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Cpheen - Catrina Pheeney | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe | 0 Comment(s) | 21 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s) | [diary=306359] | 2008-07-30 16:25:32
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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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The summer heat has finally hit. Prague is ridiculously hot, I have never been a lover of the shade but I now spend all day trying to find small little corners out of the sun. But I am not complaining, even though it is making us take a bit of a slower pace when we walk, the sun is gorgeous. It is very rare that there is even a cloud in the sky. Our journey from Berlin to Prague was un-eventful, theres a first time for everything! We only had the little glitch that our Eurorail passes aren't valid in this [View Full Entry]
Hello again everyone We are now in the stately city of Vienna, home of classical music and delicious schnitzel. We arrived here from Bratislava 2 days ago and before that we had been in Prague (or Praha to the locals) for three nights. Praha is probably the most beautiful city we’ve ever visited, and most other travelers would likely agree. The city is a maze of medieval cobblestone streets lined with houses that are perfectly preserved and painted in all imaginable shades of pastel. Sticking out above this dense urban fabric are countless spires and domes, creating a truly breatht [View Full Entry]
Matt and Zabrina - Zabrina and Matt Lamers | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe | 0 Comment(s) | 100 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s) | [diary=306112] | 2008-07-30 00:16:05
By Giovanni Ruiz
July 28th 2008
July 28th 2008
EuroTrip Day 48 (Vienna Day 4, Prague Day 1
Europe » Czech Republic » North » Prague
Hey everyone. Ok, so I FINALLY stayed in on the last night of a city. How about that?! I woke up feeling quite refreshed today. However, last night I planned on doing laundry. Unfortunately, I ended up hanging out with people from the hostel and didn’t get to it. So this morning I had to wake up at about 9 or 9:30 since checkout was at 10. Since my bus wasn’t until 1:30, I got some breakfast and just hung out at the hostel taking full advantage of the free wifi. Took some time to update the blog, checked emails, and [View Full Entry]
Giovanni Ruiz - Giovanni Ruiz | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe | 1 Comment(s) | 39 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s) | [diary=305615] | 2008-07-31 15:46:15
So I honestly made a good attempt at learning Czech. I was able to get by with some basic greetings, but I wasn't very good at it. Not many people spoke English, which was a good experience because I don't think Americans should have it so easy when they travel. I think it's important for people to make an effort with the language when they visit other countries. A highlight of the cuisine was definitely how many vegetables were served pickled. For those of you that know me, you know that I love anything pickled. One of my first meals was [View Full Entry]
Q zie - Susan Rainey | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe | 0 Comment(s) | 0 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s) | [diary=305727] | 2008-07-29 00:10:35
From Germany the sight of Berlin Obama we headed south to Prague. Prague has become one the main tourist hot spots of Europe. It is the usual dividing point between tourists seeing east and western Europe and is such a cool place that millions of tourists visit every year. Whe we arrived in Prague the first few hours of our time were spent sheltering from the heat, having been in the Baltic states and then coming to Berlin that was warm we were a bit suprised by the heat and decided to go out a bit later on. When we did [View Full Entry]
pete tree - Peter and Triona | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe | 0 Comment(s) | 11 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s) | [diary=308115] | 2008-08-04 08:38:42
Prague & Krakow Prague thus far has been the prettiest city by far, it compels you to linger by the present and the future. Filled with architectural heritage from Gothic and Renaissance to Art Nouveau. This is an exciting city but arriving in high season means you have to deal with the many tourist who flock here which after a while can wear you thin. Prague is nestled in a bend of the Vltava River which separates Hardcany, the medieval caste district and Mala Strana (Little Quarter) on the West bank from Stare Mesto (Old Town) and Nove Mesto (New Town) [View Full Entry]
Intrepid Sicilian - Nick Garra | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe | 0 Comment(s) | 124 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s) | [diary=300976] | 2008-08-02 17:50:08
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mickeyj - Michael Rheumer | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe | 0 Comment(s) | 5 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s) | [diary=304345] | 2008-07-26 15:10:59
By tamaffa
July 22nd 2008
July 22nd 2008
A tale of woe from the pages of Prague
Europe » Czech Republic » North » Prague
My bag is missing! tear apart the room a dorm room with fake wood furniture and a bunk bed sharing the toilets like the good old days retrace my steps i didn't leave it at the restaraunt Peter made to put it in his own bag "No, no," i said, "I can carry it." I noted the annoying way it slid off my raincoated shoulder walking back In the bathroom I put it down in the bathroom track down the cleaning lady she doesn't speak english when something is missing and not where it's supposed to be a certain space of [View Full Entry]
tamaffa - Lily Turner-Carpenter | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe | 1 Comment(s) | 0 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s) | [diary=303055] | 2008-07-22 09:53:12
By BreconBoysGoBalkan
July 22nd 2008
July 22nd 2008
Czech me out! (sorry, we are running low on inspiration)
Europe » Czech Republic » North » Prague
Due to our desire to conserve funds and being the victims of our first scam of the trip, a 10 pound charge for bread*, Prague was spent mostly meandering around the city, absorbing, like a single sheet of Bounty, the numerous sights and general ambiance of the city. Of particular note were the clock tower, Charles' bridge and Prague Castle. Prague was a picturesque and delightful end to the eastern and central leg of our tour. We are currently preparing for our 24 hour journey to Preuilly-sur-Claise in France with much trepidation. We may not be in contact for a while [View Full Entry]
BreconBoysGoBalkan - BreconBoysGoBalkan+Guests | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe | 1 Comment(s) | 0 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s) | [diary=303065] | 2008-07-22 10:07:20
So I was back to Prague for a few days and it is still one of my favorite places to go, right up there with Ljubljana. So much action. I think there were even more tourists than I remembered from last year though, but you can just walk around those little streets forever. Things are not quite so cheap anymore either due to the bad US dollar--each dollar is not about 14 Czech krowns and I think last year when I went it was 20. Anyway, the hostel was a pretty good location with a gross shower, but not bad overall. [View Full Entry]
Mmirag - Michael Miragliuolo | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe | 0 Comment(s) | 0 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s) | [diary=303079] | 2008-07-22 10:49:57