Church of St. Wenceslas in Vrsovice, Prague

The Church of Saint Wenceslas (Czech: Kostel sv. Václava) is a Roman Catholic church in Vršovice in Prague 10, Czech Republic. The church was built in 1930 as a commemoration of the 1,000th anniversary of the death of St. Wenceslas. This was one of three new buildings constructed in 1929 in Prague inspired by the...

Architecture, CULTURE

June 11, 2019

Purdue University’s Study Abroad: Annual Tour of the Škoda Factory in Mladá Boleslav

For the past three years, students from Purdue University have traveled to Prague along with faculty member Jim Tanoos as part of a Study Abroad program entitled “Purdue Polytechnic’s Central European Multinational Automobile Organization Supply Chain Experience”. Purdue University offers move than 200 majors and specializes in agriculture, engineering, and technology. It has an enrollment...

Czech Republic, LIFESTYLE, PEOPLE

May 7, 2019

Visiting a Czech Family

Survival Guide for Foreigners in the Czech Republic Teaching Czech for Foreigners and meeting people from different cultures has inspired me to start writing this survival guide. If you want to live in a foreign country, learning the local language is never enough. You need socio-cultural skills to understand the mentality of the people, behave...

Bohemians, Czech Republic, PEOPLE

February 22, 2019

Altneuschul or Old New Synagogue of Prague

The Old-New Synagogue in Prague is the oldest and most historic Synagogue in Europe. Inaugurated in 1270, the Altneuschul or Old New Synagogue is the oldest continually active synagogue in all of Europe. Below is a circa 1900 Czech postcard showing a bird’s eye view of this famous Synagogue. All buildings in the complex are...

NOSTALGIA, Time Warp

October 28, 2018

Czech America in the Struggle for Independent Czechoslovakia

As we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the independence of Czechs and Slovaks from the Austro-Hungarian oppression and the foundation of Czechoslovakia on October 28, 1918, we should also remember the role the Czech Americans played on behalf of their homeland. This is why we are thankful to guest author Miloslav Rechcígl, Jr. for his...

History, Holidays, NOSTALGIA

August 8, 2018

The Beautiful Caves of The Moravian Karst

The Moravian Karst is a beautiful protected nature reserve covering an area a little under 100 square kilometers with a collection of some of the most explored limestone caves in all of Europe. With over 1,100 caverns and gorges (4 of these caves are open to public) it is the ideal location for hikers and...

Czech Republic, PLACES

July 11, 2018

Classic Wedding Traditions in The Czech Republic

As we have discussed in previous posts, (like why Prague is the best city to have a wedding) Czech weddings are definitely something special, so we thought we’d discuss how this amazing moment is celebrated in Czech culture. Though most of the traditions found at Czech weddings are typically Christian traditions and can be found at...

History, NOSTALGIA

July 9, 2018

The Story of the Czech Stonehenge

You’ve all heard about the famous Stonehenge, the prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England, right? Well guess what… There is a Czech Stonehenge as well! In a pleasant environment surrounded by nature, a stone circle of giant stones was built in August of 2008. The stones were placed according to expert series of famous psychotronics by...

Czech Republic, PLACES

July 6, 2018

Midnight In Prague

Prague is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, home to historical castles, churches, and bridges. It is the fifth most visited city in Europe, and for a good reason; it is breathtakingly beautiful. “Cities were always like people, showing their varying personalities to the traveler. Depending on the city and on the traveler,...

PLACES, Prague

June 11, 2018

Šumava National Park (The Bohemian Fairytale)

“Not all who wander are lost” J. R. R. Tolkien There are so many places to explore, there are so many places to adore. Yet again, I have failed time and time again to discover a part of the world which instills a greater sense of tranquility in me than the Šumava National Park. Source:...

Czech Republic, PLACES, Wanderlust

June 4, 2018

American Students from Purdue University Enjoy Themselves in Prague

Dr. James Tanoos recently finished up a Study Abroad to Prague, Czech Republic with 30 students from Purdue University, USA. The trip was entitled “Purdue Polytechnic’s Central European Multinational Automobile Organization Supply Chain Experience”. Hearing from Dr. Tanoos, the students loved the beautiful city of Prague and thanks to his comprehensive report at his blog, today...

Czech Republic, LIFESTYLE

May 28, 2018

The Tragic 1895 Quicksand Disaster at the Town of Most

Imagine walking with your family, coming home from market when suddenly the buildings around you begin to crumble and the earth begins to swallow the people right in front of you. That is exactly what occurred in 1895 in a city called Most in Bohemia (now the Czech Republic) in the worst quicksand disaster in...

History, Movies, NOSTALGIA

May 14, 2018

The Old Town Hall of Prague by Count Lützow

What I am sharing today was a published extract from the speech delivered by Count Lützow (Lützow) W, D. LITT. OXON. PH.D. PRAG., at the Old Town Hall of Prague on the occasion of the visit of the Lord Mayor and Deputation of the Coronation of the city of London on the 18th of September,...

Architecture, Czech Republic, History

February 21, 2018

Zdeněk Fránek and The Incredible Skywalk

Zdeněk Fránek is an on edge architect who has created, among many other unusual structures in the Czech Republic, the infamous Skywalk. The Skywalk is an enormous wooden structure with a stainless steel and metal frame created as a scenic lookout tower for the beautiful surrounding landscape. Built together with the Brno-based architect and the construction company...

Architecture, CULTURE