In my time here, I’ve seen a lot, done a lot, learned a lot. It’s not often that I put these things into words, exactly, but I’m going to try. So, here are things I’ve learned from Prague, about Prague and the Czech Republic in general. Hopefully they will give you a window into Czech … More 33 Things I’ve Learnt From Prague
Barely 2 hours from Prague lies the beautiful town of Karlovy Vary. Famous for its natural spas, every summer sees tourists flock to soothe their aching muscles in its healing waters. For many, it is a magical place, while others (including my guide book) see it as one massive tourist trap overcrowded with Russian hypochondriacs. … More Exploring Karlovy Vary
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… apparently. Once again, a year has managed to sneak past almost unnoticed. Trees bloomed and blossomed and shed their dead leaves in the blink of an eye, and we stand here again in the frost, waiting to spend our hard-earned money on presents that nobody will really … More A Czech Christmas (aka Carp and Devils)
While it’s impossible to walk around the centre of Prague without thinking “Wow! I live here!”, it’s only natural to need some time out every now and again. Over the last few weeks, I have been making the effort to venture outwards, to the outskirts and beyond. Here, I will present my findings! 1) Divoká … More Great Day Trips from Prague
If you want a pretty little place to hang out away from the throngs of tourists, I’ve found one. Near Malostranská metro station, through a little gate in the wall, lies the Senate – and its pretty garden. We were lucky enough to discover this place when a Czech friend of mine (who is learning … More Prague: The Senate’s Secret Garden
A couple of weeks ago, we took the Metro (red line) to Vysehrad and walked around the old castle walls looking at Prague from every side. The sky was a perfect blue, with photogenic clusters of clouds reflecting the sunlight and giving the photos a dreamlike quality. Behold, the city in which I now live: … More Prague: Views from Vyšehrad
Well, here I am, nearly a week after the TEFL Worldwide course finished, and I’m feeling pretty exhausted. It was intense, challenging, and a lot of fun – and definitely not made any easier by my quest to find jobs and an apartment within the first two weeks of my being in Prague. After lots … More Prague: After TEFL – Damage Report
Well, I’ve finally found time to update the blog, and it relates to the one time (two weeks ago) that I actually spent a day just walking around the city and exploring. The morning started with a hunt for a washing machine, as the one in our rented apartment had decided to break and we … More Prague: Walking around Prague – Loreta, Černín Palace and wonderful views
Yesterday (Saturday, August 13th) was my first real chance to explore Prague without lesson plan deadlines or other stresses, and it also just so happened to be Prague’s first ever Gay Pride parade. During the weekend, there had been a variety of other parties happening around the city, but the parade is perhaps the most … More Prague’s First Gay Pride
Well, I’ve been here for three days now, and I’m feeling a little better. I still haven’t really seen the city but I’ve walked over Charles Bridge twice, seen the castle, consumed a lot of beer and eaten some dumplings. The people on our course mostly seem really cool, so we’ve been hanging out a … More Prague: The course begins
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