by Stephen Henson | Europe |
More and more people now want to visit Eastern Europe, and that puts Budapest and Prague near the top of their travel list. Given enough time, Vienna is the perfect third stop. But what if you are limited to only a week? I will show you how to see the highlights of...
by Stephen Henson | Europe |
It turns out “Good King Wenceslas” wasn’t a king or even named Wenceslas, but he was good! And subsequently made a saint. Today all roads seem to lead us to Wenceslas Square, the gathering place for the Czech people for nearly every significant event in their...
by Stephen Henson | Europe |
Six ladies gather at a coffee stand to catch up. No Starbucks here. More than a hundred farmers are selling in-season white asparagus at the Victuals Market. Crowds of tourists gather under the tower of New Town Hall to await the Glockenspiel chime, as they have for...
by Stephen Henson | Europe |
The Vltava River neatly divides Prague, almost to beckon, “Hey, spend a day on each side.” Check the Czech weather forecast to decide where to start. If you have a day of inclement weather, make it your Castle day, as there are plenty of indoor sights,...
