church May 28, 2022 - There is a Roman Catholic church in Prague which has Egyptian imagery on its walls. Since Catholicism tried to get rid of many pagan rituals, why would they represent Mary… Continue Reading
• The occult plot to kill Hitler March 22, 2021 - Before World War II, Czechoslovak occultists tried to use black magic to kill Hitler. It sounds like the plot to a Hollywood B-movie, and in some ways it is. But… Continue Reading
• The big Celtic invasion of central Europe January 18, 2021 - The word Celtic drums up images of parts of the British Isles. Some of us may even know of the Celtic connection with northern Iberia. This article explains the Celtic… Continue Reading
• Operation NEPTUNE January 4, 2021 - You may think 'fake news' is a modern invention, but you'd be wrong. One of Czechoslovakia's most famous disinformation campaigns was Operation NEPTUNE. This article explains why Czechoslovak spies carried… Continue Reading
• The special Barbican of Coimbra October 12, 2020 - One thing which fascinates me is the amount of human history we've lost. The barbican is one of those historical architectural features we've almost lost. In fact in Coimbra, Portugal,… Continue Reading
• Why does St Margaret always appear with a dragon? September 28, 2020 - I’ve have a keen interest in iconography and imagery. Regular readers will know I often write about these things. Sometimes I spot something I haven't before and, curiosity piqued, I… Continue Reading
• The Schmalkaldic war September 21, 2020 - The Holy Roman Empire has a lot to answer for. Before it defined modern international relations, the Empire was going through the Reformation. This led to the tongue-twisting Schmalkaldic war. Continue Reading
• Father Toufar – tortured by communists September 14, 2020 - Czechoslovak communists tortured Czech priest Josef Toufar in 1949 for a miracle which may or may not have happened. This article describes the story and the tragic ending of Father… Continue Reading
• Prague’s Invalidovna August 24, 2020 - If you ask many people in Prague about 'Invalidovna' they'd be more likely to direct you to the metro stop of that name. Few know of the magnificent Baroque building… Continue Reading
• The Soviets wanted to ‘protect’ Czechoslovakia August 17, 2020 - Following the fall of the Iron Curtain Soviet troops started to leave Europe. Czechoslovakia, as it then still was, was happy that the ‘temporary deployment’ of Soviet troops was coming… Continue Reading
• The Rotunda of the finding of the Holy Cross July 13, 2020 - Prague's early chapels and churches seem to all have been rotundas. At least, that's all we seem to have left. Close to the Vltava river, almost overshadowed by newer buildings,… Continue Reading
• The Temple of Proserpina June 29, 2020 - There are few Roman remains on the island of Malta. Not far from Rabat in the village of Mtarfa, the Romans had built the now-lost Temple of Proserpina. Continue Reading
• The Allied bombing of Prague May 18, 2020 - During World War II, Prague wasn't as affected by bombing as many other European cities were. This was because planes didn’t have the range to reach Prague, and also because… Continue Reading
• St Martin’s rotunda April 13, 2020 - I'm fascinated by the rotundas in Prague. This city has more of them than I'd ever seen in my life. St Martin's rotunda sits inside the Vyšehrad castle complex and… Continue Reading
• Prague’s mysterious menhir March 2, 2020 - Prague has continued to expand in the same way many other cities have grown over the centuries. We may never know what they used the land for before becoming part… Continue Reading
• The startling story behind the Hebrew inscription February 3, 2020 - One of the more curious sights on Prague’s Charles Bridge is that of Hebrew script on a Roman Catholic crucifix. The crucifix is a religious symbol that points to the… Continue Reading
• The amazing Koněprusy caves January 27, 2020 - The Koněprusy cave complex is in the middle of a nature reserve and is 40 km away from Prague. Don’t think this is a mere collection of caves because it… Continue Reading
• The lost rotunda of St Wenceslas January 6, 2020 - Rotundas used to be common in Central Europe. Prague was no exception and it is a shame so many have disappeared. This article explains how archaeologists re-discovered St Wenceslas’ rotunda… Continue Reading
• The trek to Drahotuše castle ruins December 16, 2019 - The Drahotuše ruins are magnificent - huge gnarled tree trunks grow through these ruins abandoned since the 15th century. Apart from a brisk hike through the forest, I discovered the… Continue Reading
