Postcards from Prague’s Old Town

Prague’s historic centre looks like something out of a Hans Christian Andersen tale. Like any good fairytale kingdom, Prague has a beautiful Castle District, home to the Prague Castle, St Vitus’ Cathedral and other palaces dotted throughout the neighbourhood that have survived fires, wars and the ravages of time. The walk through the Castle District is relaxing, full of history and reveals picturesque views over … Continue reading Postcards from Prague’s Old Town

Top 5 Travel Experiences 2012

Travel is about the moments when you have to pinch yourself because you can’t believe you’re wide awake and what you’re seeing is real. Sometimes its a first and other times its something you never expected. Sometimes they are big moments but so often they are the small ones. Here are some of my favourites 1.International Eiffel Tower picnic, Paris At the international summer academy, … Continue reading Top 5 Travel Experiences 2012

Postcards from Charles Bridge, Prague

It was this  bridge that incited an urge to go to Prague. Well, that and The Illusionist.  It is just as beautiful in person and is flanked by my favourite marble people in the world. Sadly, it’s rarely empty enough to get a photo without the crowds, like the photo I saw that made me want to come here in the first place. Continue reading Postcards from Charles Bridge, Prague

Postcard from St Vitus’ Cathedral, Prague

Many mistake this gothic icon towering over the Prague skyline as Prague Castle, but St Vitus Cathedral is an entity all of its own – six centuries in the making. Entry is free to the first part but you will need a ticket for full access. For those of you who can’t yet speak Czech, you can find St Vitus in Prague 1, in the … Continue reading Postcard from St Vitus’ Cathedral, Prague