A Damn Fine View

Czechin' Out the Czech Republic

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June 29th 2008
There is no question that Prague is an attractive city. It is very pretty. The Old Town of Prague is particularly picturesque and is exactly what you see on the postcards - with its narrow, cobbled streets, and grand, almost fairytale-like buildings, so full of history. Prior to arriving in Prague by train, we'd been really looking forward to spending time there. We expected that we would love th ... 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