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2:16 07.11.2008
Of the many fun facts about Prague Castle, one that I just recently
learned was that the
new guard's uniforms (made after Prague became capitalist and therefore touristy) were
designed by the costume designer for the film Amadeus—shot in Communist Prague—upon
request of Vaclav...
new guard's uniforms (made after Prague became capitalist and therefore touristy) were
designed by the costume designer for the film Amadeus—shot in Communist Prague—upon
request of Vaclav...
2:18 07.11.2008
One of the best things composer Bedrich Smetana did for Prague,
besides writing Ma Vlast,
was composing the opera Dalibor. Based on one of the Czech Republic's most famous
prisoners, Dalibor also lends his name to the tower in which he was imprisoned. While
waiting for execution,...
was composing the opera Dalibor. Based on one of the Czech Republic's most famous
prisoners, Dalibor also lends his name to the tower in which he was imprisoned. While
waiting for execution,...
18:06 05.11.2008
The Pushkin Museum is the place to go for art geniuses from across the
continent. Named
for one of Moscow's pre-eminent authors, the name is the only truly Russian part of this
museum. Nevertheless, the architecture is magnificent and the works of art (especially
the...
for one of Moscow's pre-eminent authors, the name is the only truly Russian part of this
museum. Nevertheless, the architecture is magnificent and the works of art (especially
the...
2:21 07.11.2008
Prague is a great place to find some out-there art in unexpected
places. An example: the
St. Wenceslas statue in Wenceslas Square. It's a popular meeting place in the center of
town and part of Prague's vibrant celebration of past, present, and future. But for the
real fun—and a...
St. Wenceslas statue in Wenceslas Square. It's a popular meeting place in the center of
town and part of Prague's vibrant celebration of past, present, and future. But for the
real fun—and a...
2:24 07.11.2008
The icon of Zizkov is the Zizkov Tower. The tower was once erected to
block out foreign
signals during Prague's days under the Iron Curtain. Now it is a tower that broadcasts
reality television to the locals and a hot spot for foreigners with unbeatable views of
the city that can...
signals during Prague's days under the Iron Curtain. Now it is a tower that broadcasts
reality television to the locals and a hot spot for foreigners with unbeatable views of
the city that can...
18:08 05.11.2008
As a relatively attractive and young female, I should really like the
Moscow club scene
as it's completely catered to my demographic (along with the crazy supermodel and
super-rich folks). However, I'm not one for the nightlife here. There is a ton of
face-control here, most of...
as it's completely catered to my demographic (along with the crazy supermodel and
super-rich folks). However, I'm not one for the nightlife here. There is a ton of
face-control here, most of...
18:10 05.11.2008
Moscow has some of the most gorgeous Metro stations in the world;
another reason to pick
public transportation over costly and sometimes sketchy cabs. There's crown molding,
frescoes, murals, statues, chandeliers, marble staircases…definitely not your standard
tube stops. The best...
public transportation over costly and sometimes sketchy cabs. There's crown molding,
frescoes, murals, statues, chandeliers, marble staircases…definitely not your standard
tube stops. The best...
2:28 07.11.2008
Prague is an opera-loving city. Mozart, an Austrian by birth, claimed Prague as his second
home--you'll even see a children's book here about the Maestro in Prague named for a
famous quote of his, "My Praguers Understand Me." Composers such as Smetana and Dvorak
have their Prague digs...
home--you'll even see a children's book here about the Maestro in Prague named for a
famous quote of his, "My Praguers Understand Me." Composers such as Smetana and Dvorak
have their Prague digs...
18:12 05.11.2008
I'm not a huge fan of boat tours, but Moscow has a rather impressive
one that gives a
unique view of the city from the Moscow River (not as great as St. Petersburg's, but I'll
get to that shortly). The tour will take you pas the Kremlin and show off many of
Moscow's other...
unique view of the city from the Moscow River (not as great as St. Petersburg's, but I'll
get to that shortly). The tour will take you pas the Kremlin and show off many of
Moscow's other...
2:30 07.11.2008
A former flour mill, the Kampa Museum is the highlight of Kampa Park. From the museum,
bankside views of the Vltava are far less crowded than they are from the Charles Bridge.
Plenty of trees offer shade for an afternoon nap (just keep your valuables on guard) or a
perch from which...
bankside views of the Vltava are far less crowded than they are from the Charles Bridge.
Plenty of trees offer shade for an afternoon nap (just keep your valuables on guard) or a
perch from which...
