ahoj praha! May 12th 2009 Praha is a city full of interesting juxtapositions. Monolithic traditional buildings stand alongside contemporary post-modern structures. Old cobblestone roads turn into new tarmac superhighways or super-tunnels. An interesting mix of ethnic minorities from Thais to Indians to Greeks share subway journeys with the Czech locals. Wonderfully romantic and picturesque streetscapes adorn the old part o ... read more
Europe » Czech Republic » Prague 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