Tag: prague
Go underground on a bomb shelter tour in Prague
Due to its long history of getting bombed by European and international aggressors, Prague equipped itself with hundreds of concrete bunkers that are fully functioning with electricity, water, and ventilation. Many of these bomb shelters were built in the 50’s during the Cold War and are designed to accommodate a large percentage of the people…
Flying in and out of the Prague airport
I probably hate travel more than your average travel blogger. Don’t get me wrong. I love discovering new cities and countries and cultures. But I hate getting there. I find air travel particularly obnoxious, because the long process of getting to an airport, going through security and flying is exhausting. But if I have to…
A guide to Prague museums
Compared to other cities in Europe, Prague museums don’t have a whole lot of fame or visitor draw. Nonetheless, the city has some fairly interesting museums to see if you get tired of all the beauty there is to see outside. While this is not an exhaustive list of Prague museums, these are some of…
Experiencing (more) reverse culture shock
Immediately after I returned to the US for the holidays, I shared some of the most striking cultural differences I experienced. As I spent more time there, I experienced even more reverse culture shock. Here are a few more examples. Drunk driving is totally ok! The most irresponsible person I know in the Czech Republic…
Experiencing reverse culture shock
Being back in the US after almost a year is a bit of a weird experience. There’s a lot of everyday things that I’m definitely no longer used to. So in the same way one might go to Japan and be completely bewildered by everything, I feel a little bit of reverse culture shock being…
Manifesto Market, a trendy alternative to Prague’s outdoor markets
I’m a big fan of repurposed wares and spaces. So I was thrilled earlier this year when the carefully curated Manifesto Market opened up near Florenc, in an area that was previously a garbage-filled empty lot under a highway overpass. Manifesto Market consists of a series of shipping containers housing mini pop-up versions of some…
