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Italians survival guide to Prague

Lorenzo B. — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:45:29 +0000

Italians and Prague, spaghetti and astronomical clocks. No doubt: Italians love Praga; in Spring, as the snow melts on the alpine passes they come screaming in hordes, wearing flashy sunglasses and jackets good for Arctic sled racing. Italians love to … Continue reading →

Italians survival guide to Prague

A Visit to Prague National Technical Museum

Lorenzo B. — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 22:09:56 +0000

It’s a real pity that Prague visitors often leave having experienced the city only by its although considerable architectural marvels and little else. Just recently I had the chance to ask a group of students in visit to the Czech … Continue reading →

A Visit to Prague National Technical Museum

A Czech beer adventure in Prague

Lorenzo B. — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:49:40 +0000

Like Kafka and Prague Castle, Czech beer is one of these things you can’t miss when you visit Prague and a matter of national pride. Let me invite you to this little quirky beer adventure around town. Our journey begins … Continue reading →

A Czech beer adventure in Prague

A tiny overview of Czech design

Lorenzo B. — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 23:40:42 +0000

Despite what you might think when you look at a Skoda, the Czechs are quite proud of their iconic design and for good reason. When Cubism was all the rage in Europe, Czech artists, showing a glimpse of their nation’s … Continue reading →

A tiny overview of Czech design

Visiting Prague before the world ends

Lorenzo B. — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 01:20:19 +0000

The next 28th of October will be the ninetythird anniversary of the Czechoslovakian independence day from the Austro-Hungarian empire and, coincidentally, by some accounts, mark the real end of the creation cycle by the Mayan calendar. Since landing in Prague … Continue reading →

Visiting Prague before the world ends

The last tea before a Prague sunset

Lorenzo B. — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:26:33 +0000

I remember the first time I walked by this building; the tower commands attention or, rather, it captures it. Is it one hundred, or two hundred years old? You can’t precisely assess it. And what happened here? It’s like the … Continue reading →

The last tea before a Prague sunset

Magic Prague

Lorenzo B. — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 15:04:56 +0000

Not all treasures glow and shine, some bring back shadows and ghosts from the past. Magic Prague is like one of these dusty old books that curious kids find in movies and that open them doors to other worlds and … Continue reading →

Magic Prague

7 unusual souvenirs from Prague

Lorenzo B. — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 23:05:46 +0000

While Russians think they can fix everything with vodka, Czechs think they can heal everything with Vincentka. This might as well be the world champion of mineral waters and it’s been recommended by physicians to help cure cough with phlegm … Continue reading →

7 unusual souvenirs from Prague

Prague’s best coffee, bar none!

Lorenzo B. — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:22:56 +0000

Unfortunately Prague and coffee don’t go hand in hand like Prague and beer. Czech Republic is a country where, until not too long ago, the standard coffee served was in Turkish style; if you ever fancy trying it while you’re … Continue reading →

Prague’s best coffee, bar none!

Brno off the beaten path

Lorenzo B. — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 21:27:34 +0000

Being the second Czech city, Brno is definitely worth a visit, especially if you enjoy unconventional sightseeing and want a sneak-peak of life outside Prague. So here comes a suggestion of things that wait for you in Brno by our … Continue reading →

Brno off the beaten path