Wow, it’s been forever since I’ve posted any content! Honestly, it just felt weird to post anything during the pandemic. Even the thought of travel, particularly international travel, seems like the biggest tease at the moment. But even if I can’t go anywhere, I’ve found I can at least start using this time to catch up so I will be updating more often. Hopefully soon we will be able to get out there and go on some new adventures!
After Naples, I spent some downtime in a small town a few hours outside of Munich in Germany with friends. Since it happened to be only a couple hours from Prague, I decided to head there next. I had heard a lot of hype and it was all true- being in Prague was like stepping into a fairy tale.
I highly recommend Brix Hostel. With a bar and outdoor patio, it was impossible not to make friends. It was a far walk from the Old Town area (about 45 minutes) but was easy to navigate using their tram service if you don’t want to make the trek.
There’s so much to see and do in this city and it’s very walkable. I started exploring in Old Town Square to check out the astronomical clock, the world’s oldest operating clock. If you’re in the Square and don’t see it immediately, that’s because it’s probably flanked by tourists so look for the crowd, snap a photo, and then beeline it out of there. There’s cooler things to see. Every street around this area is a photographer’s dream.
Beatles fan or not, it’s worth making a stop at the Lennon Wall. Bring a sharpie and leave a message for fellow travelers. The wall is constantly changing. I liked this punny addition in the photo below.
When in Prague, definitely check out Prague Castle and the St. Vitus Cathedral. Prague Castle is the largest castle complex in the world and overlooks the Vltava River. The St. Vitus Cathedral is the largest in all of Czechia.
The next few photos are just bridge appreciation. The Charles Bridge dates back to the 14th century and connects Old Town to the Prague Castle. It’s lined with medieval statues and offers some incredible views.
When it comes to night life, Prague has so many options. There’s a five-story club called Karlovy Lazne where each level has a different genre of music. It’s pricy but worth it if you’re planning on a long night out. The Ice Bar was a great escape from the heat during the summer. Drinks were pretty expensive at the club but generally in Prague, drinks cost less than many other European destinations.
I met a friend for drinks at Vinograf Wine Bar, a trendy wine spot where you can use a tablet to choose what you’d like to order. My preference for wine typically consists of white and sweet, so it was nice to be able to plug in other factors and try something new that I might not have otherwise found.
Oddly enough, as far as food, I mostly ate Indian food while in Prague. I went to eat at a place called Spice that was right near my hostel two or three times. It’s the best Indian food I’ve had outside of England. I had to try chimney cakes, a fried and filled rolled dough dessert, but I accidentally ordered the whipped cream one instead of the ice cream one. It was good but I think the ice cream would be even better.
Prague was a delight and I’d go back any time to see more of what this city has to offer! I’d want to visit the hilltop fortress of Vyšehrad to take in some more views if I return.
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