Prague Travel Blog

Ahh…Sundays. Nothing says let’s do nothing productive and only what we want like the first day of the week. If you are in Prague, there are many places to indulge. Here’s one idea for a relaxing afternoon that has you slowly seeing the city. 1)      Brunch: Start your week out right by overindulging...

On some website we learned that May is National Hamburger Month. We are too lazy, and frankly don’t care enough to confirm this information via a second reputable source (aka Google) so we will simply go with it and recommend the top places to sample hamburgers in Prague. Before we continue, we have...

“Why did the bees leave” is not only an important ecological consideration but also the title of the newest exhibition now on at Vernon Projekt. But why are we telling you about a gallery exhibit in our Out and About blog? Because this “gallery” is actually a former tiny shop that serves up...

Quick Czech lesson: “Pivo, prosim” means “a beer please.” We are a bit beer-centric this month, what with the sunny weather and the Czech Beer Festival happening. If spring showers catch you off guard, change your sightseeing venue to an indoor cutltural experience: pubs. We suggest four here...

Now that is seems warm weather might be sticking around for more than an hour, we want to highly recommend a visit to the Prague Zoo while you are in town. Even non-zoo people will appreciate the lovely setting, variety of animals and the opportunity to experience a different part of Prague. The zoo...

Lovers of wacky music, comedy and performances will be in funny bone heaven this month. The 10th annual Prague Fringe Festival runs May 27-June 4 and is a must-see event for theater fans. Prague’s English language theater scene is a bit hit-or-miss so the Prague Fringe is a great chance to see...

Want to promote democracy, equality and culture across Europe, in Prague? The Transeuropa Festival will take place simultaneously in 12 European cities from May 6-15, 2011. The goal is to create a common political and cultural space for exchange, debate and action. The festival promotes innovation and...

May is full of festivals in Prague, so much so we had to dedicate an entire blog to it. Here are some other fun activities to keep you amused this month. Through July 31, A Taste of Europe: Don’t go hungry to the National Museum of Agriculture where you can check out this fascinating exhibition. Nine...

For some reason, May is all about the festivals in Prague. An exciting time to visit, as you know you will have the opportunity to experience something different. Here’s a brief round-up of what’s happening where and when. Prague Marathon: Of course you want to run 42 kilometers on your holiday....

No, this isn’t some sort of ritualistic hunting – but a fun way to say good-bye to winter and hello to spring. Traditionally in the Czech lands, this custom with pagan roots takes place on the night from April 30-May 1. Historically, people believed witched gathered together on this day in caves...