After the heat and craziness of Prague, we realised ho much we missed nature. So, it was time to hit the great Czech outdoor spaces, and we decided to spend three days in the forest of Česky Raj with the amazing people of Czech Adventures. I couldn’t move. I was standing on a branch, trying … Read more
Our recent visit to Prague was actually two trips in one. We spent half of our time staying near Wenceslas Square, exploring the mammoth square and its passages, and battling with tourist crowds in the narrow streets of the historic centre. The rest of our time in Prague we stayed in Vinohrady, an artsy neighbourhood … Read more
We love Poland. After visiting Warsaw last year we returned at the very beginning of our Eurail/Interrail trip in late July, and visited Poznan. This post is about our favourite sight in town, the Imperial castle Poznan. ‘If you only have time for one sight in Poznan, make it the Imperial Castle’ said Wojtek, our … Read more
This is an unusual post. Two stories, from two wild places in the Apennines of Emilia-Romagna. There aren’t many wild places left in Italy. Sure, the country is not the first that comes to mind when thinking of wild nature – art, culture, cuisine maybe, but wilderness? However, pockets of unspoiled nature survive, here and … Read more
Here, you won’t find a list of hip and cool cafés in the Czech capital. This post is about Prague cafe culture, and how history in the city was shaped by its cafes. Are you more of a beer person? If that’s the case, have a look at our craft beer in Prague guide! In summer, … Read more
There’s a lot more to Catalunya than Barcelona, Girona and Costa Brava. Think rushing rivers, pristine mountain lakes and villages with legends around every other corner – travel to the Catalan Pyrenees, and you’ll see what I mean. Here, nature reigns supreme. Wild Nature – Rafting on the Noguera Pallaresa river The river had the … Read more