Prague: A Second Visit
Much has been written about Prague and I wonder what words to apply to this mysterious, jumbled, fantastic city. The city of Mozart, Dvořak, Smetena and Kafka. The city of art nouveau passages, cobbled streets, Bohemian crystal, souvenirs and tourist... more
Prague (Praha) in 48 hours
Prague has been a celebrated destination for the last decade. I didnt realize its beauty until watching Amadeus by Milos Forman. This is the capital of the Czech republic, worlds best country for icehockey. I also knew that pilsener beer originated from t... more
Kafka and Praha
Praha wont leave you. Not the two of us. This mother has strong arms. You have to get used to her or put her in fire in two points, from Vysehrad and from Hradschin, then it would be possible to be free. Frans Kafka to Oskar Pollak (1902) more
Bohemian Surprise
I have to say I was not really sure what to expect from Prague/Praha, but I was definitly very pleased! Actually smaller then I pictured but by no means lacking things to do and see. I spent 6 days there and would have been prefectly happy staying a littl... more
My other hometown
I came here for the first time in August 1984, aged eight months, to visit my grandparents and aunt, and then regularly every other summer. The first thing I remember is a fountain in a subway station where my grandmother let me throw a coin. I was young... more
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