In another installment of our series about cool, unique Prague souvenirs, we will go back to school and have a look at the famous Kooh-i-Noor mechanical pencils!
Upcoming Concerts in Prague
Make some true memories and visit a rock concert in Prague! Will you choose Bruce Springsteen, the Foo Fighters, CocoRosie, or The Roots? We give you an overview of concerts due in June and August.
Karlovy Vary Film Festival
The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival is not Cannes. And that's probably a good thing… Here's a last-minute tip for anyone who's in the Czech Republic in the next few days, loves movies and wants to see something really local and something really cool - the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. A festival now headed by the powerful and charismatic duo of Eva Zaoralova (who picks the movies for the festival) and Jiri Bartoska (a famous actor who does the fundraising, I guess), the Karlovy Vary Festival ("KVIFF") is one of the few Category-A film festivals (just like this in Cannes, Berlin or Venice) and the largest in Central and Eastern Europe. However, the festival quite differs from others of its kind.
Souvenir Tips: Dobry casy by Vaclav Neckar
This is a start of a series of posts that may open your eyes to a different type of souvenirs - maybe more subdued than the things you can buy in the centre but definitely more connected to the Czech culture and history. We will try to point out souvenirs that you really cannot buy anywhere else. And we're starting with music, namely the Dobry casy CD by Mr Vaclav Neckar.
Up for a festival? Find some great Czech beers and restaurants...
Looking for some food or drink-related events to put in your travel schedule while in Prague? Look no further - we know about two events that will fit every foodie's agenda
Czech Food: Authentic Czech Restaurants in Prague
As we get asked to recommend restaurants focusing on Czech cuisine all the time, here are a few of our favorite places to eat Czech food in Prague.
Do Something Different This Weekend - Choose Cocktail, Beer and/or Coffee
So, you are in Prague for this weekend (19 through 22 April) and want it to be a little different than just a touristy trip? Here are three things to do this weekend that you probably wouldn’t normally do. Pick one (or every) thing off the list and add something local to your weekend.
Coming to a Cinema Near You… in Prague!
Whenever Zuzi and I travel abroad, we always try to see a movie. You can do that in Prague, too - most of the movies are subtitled, not dubbed. In addition, smaller art film cinemas are really fun and offer a truly local experience!
Do what the locals do and see the Slavia - Sparta derby!
Zuzi and I love to travel and do "local stuff" when we get to our destination, and one of the goals of Taste of Prague is to help you do the same when you visit Prague and give you some tips for truly local experiences. So what can you do when you are in Prague in about a month's time? Easy - go see the Sparta - Slavia football derby!
Romantic Restaurants for Valentine's Day in Prague
With Valentine’s Day approaching, we thought it's about time we share our tips for places where you should go if you want to impress someone special. The chosen places offer a romantic atmosphere, nice food and friendly service - a combination that will surely do the trick -- whether it's Valentine's Day, an anniversary or another special occasion.