August 19, 2016
| Jeff Fritz
| All Posts, History & Present, Learn more about Czechs
In the late-night hours of 20-21 August, 1968, the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic was invaded by approximately 500,000 members of the combined armed forces of East Germany, Bulgaria, Hungary, and Poland lead by – who else? – the USSR. This military incursion was undertaken by the Warsaw Pact nations in order to put a stop to
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August 9, 2016
| Jeff Fritz
| All Posts, Trips Outside Prague
So now that you’re in the Czech Republic, are you planning to spend all your time hanging around the city? We all know Prague is beautiful, but there’s a lot more to see in this part of the country than just the capitol. If you never leave the Little Mother, then you’re going to miss
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August 3, 2016
| Jeff Fritz
| All Posts, Culture & Art, Insider's Tips, Uncategorized
A top quality vacuum cleaner keeps your residence tidy by eliminating dust and also particles from floors, furnishings, and also stairs. The big, tilt-and-push style of an upright vacuum is maybe among one of the most conventional kinds of vacuum cleaners, helpful for a range of surfaces including carpeting and hardwood floors. Despite their normally
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July 31, 2016
| Jeff Fritz
| All Posts, Culture & Art, News & Events
18 Aug – 4 Sept, 2016 Here in Prague every year for the last 13 years, August is the month when the circus comes to town. The event is the Letní Letná International Festival of New Circus and Theatre, and the place is Letenské Sady, the big park with the metronome and beer garden high
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July 14, 2016
| Jeff Fritz
| All Posts, Culture & Art, Practical Information
As always, when visiting beer gardens and other outdoor spaces in Prague, make sure you have cash with you as no one allows you to pay by card and there are not normally bank machines close-by. In addition to drinks, all of these gardens serve the usual Czech grilled food such as sausages, cheese, and
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