The Czech Republic is a landlocked country, but Praguers know how to make the most of what they’ve got. Locals bring a beach atmosphere to the riverside and the many beer gardens that dot the city. Prague’s beer gardens are the perfect place to relax during the hot summer months. Best of all, you don’t … [Read more...]
Prague may seem like a danger-zone for celiacs; it is, after all, a city known for cold beer and hearty dumplings. While finding gluten-free offerings can sometimes be a challenge, there are plenty of health shops and GF-friendly restaurants to support a gluten-free traveler. Once you know where those places are, finding a variety of … [Read more...]
David Černý is a controversial Czech sculptor whose works can be found scattered across Prague. Černý cemented his status as artist-provocateur in 1991 when, as an art student, he painted a Soviet tank bright pink. I wrote about the infamous Pink Tank on my blog last year: In 1991, Czech artist David Černý and his art … [Read more...]
The RU.KA.MA. Art & Craft market is the brainchild of two French expats living in Prague: stained glass artist Fred Schendel and jewelry designer Marion Lieutet. Fred and Marion first began organizing art fairs in Prague last year (under the name “Bienvenue”) with a several goals in mind. They wanted to shed light on the … [Read more...]