• Enjoying a weekend in Graz December 9, 2019 - I often bookmark interesting articles and ✨ tips for places I want to visit. I organise these into an itinerary to make sure I don’t miss anything. This article is… Continue Reading
• A photographic ode to Holešovice November 25, 2019 - If there is one constant in life, it’s that things never remain the same. Like all neighbourhoods, the one I live in, Holešovice, changes too. This article is a photographic… Continue Reading
• The truth behind the Sudetenland November 4, 2019 - Before living in Prague I thought I knew about the Sudetenland and how Hitler annexed it before World War II. There’s a lot I’ve learnt about the nuances of history… Continue Reading
• The surprising connection between Prague and Rome October 28, 2019 - Architectural connections between cities are interesting because they show how influences affect architects visions. The connection alone tells a story about how something came to be. In this article I look into the… Continue Reading
• The Punctation of Olomouc: Prussia vs Austria October 21, 2019 - The small town of Olomouc in Moravia is the place were the issue of German unity became a sore point in the 19th century between expansionist Prussia and dominant Austria.… Continue Reading
• The death of Tycho Brahe September 30, 2019 - One of the many illustrious people who lived in Prague was the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe. He came for the mysteries of alchemy, and he died in Prague because he… Continue Reading
• Prehistoric memes – the Funnel Beaker culture September 23, 2019 - We can only identify ancient civilisations by what they leave behind. It sounds obvious to say this in the absence of written records. Archeologists also classify history using other means… Continue Reading
• Prague’s pentecostal uprising September 9, 2019 - In 1848, Prague citizens rebelled against their Austro-Hungarian rulers. Was this similar to the French revolution, also in 1848? Or was it a sign of something deeper than that? ?My… Continue Reading
• Milada Horáková: Czech resistance fighter September 2, 2019 - People who speak out against a regime ? are targeted. We think this happens in dictatorships but a democratic society can face the wrath of an angry administration. Under communist… Continue Reading
• Český Šternberk Castle August 26, 2019 - It’s not everyday you find castles still owned by the original family. Czechia's Český Šternberk ? towers over the town of the same name, and is one of the few… Continue Reading
• The Infant Jesus of Prague August 12, 2019 - The Infant Jesus of Prague statue is a key point of interest for many tourists visiting Prague's Church of Our Lady Victorious. This article explains the legends behind it, and… Continue Reading
• The man who was buried alive August 5, 2019 - There are many legends of accidental burial. I hadn't encountered a real story about this sort of thing until I saw the tomb of Count Mitrovice in the ⛪️ Basilica… Continue Reading
• The Lasting effects of the Thirty Years’ War November 26, 2018 - I've written plenty of articles about the effects of the 30 Years' war on Prague and Czechia in general. I knew bits and pieces of the story so I decided… Continue Reading
• How to find the hidden mysteries of alchemy in Prague November 12, 2018 - Prague has alchemical symbols hiding in plain sight. Regular readers will be familiar with some of these. There is a larger pattern of alchemical symbols hiding in the streets of… Continue Reading
• Valečov castle ruins October 29, 2018 - I’ve often seen forts and castles built according to the geography of the land. I’d never seen one designed according to the material used to build it. Until I visited… Continue Reading
• The Lost Walls of Prague’s New Town October 15, 2018 - I've written about the walls of Prague's Old Town, which the city destroyed. It's unfortunate they removed such a historical feature. Once Prague had a New Town and external fortifications… Continue Reading
• St Valentine was not Irish – but he is now September 24, 2018 - I’ve written about relics of saints before. They exist because people believe proximity to part of a saint ?means  ‘something’ can rub off. Dublin has the remains of St Valentine… Continue Reading
• Houska Castle and the gates to hell September 10, 2018 - Houska Castle is a thirteenth century castle in the middle of a large unpopulated area in Bohemia. It's only an hour's drive north from Prague which makes it perfect for… Continue Reading
• The surprising secret behind Bohemian Renaissance June 18, 2018 - I yawned as I weaved my way through the road works on the motorway out of Prague. I was on my way to see the finest example of Bohemian Renaissance… Continue Reading
