As a European destination for meetings and conferences, there are few cities better suited to host than Prague, Czech Republic. Europe’s most beautiful town won the 2013 Meeting Star Award in that category last year among cities in Central and East Europe edging out Budapest and Dubrovnik.
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A Place with a Great Spirit – Čapí Hnízdo, Czech Republic
Čapí Hnízdo (the Stork’s Nest in English) is a unique resort, center for luxury accommodation, corporate/social events and leisure activities set in the beautiful countryside Czech landscape, less than 50km southeast of Prague, between Benešov and Olbramovice. In the heart of the picturesque Benešov landscape, guests can enjoy a high-class accommodation, fine international cuisine and […]
Canada Lifting Visas for Czechs, a Matter of Weeks
Good news for Czech citizens, as the rumors about a potential lift (actually a re-lift!) of visas for those wanting to go to Canada seem to be based on actual facts. Canada’s newly-appointed ambassador to Prague Otto Jelinek, confirmed to the Czech News Agency that Canada abolishing visas for Czechs is a matter of weeks. […]
Creepy Halloween Destinations: Sedlec Ossuary
The Sedlec Ossuary (Kostnice v Sedlci) is a legendary burial place, located inside a small Roman Catholic chapel, beneath the Cemetery Church of All Saints in the Kutná Hora Sedlec suburb. This is one of the most visited sites in the region, attracting over 250 thousand visitors annually. The odd monument is the final resting […]
Not to Miss Advent Events in Prague: Festival of Christmas Music
If you are visiting Prague at the end of November, the the 23rd International Festival of Advent and Christmas Music could be one of the best ways to spend your time. The festival has been traditionally organised in the first Advent weekend, and offers a rich programme of Advent and Christmas music, by national choirs. […]
Prague Museum Night Scheduled September 14
The Prague Museum Night (Pražská muzejní noc) was initially scheduled for June, 2013, but needed to be rescheduled because of the heavy floods that crippled the capital this Summer. With things back on track, the city is treating her visitors to one of the most entertaining cultural events of the year. The Prague Museum Night […]
Prague This Summer: A Festival of Enlightenment
From festivals of music, art and culture, to LGBT pride parades, the city offers something for everyone.
Travel Alert: Floods Cripple Prague and Germany [Hungary Update]
The worst floods in a decade, similar with 2002, when 17 people were killed in the Czech Republic, have already crippled the country and are now threatening Germany, Slovakia and Hungary.
Prague Explosion May Have Left Some Trapped
A powerful explosion in the center of Prague yesterday has injured scores of people and may have left many trapped beneath rubble. The explosion, believed to be from a gas leak, was powerful enough for tourists packing the Charles Bridge felt the explosion. Police say the explosion appears to be from a natural gas leak rather than some terrorist of other act of violence.
Korean Air Buys 44% Stake in Czech Airlines
Korean Air and Czech Airlines finalized the former’s buyout of 44% of the Czech carrier making the Korean airline their second largest stakeholder.
Charles Bridge Economic Hostel is “Just That” in Prague
For travelers to the Czech Republic, the Charles Bridge Economic Hostel may just be your cup of tea. Winner of this year’s Best of Eastern Europe by Hostelworld.com for 2012, just the location of this accommodating stay speaks volumes.
Beautiful and Unusual Eastern Europe Honeymoon Escapes
A part of the world, little explored for its spectacular honeymoon escapes, is here to enchant newlyweds with its amazing, out of this world, landscapes.