18:14 05.11.2008
As with many European countries, be careful when withdrawing cash from
the ATM. This is
the easiest way to pull out rubles while in Moscow, and automated teller machines/cash
points are seemingly on every corner. Don't let any stranger approach or distract you
while you're pulling...
the easiest way to pull out rubles while in Moscow, and automated teller machines/cash
points are seemingly on every corner. Don't let any stranger approach or distract you
while you're pulling...
2:40 07.11.2008
Stop in the adjacent cafe after enjoying what is one of the best free art experiences in
the city. Its roster includes Yoko Ono and Christo, and the lobby exhibitions are
free—as is the entire museum on Mondays. Adults pay CZK 200 ($9.40) and students and
seniors pay a mere CZK100...
the city. Its roster includes Yoko Ono and Christo, and the lobby exhibitions are
free—as is the entire museum on Mondays. Adults pay CZK 200 ($9.40) and students and
seniors pay a mere CZK100...
18:15 05.11.2008
Taking cabs in Moscow is a pretty hit-or-miss situation, especially
coming in from the
airport where fares can be raised at will (especially if you don't speak the language or
are an obvious-looking foreigner). If you are entering Moscow through Sheremetyevo
Airport, check out the...
airport where fares can be raised at will (especially if you don't speak the language or
are an obvious-looking foreigner). If you are entering Moscow through Sheremetyevo
Airport, check out the...
2:42 07.11.2008
The commonly asked question in Prague (especially from Americans) is something along the
lines of: “What the hell is up with all the puppets?” Prague’s more touristy
areas have marionette shops on practically every corner. The art of puppetry has been a
popular form in Prague since...
lines of: “What the hell is up with all the puppets?” Prague’s more touristy
areas have marionette shops on practically every corner. The art of puppetry has been a
popular form in Prague since...
2:52 07.11.2008
A perfect blend of Czech and Irish musicians...where have we heard that before?
Right...Sunday night when Markéta Irglová and Glen Hansard earned their Oscars
performing "Falling Slowly" from Once. And since that song hasn't gotten any downtime on
our iPods, we were thrilled to hear...
Right...Sunday night when Markéta Irglová and Glen Hansard earned their Oscars
performing "Falling Slowly" from Once. And since that song hasn't gotten any downtime on
our iPods, we were thrilled to hear...
3:01 07.11.2008
Clown and Bard is a rare treat, offering free breakfast in what turns
into a bar at
night, a friendly staff, 24-hour access, and a single room (with shared bathroom) for
$25.62 USD (500 CZK) a night. The dearth of American study-abroads will give way in June
to a large mix of...
night, a friendly staff, 24-hour access, and a single room (with shared bathroom) for
$25.62 USD (500 CZK) a night. The dearth of American study-abroads will give way in June
to a large mix of...
18:25 05.11.2008
One of the other theatre greats to have come from Moscow was
Constantin Stanislavksi, the
granddaddy of method acting and modern theatre. The director once used his house—which
includes a theatre built into a salon—for rehearsals and intimate shows, including
a handful of opera...
granddaddy of method acting and modern theatre. The director once used his house—which
includes a theatre built into a salon—for rehearsals and intimate shows, including
a handful of opera...
3:03 07.11.2008
Travel light if you're going to Caterina Hostel. Perched three flights
up a rather large
marble staircase within an apartment building, there are no elevators. However, it's a
great way to work off the calories from those pesky Sopronis at night. This is a great
hostel: clean,...
marble staircase within an apartment building, there are no elevators. However, it's a
great way to work off the calories from those pesky Sopronis at night. This is a great
hostel: clean,...
3:05 07.11.2008
The Loreto looks like the Baroque period threw up all over Hradcany
and invited some
monks to live in it, leaving it one of the most remarkable structures in what is a
remarkable district in general. Inside this monastery, which hosts the bones of St.
Wilgefortis and another two...
monks to live in it, leaving it one of the most remarkable structures in what is a
remarkable district in general. Inside this monastery, which hosts the bones of St.
Wilgefortis and another two...
18:30 05.11.2008
The Oruzheyaya Palata (the Armoury) is the jewel-box of the Kremlin
and houses
collections of the Russian State and Church. This is one of the most overrun places in
the Kremlin (speaking in terms of tourism), so you will receive a specific time to visit
on your ticket. When you...
collections of the Russian State and Church. This is one of the most overrun places in
the Kremlin (speaking in terms of tourism), so you will receive a specific time to visit
on your ticket. When you...
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