• The surprising tunnel under Prague 7 June 11, 2018 - Sixteenth century Prague was smaller than it is today. Prague Castle was the only part of the city north of the river. The neighbourhood which is now known as Prague… Continue Reading
• The superstition behind Charles Bridge May 7, 2018 - Every visitor to Prague ends up on the Charles Bridge. There is a magnificent view of the castle and the city from there, so it isn't surprising the bridge is… Continue Reading
• The Cannonballs of Prague’s Church April 9, 2018 - Of all the wars Prague was an active participant in, few leave their mark on the city today. One exception is on the church of Charlemagne in Prague's New Town -… Continue Reading
• How to enjoy Costa Rica in 10 days March 26, 2018 - I spent my New Year's holiday in beautiful Costa Rica this year. When I booked my trip, I had no expectations for the place. I planned my itinerary based upon… Continue Reading
• Terrorist attack in Prague March 5, 2018 - Olga Hepnarová is not a name that is familiar to many people even in Czechia. She is infamous here as the last woman to be executed by the state in… Continue Reading
• I didn’t know about these connections between Malta and Prague February 19, 2018 - I no longer am surprised at unusual connections between places. I've travelled enough over the years to know many things are connected in the strangest of ways. Imagine my surprise… Continue Reading
• The Possessed Fairy Tale Farmhouse February 12, 2018 - If a building is abandoned for a long enough time, it doesn't take long before stories about hauntings begin to emerge. In Czechia, the Fairy Tale Farmhouse has attracted a few… Continue Reading
• Sychrov Chateau: A Czech-French Chateau January 29, 2018 - Picture the situation: It's the French revolution and you are a member of the French nobility. What's the best way of making sure your head doesn't end up on the… Continue Reading
• Finding Prague’s lost Old Town fortifications January 22, 2018 - Tourists from the New World chuckle when they read that Prague's New Town dates back to the 14th century. The New World barely existed in those days. Prague's Old Town… Continue Reading
• St Christopher and the Alchemist December 18, 2017 - On Prague’s Charles Bridge, statues watch tourists cross this city's ancient route. One of the statues, that of St Christopher, doesn't. He's walking towards the left bank - something no… Continue Reading
• Loučeň Castle November 27, 2017 - Most stately homes and castles in Czechia close for the winter months. I suppose not many people enjoy traipsing around an unheated building when it's -20 C outside. Loučeň castle is… Continue Reading
• Immortalising the Devil November 13, 2017 - People decorate their houses with different things - statues, sculptures, art; that sort of thing. It isn't often that I see decorations related to devils, but one building in Prague… Continue Reading
• The House of the Two Bears October 30, 2017 - Tucked into the entrance of an alley beside the road leading to Prague's Old Town Square lies the House of Two Bears. The imagery, which suggests a link to alchemy,… Continue Reading
• The Jilted Turkish lover October 16, 2017 - We're used to haunted stories about ghosts, strange creatures and brutal deaths. In Prague, there also is a haunting by a jilted lover. Continue Reading
• The Bullet Holes in the Gas Tank October 2, 2017 - A gas tank is not the sort of thing most people put on your "Must see" list. In the Prague suburbs, there is one of the world's last surviving gas… Continue Reading
• Konopiště Castle and World War I September 25, 2017 - No more than a 30-minute train ride south of Prague you can visit Konopiště castle. This is where the Archduke Franz Ferdinand travelled from when he went to Sarajevo and… Continue Reading
• The flaming skeleton of Prague September 18, 2017 - There are many ghost stories surrounding a medieval city like Prague. The most spectacular ghost (if you see him) is the flaming skeleton riding a black coach. Continue Reading
• Illuminati symbols in Catholic Churches? September 11, 2017 - As I explore and stroll through churches and public buildings I can't help but notice patterns and symbols. Often, these symbols explain something to me. The Illuminati all-seeing eye had… Continue Reading
• The lost Royal Palace of Prague September 4, 2017 - Tourists mistake any old-looking structure as something which is ancient and "worthy of attention." Whether this is true or not, it's always worth looking into the detail of anything you… Continue Reading
• The Mansion that thinks it’s a Castle August 28, 2017 - About an hour's drive from Prague, you can discover the grandly named Mnichovo Hradiště castle. I say "grandly named" because it is nothing more than a mansion rather than a… Continue Reading
