Czech Republic Travel Guide

Czechoslovakia, kidnapped by communism, escaped through the 1989 Velvet Revolution. It then under went a velvet divorce - to become the Czech Republic, once again. This sometimes turbulent area at the heart of central europe has now fully embraced capitalism, and has went on to become the tourist capital of the region.

The Czech Republic joined the European Union at the start of 2004, the opening up of the boarders has made the country a tourist hot spot, and rightly so. This combined with the low prices, the welcoming and friendly natives, and the huge amount that this country has to offer, makes it a must on any European holiday list.

Prague is at the heart and the Capital of this "new" old nation. Prague has much to offer the traveler, from great priced hotels, arguably the best beer in Europe, and culture till it is coming out of your ears.

If you need to escape from the bustle of Prague there is the Spa towns of Western Bohemia, the home of beer at Plzen, or Cesky Krumlov where art and architecture flows from every brick in the small medieval town.

Go Skiing, watch football, see some of the best Ice hokey outside of North America, walk in alpine hills that are unspoiled by the masses, or just simply lie in the park listening to an out door festival. The one and only thing missing from a holiday in the Czech Republic is the sea, however that is more than made up for with the many rivers and great lakes.

Traveling around the country is fairly easy. Most young Czechs speak English, especially in Prague, and the older generation will speak German, however most Czechs speaks two of three languages. The buses run on time, the trains are cheap, it is easy and cheaper than most places in Europe to hire a car, and from Prague and Brno there are many tours for the day and longer.

The Czech Republic is criss-crossed with walking and cycling routes - there is even a cycle route from Prague to Vienna, an amazing journey in the summer - impossible in the winter as temperatures drop below zero and the snows fall. That is the time to head to the north of the country and visit the mountains for the ski season.

This Prague City and Czech Travel Guide is a bit different from the usual. It is written by a non-czech who has fallen in love with Prague and the Czech Republic. I've been to all the places I write about in this guide and have a passion for Prague.