Blogs from Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic, Europe - page 3

After Reading about Karlovy Vary being an alluring destination for the old, the rich, and the Russians, I had firmly decided to move our spa experiences to this charming and legendary place. Karlovy Vary Karlovy Vary can indeed be called "legendary". It was born in the mid 14th century. Lore has it that a group of Charles IV (the king of Bohemia and Roman emperor) attendants was hunting when suddenly, a hunting dog started howling. As the group approached, they discovered a pool of a steaming water. That is how Karlovy Vary, or Charle's Spring, was found. Since then, Karlovy Vary grew into a famous European spa and its well known mineral springs were said to have an unbelievable healing effect and treated a variety of disorders (digestive disorders, diabetes, joint problems, etc). Later, the drinking ... read more

Saturday 8th December This morning we were at breakfast just after 7am so we could be at the train station before 9 for our 9.19 departure. It was a beautiful morning with cloudless blue skies. The train trip to Karlovy Vary took us through some stunning countryside and enchanting little towns, much of the track following a fast flowing river. It was hard to keep our eyes from the scenery even though both of us were glad of the time to enjoy our engrossing novels. Karlovy Vary is also known by its German name of Karlsbad and was founded in 1350 by the Czech King and Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV. The town is recapturing some of its former glory with its Baroque and Art Nouveau buildings being restored. It was seriously run down during the ... read more

I had a 20-minute mineral bath in a huge tub, with lavendar and all kinda jets... Then I had a 20-minute back/neck massage... And lastly, I had a 20-minute foot reflexology/massage! All for the bargain price of $50. I'm a bit relaxed...so much so that it's hard to type! Ok, I walked to get here to type this to y'all, so it's not that bad! :) I wasn't sure of the custom of tipping here, either...and it seems English is the last language anyone speaks around here...it's all about Czech, German and Russian - ok, so I studied Russian for 2 years, but 1) it was a long, long time ago...and 2) I remember some basics, but wasn't ever conversational! :) Bottom line, I said screw the custom...my gut wanted to tip my massage guy, a ... read more

UntitledUntitled This is the first installment of our 'Eurotrash' tour happening in July. Mum and Dad will ditch their tour and fly from Paris to Prague where me and Nick are meeting them. Two Ellis' and two Wilsons in a hire car will then make our way to Mum's birthplace Karlovy Vary. Some 50 years after leaving it she finally returns. Itinerary: 8/7 Prague 9/7 Karlovy Vary 10/7 Stary Smokovec, Tatras Slovakia 11/7 Down to Kosice and the Toth's side Moldava nad Badou, to Tolvsca and Tokaj - phew 12/7 Tarcal Hungary 13/7 Budapest before Mum and dad fly to London to make it back for Ascot, priorities! 14/7 Me and Nick drive back to Prague Eurotrash has been years in the making and to finally do it with parents in tow was no mean feat. ... read more

we are now in karlovy vary and it is raining....but we bunked with a girl last night who has been doing alot of hiking in the area ..which apparently is really really easy and beautiful and you can walk town to town by trails through the mountains. so today i buy a map and check out the distillëry and tomorrow i hike.... then forget denmark i am going to seek out - the city of stones- there are some huge rock formations in czech so there is where i shall go next... a rock climbers dream i hear...i will be enjoying them from the ground...... read more