• The Headless Templar of Prague August 21, 2017 - Close to the Old Town Square, between midnight and 1:00 am, you may witness the Headless Templar of Prague riding past. Or maybe you won't. When tourists leave the Charles Bridge… Continue Reading
• Prague’s Marian Column August 7, 2017 - Prague’s Old Town Square used to contain one of the largest sundials I’ve ever heard of. Judging by reports in the local news, it just might be rebuilt too. And… Continue Reading
• Charles’ Crown Castle July 31, 2017 - As architectural designs go, insisting on a new castle that resembles a crown is quite original. Wanting this sort of thing to impress the king is less original, but that's… Continue Reading
• The Stone Lamb House May 29, 2017 - Right in the middle of Prague’s Old Town Square stands a house where scientists, musicians, and mystics once crossed paths. The portal of the Stone Lamb House contains symbols that… Continue Reading
• The Cathedral of Bones May 22, 2017 - I seem to have written many morbid articles about ossuaries, ghosts and skeletons lately. There are plenty of these stories here in Czechia so this shouldn't be surprising. I haven't written… Continue Reading
• Prague’s Metronome – and Communist Past April 24, 2017 - With a hand that is around 75 feet long (22.8 metres), the metronome that waves above Prague is impressive enough as it is. Its location is no random choice and… Continue Reading
• The con man who sold the Eiffel Tower April 17, 2017 - One of the smoothest con men who ever lived managed to fool people into buying France's Eiffel Tower from him. Twice. His name is Victor Lustig and he was Czech.… Continue Reading
• Laura – The Headless Ghost in Prague April 10, 2017 - I blinked as a few droplets of rain got in my eye. Behind me a night tram trundled away into the city leaving me in the scenic Malá Strana (Lesser Town)… Continue Reading
• The Sundial Protecting Prague March 27, 2017 - Tourists in Prague know of the cable car that takes them up to the top of Petrin Hill. Some also stop in the park which contains the cable car. Few… Continue Reading
• The Brno Ossuary March 6, 2017 - An ossuary is a building where human remains are stored. To be precise, it's considered to be a final resting place for human remains. In places where space is scarce,… Continue Reading
• Prague executed 27 noblemen February 27, 2017 - Like all medieval cities, Prague had its fair share of brutality and executions. One particular execution of 27 noblemen is faithfully recorded in the paving of the Old Town Square.… Continue Reading
• The Bells that Changed the Future February 6, 2017 - The Cathedral of St Peter and St Paul watches over the city of Brno in Czechia. Its towers are a fine example of Gothic Revival designs((The Cathedral; St Peter's Cathedral;… Continue Reading
• Celebrate Mozart in Prague – A Walking Tour January 16, 2017 - The name 'Mozart' is indelibly linked with Vienna, and rightly so. He visited Prague too and his itinerary is well documented. The places he lived in, visited and worked in… Continue Reading
• The Prague Merman January 2, 2017 - Mermaids are a feature of most culture's mythology (Have you read my article about Warsaw yet?) but Prague is slightly unique in that it has a story of a merman,… Continue Reading
• The Two Suns of Prague December 19, 2016 - An enigmatic cartouche of two suns watches you as you walk up to Prague's famous Castle complex. On either end of the suns, two faces in profile look in opposite directions;… Continue Reading
• California Road trip December 12, 2016 - I recently decided to take a road trip in California. I'd been to the Sunshine State before but had only seen San Francisco - I'd been meaning to go back… Continue Reading
• Renaissance Pavillions … and Communism? December 5, 2016 - The Royal Garden beside the castle in Prague is a joy to behold. There is a Renaissance pavilion there which seems to have a connection to Czechia's recent communism-tainted past.… Continue Reading
• Prague’s Golden Apples November 21, 2016 - Prague castle boasts one of the most spectacular views of the city. On your way up, you can see the Golden Apples of Greek mythology hanging above a doorway. Not… Continue Reading
• The Communist Clock of Olomouc November 14, 2016 - In Prague, tourists push one another to catch a glimpse of the Astronomical Clock in the Old Town Square. In Olomouc, there are not that many tourists in front of the… Continue Reading
• The Stone Column House November 7, 2016 - I've written about many alchemists legends and stories in Prague. The city has many other symbols and images on its beautiful facades which you just cannot ignore while walking around the… Continue Reading
