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Following the First World War, the closely related Czechs and Slovaks of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire merged to form Czechoslovakia. During the interwar years, the new country's leaders were frequently preoccupied with meeting the demands of other ethnic minorities within the republic, most notably the Sudeten Germans and the Ruthenians (Ukrainians). After World War II, a truncated Czechoslovakia fell within the Soviet sphere of influence. In 1968, an invasion by Warsaw Pact troops ended the efforts of the country's leaders to liberalize Communist party rule and create "socialism with a human face." Anti-Soviet demonstrations the following year ushered in a period of harsh repression. With the collapse of Soviet authority in 1989, Czechoslovakia regained its freedom through a peaceful "Velvet Revolution." On 1 January 1993, the country underwent a "velvet divorce" into its two national components, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The Czech Republic joined NATO in 1999 and the European Union in 2004. To be updated

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By pilnikjezerobota
July 28th 2009

Everything is brrrr in this freaking country Europe » Czech Republic » South Moravian Region » Brno

"Happy to return"
altered to read "happy to throw up"

Firstly - I phoned TVU the other day and they found it in their hearts and their un-bureaucratic sides to disclose over the phone that I passed all my modules last semester! This I am really bloody relieved about remember how much I worked my ass off and probably endangered my life drinking so much Red Bull towards the end of the hand in rush, and means I will be going back to finish my degree in September - January 2010 as planned. Secondly, my sleeping pattern has been buggered ever since my getting stuck in Bratislava fiasco, as this resulted [View Full Entry]

By Teddi
July 27th 2009

Organic beef, with a side of frustration Europe » Czech Republic » Olomouc Region

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The organic farm.

I think today I may have been closer to my “breaking” point than I have in quite a while. It’s unfortunate that I’m getting fed up with and frustrated by so many little things now, but I guess that’s a sign that it’s about time for me to go home. I suppose a bit of explanation would be helpful. To start off with, there is a hideously irritating song that one of the Czech students has been playing incessantly for the past few days. It’s absolutely maddening to me and it was played rather loudly directly behind me this morning. [View Full Entry]

By Tory Tompkins
July 26th 2009

Heading to Praha eh? Tory's Top Ten Tips Europe » Czech Republic » Prague

Dobrou Cajovna

Heading to Praha eh? Tory's Top Ten Tips Below are my top ten tips/things to see and do in Prague based on my 6 weeks in and around the city. But, even before this top ten, the FIRST thing you need to do once you get settled into your hotel/hostel is get a good map and study it. Identify the places you want to go and which trams/buses/subways you need to take to get there. Believe me, this will save a lot of time wandering and despite the signs it's easy to get lost in Prague. Buy daily, or maybe a [View Full Entry]

By Teddi
July 26th 2009

The "Czech Deathmarch"...Not so bad, actually Europe » Czech Republic » Moravian-Silesian Region

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Starting out the day.

Today was our 16 mile hike. It was split up into three sections, the first one was about eight miles but I’m not sure how long each of the other two were. The first section was by far the worst (and by worst I mean most physically demanding). Really it was only maybe the first two miles that made me want to die. I can't remember exactly what Michal told us, but I think the increase in elevation was something like 2000 feet (could be wrong, don't quote me on it). I realized pretty quickly that I’m really out of shape. [View Full Entry]

By Teddi
July 25th 2009

And the StudyTour begins! Europe » Czech Republic » South Moravian Region » Brno

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View down into the abyss.

I apologize for not writing much recently, things have been getting a little busy getting ready for the study tour. Today marked the first of six days of wandering around the Czech Republic. We actually got to leave Bohemia and head into Moravia! Today we went to a network of caves and then spent the afternoon in Brno. The cave system was amazing. I’ve been to a few caves and caverns back in the States (Laurel Caverns in Pennsylvania and Smoke Hole in Canaan Valley) and I really enjoy them, so this was a lot of fun. The guide didn't speak [View Full Entry]

By Gail ricky
July 23rd 2009

Eurorail Trip Day 18 Europe » Czech Republic » Prague » New Town

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Well today has been a day that will go down in our minds for eternity! It was the hottest day ever in the record of Austrian history at 37.9 degrees. This is all relevant because we caught a train today from Prague to Vienna for 6 hours... the car we were on had no windows that could open! Now I cannot convey how bad that was... we were wet with sweat from head to toe within about 5 minutes max of being on the train. We eventually moved to a car with windows half way through our journey... thank god for [View Full Entry]

By Kasari73
July 22nd 2009

I Love Prague!! Europe » Czech Republic » Prague » Old Town

Thursday 16th July 2009 Up at 6.30am this morning to have bags ready by 7 and breakfast by 7.30am when we leave Kirchdorf, Tirol, Austria and head off to Prague.... It only takes about 30 minutes and we are in Germany, completely different countryside now passes by the windows, Austria was just beautiful with mountains, green valleys and cut houses. In Germany its flat and the houses are diffferent - not that they aren't lovely but it is different to Austria - it's pretty amazing that these different countries have not blended together and lost their identity or culture which why [View Full Entry]

By Gail ricky
July 22nd 2009

Eurorail Trip Day 17 Europe » Czech Republic » Prague » Old Town

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Today we had a lovely time and we got to meet up with some of Ricky’s friends from the Cruise ships , Renata and Martin with their little boy Phillip ( I hope its spelt right) - thanks for driving all the way it was wicked! We meet at about 10:30 after we managed to get lost 3 times trying to find the most famous bridge in Prague! Yes only us! Hahah anyway eventually we got there and meet up  We then went up to the old castle and walked around the streets on the way up to the castle [View Full Entry]

By Av1
July 22nd 2009

trains planes and automobiles (minus planes plus boats) Europe » Czech Republic » Prague

av on a boat

Hello everyone! This is going to be a quick update because we don´t have much internet time here at our awesome hostel in prague ( its an elementary school converted into a hostel, "don't forget to clean up your beer kids") We'll fill in the rest later, sorry! we've been on alot of ferrys trains trams cars buses and everything inbetween lately. santorini paros and antiparos were amazing! Greek food is by far the best that we've had on this trip yet, greek salad is my new favorite food. we tried to get another one in venice but it turned out [View Full Entry]

By Hendo And Sarah
July 21st 2009

Amsterdam, Hamburg & Berlin! Europe » Czech Republic » Prague » Old Town

Amsterdam

Wow!! It's been a while since we've updated this blog, how time flys! Hendo has given the responsibility to me for this blog up date so I hope I do ok!! So off the top... Amsterdam was a blur. Not in the way that you're probably all thinking right now, but we did so much in Amsterdam we didn't stay in the one spot too long! On our first day we got to Amsterdam in the late arvo and checked into our seemly ok hostel then walked around to get a feel for the city. The streets are beautiful with bridges [View Full Entry]

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