Travel
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Smržovka – a haven for luge riders
It used to be a common form of transport and fun in winter months centuries ago, but its popularity receded with the introduction of motor vehicles and skis. Now luge…
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“We can mix anything you want”, says owner of Brno’s world famous bar chain
When 23-year-old Jan Vlachynský and his friend decided to open a bar in their local town they placed their bets on originality and customer service. Seven years later it…
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“When we returned we were amazed how popular we were”: Legendary traveller Miroslav Zikmund turns…
The great traveller Miroslav Zikmund turned 100 on Thursday. For Czechoslovaks unable to travel much under communism, the books and radio reports produced by Zikmund and…
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Boží Dar – “God’s gift” to skiers
The skiing season is in full swing here in the Czech Republic and ski resorts all around the country are reporting excellent conditions following heavy snowfall in early…
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Adventurer Pavel Sehnal - first Czech to reach both poles in gruelling Last Degree expeditions
Fifty-four-year old financier, politician and adventurer Pavel Sehnal has become the first Czech to reach both the North and South pole in gruelling Last Degree…
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Annual Ice Sculpting festival in Beskydy Mountains
A giant dragon, a knight in armour or a beautiful princess - these are just some of the monumental ice sculptures currently on display at the annual Ice Sculpting Festival…
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Low on vacation time, Americans want the highlights when they visit Czechia, says marketer Jiří…
Visit Czech Republic posts wonderful photos on social media aimed at lovers of the country and potential first-time travellers to this part of the world. In North America…
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Cross-country skiing in Czechia
Cross-country skiing is becoming the thing "to do" in the Czech Republic. In the past two or three decades, more Czechs preferred downhill skiing either at home or in one…
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Brewing in Brno: alive and well
The best known Czech beer is undoubtedly Pilsner Urquell. Budvar (sold as Czechvar in the United States and some other countries) is probably the second most prominent…
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The carp’s journey from the fishpond to the Christmas table
For the vast majority of Czechs Christmas would not be Christmas without the traditional Czech Christmas dish – carp fried in breadcrumbs and potato salad. The process of…
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Is trdelník traditional? Tourists say: who cares?
Prague’s annual Christmas markets have taken over the city center, and with them, the stalls selling so-called “old Czech” trdelník. I spoke with some of the tourists…
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Old Town Hall tower vantage point for biggest ever photograph of Prague
Photographer Jeffrey Martin has just released the largest photo of Prague ever taken and indeed one of the largest photos ever produced anywhere. Martin, who specialises…
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