The View from the Water

Czeching Out of Europe

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June 28th 2006
Brno, Czech Republic June 14, 2006 Shannon: Leaving Poland behind, we’ve now crossed into the Czech Republic, where we plan to spend the next two weeks soaking up the European ambiance before scooting into Asia for a change of scenery. As many people have told us, the Czech Republic is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe. So perhaps this will be a fitting bookend to ... read more

Europe » Czech Republic

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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