Can you believe it is only one month to Christmas? What will you be doing? The big family Christmas at home? A tropical destination holiday? Last year, I spent a magnificent Christmas in Prague. European Christmas Markets are a sight to behold….the sights, smells and flavours – so exciting! Happy Monday morning. Related posts: The … Continue reading
Slowly, as the gas lanterns light up, a warm glow settles over Prague as day turns to night. Overlooking the Charles Bridge with Prague Castle and St Vitus Cathedral in the background. Prague, at the heart of Europe – loaded with charm and history – is so beautiful as it glows in the evening. Fred … Continue reading
Medieval astrology turns tourist attraction – the Astronomical Clock in Old Prague Square certainly knows how to draw a crowd. Daily, tourists marvel at the beauty of the clock and gather on the hour to watch the 15th century statues dance and hear the cock crow at the Old Town Hall. First installed in 1410, … Continue reading
Hotel Review: The Golden Wheel, Prague Located on the same cobbled streets travelled by kings as they made their way to St Vitus Cathedral for their coronation, The Golden Wheel is perfectly located to experience the history, revel in the charm and the cultural experience that is Prague. This boutique hotel with spacious rooms is … Continue reading
Dusk settling in over Prague as day turns to night…. This photo was captured out of the window at The Golden Wheel Hotel. Such a stunning city – as a travel destination, Prague is a must visit on any bucket list when travelling in Europe. Happy Monday Morning. For more posts and photos from Prague, click here … Continue reading
A symbol of love throughout Europe, Prague is no exception with the love locks along the canal near the Charles Bridge in Prague’s Mala Strana. The origins of love locks have been attributed to the Italian writer Federico Moccia’s cult novel “I Need You”, written in 2006, however other sources, including Wikipedia, suggest the origins … Continue reading
Living it up in Prague – it was only a couple weeks ago, yet I can’t wait to go back!!! I was recently approached by fellow blogger Bound for Adventure for a guest post. With Prague so fresh in my mind, I was only too happy to share about living it up in Prague. Pop … Continue reading
While wandering around the streets of Prague, feet weary from all the touristing, we happened to stumble across the most magnificent find….for the more adventurous thrill seekers – this is not your cave! This is for the wine buff – a fine purveyor of quality drinks indeed! For the wine and cognac lovers – a … Continue reading
Visiting a new country, I love to experience the culture and traditions of the people who live there – when mulled wine showed up everywhere, who was I to argue! Time for savouring the flavours of Prague! Warm thoughts and Christmas cheer were as free flowing as the svařák, otherwise known as mulled wine. It is … Continue reading
Sight, sound, taste and smell – all the senses were buzzing as I wandered the Christmas Markets in Prague, soaking it all in! I couldn’t get enough – the Old Time Square in Prague was my drug – I was hooked. Christmas markets go back to the late middle ages in Germanic countries – Dresden … Continue reading