My favourite places to visit in Prague in April 2024, including travel tips, weather and what to pack when you are heading off to Prague in spring. By the beginning of April, celebrations of spring and Easter are well underway. Easter is, of course, a movable celebration, but it usually falls between the end of March and the beginning of April. In 2024, Easter Good Friday is on 29 th of March 2024 and Easter Monday is on 1 April 2024. You'll find that some activities and events ... Read More about Visiting Prague in April 2024 – Travel Tips & Things to do
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What to pack for a trip to Prague (2024)
My practical tips on what to pack for a trip to Prague in 2024 with suggestions on what to bring depending on what season you are visiting. Prague is a very relaxed city fashion style-wise, and as such there are no hard rules. Within reason, anything goes! You’ll see that most Czech people prefer to dress casual unless they are going to a particular function. I’m sitting on my bedroom floor, surrounded by piles of clothes, shoes and bags, thinking what do I need to pack for my next Prague ... Read More about What to pack for a trip to Prague (2024)
Traditional Czech Beef Goulash Recipe
Easy to make traditional Czech beef goulash recipe and the ultimate comfort food to eat. This is a versatile recipe, that you can adapt to suit your taste. Great for a quick mid week dinner or a Sunday family gathering. Serve with traditional Czech flour or potato dumplings, boiled potatoes, potato pancakes (bramboraky) or a slice of rustic bread and accompanied by a nice Czech beer straight from the fridge. This is the most versatile recipe for traditional Czech beef goulash that you could ... Read More about Traditional Czech Beef Goulash Recipe
How to Avoid Prague Tourist Traps (2024)
Practical tips on how to avoid tourist traps in Prague in 2024 and how best to enjoy your visit to the Czech Republic capital, inc. eating out in the centre, changing money, getting taxi or guided tours. This one is really hard to write… I’m originally Czech, so how could I possibly write about Prague tourist traps and warn you off from visiting certain places or buying certain things in my favourite city? But as much as I feel protective of my home country, even I have to admit that not ... Read More about How to Avoid Prague Tourist Traps (2024)
How to fall in love with Prague…again!
So, this is not the best start ever, but the truth is that I was always more of a country girl than a town person. I'd always choose walking in the deepest countryside over a trip to an art exhibition or a museum. Prague was always part of my life, but I only started to appreciate what an amazing town it is when I moved away. I lived in Prague until I was about 9 years old and then moved to a little town just outside Prague. We were newcomers, which I only bitterly realised when a boy in ... Read More about How to fall in love with Prague…again!
11 things not to do in Prague (2024) & what to do instead
11 things not to do in Prague to help you to make the most of your visit - including practical tips based on local knowledge and how to avoid scams in Prague. On the whole, Prague is a very safe and civilised city. As long as you are taking sensible precautions, you’ll have a wonderful time here. But here are a few things that might make your visit a little easier and prepare you for your Prague visit. And to be clear, I’m not saying you should not do them if you really want to, but ... Read More about 11 things not to do in Prague (2024) & what to do instead