Earlier this evening I arrived in Bucharest. I came by bus and, after the 24-hour journey from Prague, my bum was suitably numb. I made the journey from Prague to Bucharest with Flixbus and the route was not as direct as I expected. Although I thought the bus would...
My (Limited) Experience of Prague Street Food
After four weeks of living in the Czech Republic, I have to admit my knowledge of Prague street food is still somewhat limited. Despite the fact that I’ve visited Prague a number of times and eaten street food on each occasion, my experience is mostly limited to different types...
12 Weird and Wonderful Things to See in Prague
Obviously, there are a lot more than 12 weird and wonderful things to see in Prague. It’s a big city that consists of 10 districts (Prague 1 — Prague 10). You could stay there a week and still only scratch the surface when it comes to things to see...
Why Do Czech Houses Have Two Numbers? (Learn the Secret of Those Red and Blue Plates)
Czech houses have two numbers! I never realized this until last week when I went to the travel clinic to get immunized against Hepatitis A. Google maps doesn’t work well on my phone so when I arrived in Prague on the day of my appointment I picked up a...
Downhill All the Way on the Petřín Funicular In Prague
The Petřín funicular in Prague is consists of 510 m of track and, at the steepest point, the incline of the hill it climbs is around 28º. Many people walking up a hill of this nature may find it hard work but, by funicular standards, the severity of the...
My First Encounter with a Black and Red Bug (In the Czech Republic)
Today I saw a black and red bug for the first time. I’m being very specific when I say this because my research suggests “black and red bug” is the insect’s official name. The Latin name is Lygaeus equestris. The only black and red bugs I ever saw in...
How Czech Money Compares to the Euro
I’ve been using Czech money for nearly a month now and I have to say that I like it. In fact, I prefer it to the euro and that’s my main currency. Before I arrived in the Czech Republic, I’d been using euros for over two-and-a-half years, but it...
Trying Not to Feel a Prick During My First Visit to a Travel Clinic
Today I went to a travel clinic in Prague. I wanted to get immunized against Hepatitis A. In some of the countries I plan on visiting soon it’s possible to catch Hepatitis A from food and water. It’s a dangerous disease so I’ve been wanting to sort this out...
How to Avoid Bank Fees and Get the Best Currency Conversion Rate
Banks are greedy. They want your money. When you are travelling, seldom offer the best currency conversion rate and have all kinds of other ways of making you pay. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be like that. There are ways to avoid bank fees and, if you are looking...
Swiss Army Knife Review: The Victorinox Spartan
I’ve been travelling with my Victorinox Spartan for more than three years and I’ve used it a lot, so I think I’m suitably qualified to write this Swiss Army Knife review. I know what the Spartan can and cannot do and I’m confident it will still be a valued...