Capture the Colour 2013- Photo Contest
Last year, Travel Supermarket launched a photo contest for travel bloggers called Capture the Colour. It was so successful, that this year they are doing it again. I had never heard of this contest...
View ArticleFive Weeks in Europe- Our Itinerary’s Hits and Misses
Not long ago, Mike and I returned home from our amazing honeymoon. We spent five weeks in Europe, experiencing everything from small lakeside villages in the mountains, to one of the world’s most...
View ArticleThe Bone Church- Sedlec Ossuary, Kutna Hora
Flipping through a brochure offering excursions from Prague, I came to a listing for the UNESCO Heritage Site, Kutna Hora. “Silver mining town…former Royal Mint…15th century stone fountain…” Sounds...
View ArticlePhoto of the Week: John Lennon Wall, Prague
In 1980 after the death of John Lennon, an image of the former Beatle member was painted on an ordinary wall, in a secluded square across from the French Embassy in Prague. Soon after, the youth of...
View ArticlePleasant Surprises in Prague
I’ve come to accept the fact that I am an emotional traveller. On more than one occasion, I’ve been moved to tears by places I’ve visited. Sometimes it’s because I’m overwhelmed by the beauty, other...
View ArticlePrague’s Famous Astronomical Clock
Prague, with all its medieval charm and beauty, is a main attraction in and of itself. The city has so much to offer adoring visitors, but it’s a clock that attracts some of the biggest crowds,...
View ArticleA Walk Through Prague: Part One- Prague’s Old Town
Arriving in Prague, I was speechless. I almost had to pinch myself to make sure what I was seeing was in fact real, and not a scene torn from the pages of a children’s fairytale book. You see, Prague...
View ArticleA Walk Through Prague: Part Two- Prague’s Lesser Town and Castle Quarter
In Part One of our walk around Prague, we explored the Old Town, enjoying the architecture and atmosphere of Old Town Square, and the contrasts of the Jewish Quarter. When we last left off, we were...
View ArticleKutna Hora, Czech Republic- Getting to Know the City of Silver
As much as I adored Prague, I was eager to make a day trip out of town to explore a bit more of the Czech Republic. We decided to visit the sleepy Bohemian town of Kutná Hora, as it was only a short...
View ArticlePrague at Night- Photo Series
My favourite time of day to explore Prague was late at night. After dark, the crowds of tourists disappear, but the city is still very much alive. Seeing Prague’s important monuments and buildings lit...
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