• The Golden Ship of Prague October 24, 2016 - Wandering the back streets of Prague, it's easy to forget you're in a bustling city. Prague is like that - busy in one street but quiet and residential in another. Around Namesti… Continue Reading
• The Bridges of Prague October 10, 2016 - Prague's lengthy promenades along the river Vltava are one of the most underrated features of the city. Walking along them using the bridges as stepping stones provides you with a great… Continue Reading
• A Gargoyle of a Czech Boy September 26, 2016 - Gargoyles are a common feature on Gothic or medieval buildings. They are primarily meant to ensure water does not trickle down masonry, but some of them are merely decorative. Continue Reading
• The House of the Golden Hive September 12, 2016 - The centre of Prague certainly has many legends and stories associated with it. This is quite obvious; the centre is older than the outskirts so it's reasonable to expect more… Continue Reading
• The Golden Wheel August 22, 2016 - The thoroughfare in Prague between the Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square is always packed. As tourists cross the junction with Rytirska street, many don't realise a alchemist's symbol -… Continue Reading
• The Mummified Thief’s Arm August 8, 2016 - Dodge behind the impressive Old Town Square in the heart of Prague. In the winding streets just off the Royal Way, you will find the Basilica of St James((Oxford dictionary… Continue Reading
• The Mystery of Mnajdra June 27, 2016 - On the south-west coast of the island of Malta on a large open plain facing the Mediterranean, you can find two neolithic temples. These are some of the oldest religious… Continue Reading
• The Statue of a Bearded Lady June 6, 2016 - Once you leave the famous Prague castle complex, most people tend to saunter down the hill back to the city centre. This is a shame as the sheer quantity of… Continue Reading
• The Bohemian Chapel of Bones May 23, 2016 - About 20 minutes' drive north of Prague lies the small town of Melnik. Its tall church belfry squatting on the top of the hill, overlooking a wide range of Bohemian countryside. The… Continue Reading
• St Valentine’s Shoulder in Prague May 16, 2016 - I've written about saintly relics before. They exist all over the world because there is a belief that proximity to even part of a saint means  'something' can rub off.… Continue Reading
• The Tongue of St John (Of Nepomuk) April 25, 2016 - I've written before about the Czech saint St John of Nepomuk - but I hadn't visited the main church dedicated to him, right in the middle of Czechia. Read my… Continue Reading
• Prague’s Golden Sun March 28, 2016 - I've written about the Black Sun of Prague and the connection between esotericism and this symbol. Prague also features a Golden Sun on the facade of one its buildings too. (The… Continue Reading
• The Black Sun in medieval Prague February 8, 2016 - Tourists stroll along Prague’s Celetna street, heading to or from the beautiful Old Town Square. Those who look up and marvel at the art on the buildings facades will wonder… Continue Reading
• The Myth of Sylvanus January 4, 2016 - Throughout the ages, man had a certain respect for nature. Many cultures imagined that there must be some spirit or god responsible for nature and the wilderness. The Romans called… Continue Reading
• The Spooky Statue of a Rotting Corpse December 7, 2015 - Prague's castle complex is one of the beauties of this Bohemian city. It also contains a spooky statue of a skeletal rotting corpse, a woman with frogs and snakes entwined in… Continue Reading
• Why Prague’s Hidden White Peacock Holds the Secret to Transformation November 23, 2015 - Walk down Celetna street in Prague's Old Town and you might miss it. There's a coded message left by alchemists—a sign that you're walking the path to enlightenment. Continue Reading
• The Best Places to View a City from November 9, 2015 - If there is one thing that fascinates me about cities, it is the view from the top of a skyscraper. Nothing quite beats the moment of "Good Grief!" that hits… Continue Reading
• The Legend of St John’s 5 Stars November 2, 2015 - Uniquely amongst Catholic saints, the statue of the Bohemian St John of Nepomuk has 5 stars on its halo. Catholic tradition usually portrays the Virgin Mary with stars (and all… Continue Reading
• 3 Rules to Choose an Airport to Transit Through October 26, 2015 - I have spent a fair amount of time transiting through airports of various shapes and sizes over the years. I think there isn't a fair way of comparing the sort… Continue Reading
