EuroCheapo's Czech Republic Articles

Jun 09 By Joann Plockova in Prague— In a past post or two I’ve mentioned Prague’s beer gardens. Now that the season is upon us, it’s time to dedicate an entry to a few that offer not just excellent refreshment, but a wonderful view of the city as well. Here are my favorite places in Prague to » Read more

May 24 By Joann Plockova— When in Prague, if you seek some respite from the hustle and bustle of the city, several cemeteries offer just that, along with history and art lessons to boot. Perhaps not the first place you think of for a quiet break, Prague’s cemeteries truly offer a silent oasis in the city. Full » Read more

May 03 By Joann Plockova in Prague— Before living in Prague, I wasn’t much of a beer drinker. But with the quality of beer on tap in the Czech Republic, it was easy to become an aficionado. Now in its fourth year, the upcoming Czech Beer Festival–offering free admission (down from last year’s 120 Kc entry fee!)–is » Read more

Apr 12 By Joann Plockova in Prague— Prague holds numerous festivals throughout the year, but spring offers the busiest festival schedule. From film to literature, fashion to music, Prague’s spring festivals are a great way to experience the city’s cultural passions. Here are a few of the springtime festivals not to be missed: Days of European Film » Read more

Mar 18 By Joann Plockova in Prague— Alright, so the spring season doesn’t officially start until March 20, but here in Prague the birds are singing and the temperatures have warmed up enough that I can finally wear a lighter coat. I can’t promise that we’ve seen the last gusts of winter, but for now (and later), » Read more

Mar 04 By Joann Plockova in Prague— This is the last of a three-post installment giving you a deeper look inside three of Prague’s most interesting neighborhoods. The first took us to the slightly edgy Zizkov neighborhood. The second brought us to a quaint area of the city called Vinohrady. This final neighborhood post brings us to » Read more

Feb 08 By Joann Plockova— This is the second installment of a three-post series dedicated to an in-depth look at three of Prague’s most noteworthy neighborhoods. In the first post we had a look at an edgy, happening area of the city called Zizkov. This second post will take us to the neighborhood of Vinohrady. I like » Read more

Jan 21 By Joann Plockova in Prague— Prague is comprised of 22 administrative districts (referred to as Prague 1—or “Praha 1″ in Czech, Prague 2, Prague 3 and on and on). However, when Czechs refer to the area or neighborhood they are in, they use the cadastral area name as opposed to a number. To clarify, look » Read more

Dec 30 By Joann Plockova in Prague— As the nation with the highest beer consumption per capita in the world, the Czech Republic knows how to party. That’s why experiencing Prague on the biggest party night of the year–New Year’s Eve–is likely to leave you with some memorable stories to bring back home. Where to spend New » Read more