New Spires

Friend-Finding in Prague

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April 28th 2009
I had all but given up on seeing my Czech friend, Jana, while I was in Prague. After convincing myself she was probably okay and had just forgotten about my arrival, I went about making the most of my stay at Chili Hostel. My second night, which was supposed to be quiet and "responsible" despite its being a Saturday, turned wild after I relieved my two Kiwi friends from a bottle of wine they cou ... read more

Europe » Czech Republic » Prague

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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 ot... ... read more