• Prague’s Darth Vader October 5, 2015 - There are many things Prague is known for - Charles Bridge, the Prague castle, weekend breaks - but connections with Darth Vader tend to be few and far. Which isn't… Continue Reading
• Evidence of The Prussian Invasion of Prague August 17, 2015 - The Seven Years' War took place between 1756 & 1763 when Prussian troops invaded Bohemia under King Frederick II. The story behind most wars is usually found in history books… Continue Reading
• This Golden Angel Hides a Mystical Prague Secret June 29, 2015 - Stand beneath the gilded figure on Celetná Street and you'll discover more than just beautiful baroque art. You'll be at the threshold of one of Europe's most intriguing alchemical mysteries… Continue Reading
• Relaxed Dining at a Bargain – Warsaw June 22, 2015 - In Warsaw, everything is relaxed. Rebuilt after the War, the city gleams with a shine that comes from being polished to within an inch of its life. The carefully maintained buildings ooze centuries of life, hiding… Continue Reading
• Revealing the House of the Black Madonna June 15, 2015 - Behind the hustle and bustle of Prague's shopping district, just off the Fruit Market (Ovocny Trh), the House of the Black Madonna stands watch at the junction of the market… Continue Reading
• Revealing my 5 Ambitious Travel Resolutions June 8, 2015 - Over the New Year, while I was peacefully driving through the hills and valleys of Andalusia, it occurred to me that I had not really made any fixed plans for… Continue Reading
• Prague’s Powder Tower: The Full History May 18, 2015 - Tourists crowd around the Powder Tower for selfies and videos and who can blame them? The city is photogenic; this tower is one of the iconic scenes people have in… Continue Reading
• My Disappointing Trip to Karlovy Vary May 4, 2015 - I've been living in Czechia for 2.5 years now and I realised earlier this year that it is about time I started to explore the country a little more. I've… Continue Reading
• Lost Prague – Tesnov Train Station April 20, 2015 - Like any city, Prague has lost certain elements of its past to the mists of time. Now, these items live on only as a name whose significance few understand. The lost train station… Continue Reading
• Simple and Stylish European Travel – Eurostar April 6, 2015 - When based in Brussels, one of the joys of life was hopping onto the Eurostar and cruising to London. I often did it for work but I took advantage of it for pleasure… Continue Reading
• How to Celebrate a Failed Assassination March 30, 2015 - As you head north-by-north-west from the city centre of Vienna, the old centre of the Austro-Hungarian empire, it won't be long before you reach the Ringstrasse that marks the old… Continue Reading
• The Borg Punch January 12, 2015 - While preparing for a recent party, I discovered that I lacked one crucial ingredient to make a punch. It didn't take me long to realise that I could improvise with… Continue Reading
• Five (more) reasons why I still like Brussels (and some why I shouldn’t!) December 8, 2014 - Many people stare at me when I tell them that I like Brussels. For them it is a grey, bland, cloud-covered Euro-cratic city. For me, it's where I spent a… Continue Reading
• The Legend of the Golden Well October 27, 2014 - Prague is a city built on legends and stories which abound with every street corner. One of my favourite activities here is to roam around noting the magnificent designs on… Continue Reading
• How to (really) travel July 28, 2014 - As an expat, and as someone who enjoys travelling, I am often drawn into conversations about living abroad and how I can do it or how I choose to do… Continue Reading
• Expat Feelings June 23, 2014 - I have written about my life as an expat before. There are many things that make this life engaging and soul-enriching in my opinion but there is one curious collection of… Continue Reading
• A Guide to Walking Around Prague May 2, 2014 - Prague is a city with many attractions, all of which are easily accessible on foot. Walking around Prague can be a great way to see explore the city. Do put… Continue Reading
• Five Reasons Why It’s Good to be an Expat April 21, 2014 - Life as an expat seems strange to some people and I often am asked about this. What would make someone leave his country, but not permanently leave it? Why would… Continue Reading
• Lunch In The Sky September 23, 2013 - I recently had the opportunity to have Lunch In The Sky here in Prague. This is a unique concept where you eat and drink while hanging 50m off the ground… Continue Reading
• Five Reasons Why Brussels is Better Than Before (And 5 why it isn’t) July 22, 2013 - It's been almost a year since I left Brussels to go and live in Prague. Being back in Brussels was strange in many good ways. It felt strange to be… Continue Reading