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đź’© Happens When You Travel

February 10, 2018 by Abdul Rastagar6 Comments

I didn’t think much of it at first. His face was somewhat pale and the ever-present smile had been replaced by a slightly anguished expression. He mentioned he was cold but how could this be? We were in the middle of the hot and humid Cambodian jungle. Maybe it was just exhaustion from a long day of exploring Angkor Wat? I figured if we just rested a while, we’d be OK. Then đź’© happened. Literally. The next few hours were spent assisting him back … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Africa, Airport, American Airlines, Angkor Wat, Animal Rescue, Bangkok Thailand, Beijing, Belgium, Boston, Bus Travel, Czech Republic, Drinking, Euro, Iceland, Istanbul, Lesotho, Orlando, Rainforest, South Africa, Spain

Is There Life Beyond Prague?

November 16, 2017 by Preethi ChandrasekharLeave a Comment

The short answer to that question is a resounding YES! For most of us, the Czech Republic begins and ends with the beautiful city of Prague. I recently had the amazing opportunity to visit three lovely towns in the Moravian region of Czech Republic: Brno, Kromeriz, and Telc.. In this article, I walk you through the highlights and explain why you should consider exploring beyond the well-trodden city of Prague.   GETTING IN From … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Airport, Architecture, Art, Beer, Bridges, Bus Travel, Castle, Cell Phone, Chocolate, Coffee, Culinary travel, Czech Republic, Drinking, England, Europe, Flowers, Food and Wine, Garden, History, Ice Cream

Best Summer Festivals in Europe, and Where to Stay

May 11, 2017 by Dave1 Comment

PRAGUE United Islands Music Festival, June 22-25 This celebration of world music – now in its 11th year – features fresh names from the European and world club scene, and includes rock, pop, indie, electronic, world, folk and jazz, as well as new music trends and experiments. Held outdoors on Kampa, Prague’s biggest island, and on StĹ™eleckĂ˝ and SlovanskĂ˝ islands, admission is free. The festival continues at night in selected clubs. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Bicycle, Canals, Castle, Czech Republic, Dancing, Europe, Festival, Film, Fireworks, France, Frankfurt, Germany, Music, Paris, Portugal, Rome, Spain

The Best Places to Backpack In Europe

February 27, 2016 by ConnorLeave a Comment

Europe has many different countries filled with old age history, diverse cultures and vibrant city life. If you’re looking to do some backpacking in Europe there are so many different places for you to explore and experience just make sure to pack all essentials and your EU medical card. Budapest Budapest is considered to be on the most beautiful cities in Europe and for good reason too. Although Hungary’s capital is divided into two by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Amsterdam, Architecture, Art, Backpacking, Bridges, Castle, Culinary travel, Culture, Czech Republic, England, Europe, Germany, History, Hungary, London, Museum, Music, Natural History, Poland, Restaurants

5 Types of Accommodation that Will Make Your Trip Magnificent

January 28, 2016 by Rob FLeave a Comment

Where you stay can make a big difference to your vacation. It is difficult to feel like you are experiencing the culture of the country when you are staying in a hotel room that looks like anywhere else in the world. If you do a little bit of research beforehand you can find some really magnificent accommodations that will be the highlight your stay. Here are five examples of places to stay that truly reflect the culture. You want to escape … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Architecture, Bicycle, Bridges, Canada, Castle, Cruising, Culture, Czech Republic, Fishing, Garden, Harvest, Hiking, Markets, Mountain Climbing, Olives, Quebec, Seafood, Ski Trip, Trekking, Tuscany

Start the New Year in 5-star style with Corinthia Hotels

January 24, 2016 by Steve BLeave a Comment

After you’ve enjoyed just about all the festivities, good cheer and seasonal fun of Christmas and New Year’s Eve that you can handle, it might feel like time for a well-earned holiday. Go on, spoil yourself – you’ve earned it! And with an amazing January sale from the Corinthia Hotels group, you can afford to splash out on a relaxing stay in one of their five-star hotels located in some of the most dazzling cities in Europe. Starting 11th … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Britain, Christmas, Culinary travel, Czech Republic, Drinking, England, Europe, Hungary, London, Malta, Music, Portugal, Restaurants, Romantic, Spa

The Top 5 European Holiday Destinations & What You Need To Take With You When You Go

September 2, 2015 by Connor CLeave a Comment

Europe offers a wealth of stunning locations, vistas, cultural treasures and everything in-between. Whatever you’re looking for in a holiday, be it time away with the kids or time away from them, you can almost always find what you’re looking for nestled away somewhere in the EU. We’ve taken a look at some of the best places in Europe and believe it or not, the list of things to bring with is almost always the same no matter which destination you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Architecture, Culture, Czech Republic, England, Euro, Europe, France, Hiking, History, Italy, Paradise, Paris, Passport, Rome, Ski Trip, Spain, Sports, Switzerland, Travel Abroad

Visit Prague: the City of a Hundred Spires

February 20, 2015 by Egle ALeave a Comment

Sometimes described as the City of a Hundred Spires, Prague has to be one of the most beautiful and fascinating destinations in Europe. Since the Middle Ages, it has attracted visitors from near and far. Easily the equal of Paris in terms of its history and architecture, the city has roots dating back as far as the Iron Age. Since then, this settlement on the bend of the Vltava has been home to Habsburg colonists, German militants, Soviets and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Architecture, Art, Beer, Bridges, Castle, Culture, Czech Republic, Europe, Food and Wine, History, Paris, Restaurants, Romantic, Shopping Mall

Terezin

August 20, 2014 by Megan O'ConnorLeave a Comment

Old cemetery in Prague's Jewish Quarter[/caption]Its my junior year of college, and while my peers are headed to party in Amsterdam, or find their soul-mates in some handsome young Italian, I find myself bound for Prague. Curiosity got the best of me, so there I was off to explore in the land of Kafka, Dvorak, and Pilsner beer.   Designed to give students a broad cultural, political and historical view of Czechoslovakia, the gem in this course … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Amsterdam, Auschwitz, Beer, Culture, Czech Republic, Europe, Film, Flowers, Germany, History, Hollywood, Music

Bohemian Rhapsody

July 6, 2014 by John EdwardsLeave a Comment

John M. Edwards takes the waters in the Czech Republic’s so-called West Bohemian Spa Triangle in order to spy out the local talent and bathe in the buff. . . . “Give me a place to stand on, and I will have the earth.” --Archimedes In the “West Bohemian Spa Triangle,” consisting of the old spa towns Carlsbad, Marienbad, and Franzenbad, now all hiding behind Czech names, I thought to myself that it doesn’t get any better than this! In … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Architecture, Art, Beer, Britain, Bus Travel, Castle, Coffee, Czech Republic, Drinking, England, Europe, Food and Wine, Golf, Hot springs, Luxembourg, Mountain Climbing, Naked, Paradise

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