Sister Kenny and Polio in Czechoslovakia

Today we are looking at a bit of unknown history about polio in Czechoslovakia and the Czech influence that would become a part of the polio wars. Poliomyelitis or polio is a highly contagious disease that can cause paralysis of the legs, hands and respiratory muscles. It’s basically a bullet trying to kill specific parts...

History, NOSTALGIA

October 20, 2017

The Lovely Chateau Mcely Hotel, Spa & Much More

The lovely Chateau Mcely, the former home of the Thurn-Taxis noble family, is situated only 35 miles from Prague, and is surrounded by the St. George Forest and an English park. It offers luxury accommodations, a nature spa, gourmet dining experiences, unforgettable weddings and much more. The Czech branch of the Princely House of Thurn and...

Hotels, PLACES

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August 28, 2017

The Delicious Czech Style Spa Wafers

Oplatky or Wafers are something Czech people are not known well enough for. Czechs have been making wafers since before the 1800s when in almost every spa they would make the wafers and then sprinkle them with sugar for spa guests daily. Not like the traditional wafers found in the US, these Czech spa wafers...

Food, LIFESTYLE

May 17, 2017

The Alchymist Grand Hotel and Spa in Prague

Located right next to the U.S. Embassy, the Alchymist Grand Hotel and Spa in Prague is located in the most prestigious part of the historical center, just a five minute walk from Charles Bridge. Housed in a landmark building, the Alchymist Grand Hotel is a UNESCO protected Baroque landmark. For this structure was once known as the “House at...

Hotels, PLACES

March 20, 2017

Mark Twain’s Visit to Mariánské Lázně

Mariánské Lázně is a spa town located in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It is a relatively young town and was not even declared a spa town until 1818. At one time, Mariánské Lázně was a marshy valley but during the mid 19th century it was transformed into a beautiful city which...

History, NOSTALGIA

February 6, 2017

An Abandoned Spa with Healing Waters

Let’s step back in time today and travel to an abandoned spa with healing waters in Běloves. These mineral springs have been known and used since before the end of the 14th century. In fact, Albrecht Václav Eusebius z Valdštejna (or Albrecht von Wallenstein) born 1583 and died 1634 was a Bohemian military leader and politician who offered his...

NOSTALGIA, Time Warp

April 5, 2016

The Spa Towns of Czech Republic

The Czech Republic is known for it’s natural springs of mineral and thermal water. Therefore, there are many world renowned spa towns in and around the Czech Republic. Used for beauty and medical purposes, Czech spas are said to heal skin and rejuvenate complexions, leaving your skin smooth to the touch and clear to the...

Czech Republic, PLACES