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Czech Republic

Good Luck Statue on Charles Bridge – St John Nepomuk

August 27, 2009

Charles Bridge Charles Bridge (Karlov Most) is a famous historical bridge that crosses the Vltava river in Prague, Czech Republic. Back in medieval times, this was the main pedestrian route linking the Old Town with Mala Strana, and then onto Prague Castle. The bridge is decorated on each side by 30 baroque statues, one of [...]

Prague Restaurace Spirit Bar Review

August 26, 2009

Restaurace Spirit Bar This restaurant comes highly recommended by Hostel One Prague staff by its reasonable-priced food and proximity. However when we heard the name of the restaurant – Spirit Bar, its only 11am – too early for some alcoholic spirit at a bar? Surprisingly, the Spirit Bar is very very near (just 3 minutes [...]

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Hostel One Prague Review

August 25, 2009

Hostel One Prague We stayed in Hostel One Prague for 3 nights during the Prague leg of our Central Europe Trip. The hostel is located in the art nouveau area of Prague. There are several good and cheap restaurants, bars and clubs nearby. Supermarkets and several mini-marts are just minutes away. It takes about 8 [...]

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Honey Cake (Medovnik) and Hot Chocolate in Cesky Krumlov

August 24, 2009

One should never leave Czech Republic without trying the Medovnik (Honey Cake). Medovnik’s main ingredient is honey (‘med’ in Czech) and it is made up of three pastry layers glued together by custard. It originated from Russia and had gained popularity in Czech Republic since it was brought into the country as Medovnik Original (a [...]

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Puppet Museum in Cesky Krumlov

August 21, 2009

The Czech Republic has a long history of puppetry and puppet-making (also known as marionettes). Back in the medieval ages, Czech puppets were used to tell stories and entertain crowds around Central Europe (a form of entertainment for the masses before we had TV and internet). Towards the beginning of the 19th century, Czech puppetry [...]

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Yummy Artery-Clogging Castle Tower @ Na Louzi Restaurant

August 20, 2009

Cesky Krumlov Hospoda Na Louzi Restaurant

Lunch @ Na Louzi Restaurant We woke up at 11+am today (the latest ever for this trip) and had brunch at another highly-recommended restaurant in Cesky Krumlov – Hospoda Na Louzi Restaurant You will be greeted by the restaurant’s huge collection of metal beer advertising boards and other antique materials which reflect the atmosphere of [...]

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Cesky Krumlov Night Tour – Gothic, Baroque, Renaissance Architecture

August 19, 2009

Cesky Krumlov Night Tour with Oto Šrámek We had signed up an ‘Old Town and Castle Courtyards” Night Tour with the Cesky Krumlov tourist info office. This 90-minute tour costs 300Kc/person. According to the brochure, this tour will allow you to: … see the captivating beauty of Ceský Krumlov’s historic center in a nightime atmosphere [...]

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Riverside Dining Bohemian Style at Two Marys’ Restaurant

August 18, 2009

The Two Marys is one of Český Krumlov’s best restaurant. It is tucked away on a narrow cobbled lane so do check with the locals on how to get here. This restaurant offers delicious, healthy and authentically Bohemian meals served by friendly waiters for reasonable prices. The menu informs you what’s available in the restaurant [...]

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A Stroll in Cesky Krumlov Old Town

August 17, 2009

Cesky Krumlov UNESCO World Heritage Site

Český Krumlov is best known for the fine architecture and art of the historic old town (also designated as an UNESCO World Heritage Site) as well as the experience of rafting along the Vltava River. However the weather was too cold then so we didn’t try the rafting. There are many routes offered by rafting [...]

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Shopping in Cesky Krumlov – 15 Million Year Old Gemstone, Wooden Toys and Bears

August 14, 2009

The town of Cesky Krumlov, being a big tourist attraction itself, is filled with souvenir shops selling all kinds of knick-knacks. Don’t worry if you had arrived from neighboring countries e.g. Austria and did not possess enough Czech koruny to shop and eat. Foreign exchange offices are everywhere in Cesky Krumlov; even the Tourist Info [...]

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