A Long Weekend In Prague
#17
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Great TR as always Daniel. IIRC you normally travel to the more exotic destinations on your Kiwi passport. Did you go on the UK passport this time for quicker entry into Europe or due to worries about the stamps in the Kiwi passport raising questions?
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That fruit looks amazing....
Another great report from you. I love how your photography turns an "ordinary" destination such as the Czech Republic into something extraordinary that comes to life...it's a real talent!
Looking forward to you making me look good in our epic adventure next month! </teaser>
Another great report from you. I love how your photography turns an "ordinary" destination such as the Czech Republic into something extraordinary that comes to life...it's a real talent!
Looking forward to you making me look good in our epic adventure next month! </teaser>
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#21
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Dubai
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Thank you, stu1985. Yes, Prague definitely exceeded my high expectations.
Cheers, BorussiaMG.
Many thanks, grandgourmand. I had been warned before by my friends that Prague would be full of tourists so wasn't too plussed. A bit like going to Disneyland I guess, all part of the experience.
Thank you, justforfun. Yes, Prague will be a great place to enjoy the European summer.
Cheers, mike&co. Yes, was great to handle and fire some of these weapons I normally only see in the movies.
Thank you, themapelligroup. Just preparing another TR at the moment and hopefully should be ready shortly.
Thanks, karung99.
Many thanks, GeminisTwin. I really enjoyed my short time in this beautiful city.
Cool! Maybe the VW had a new paintjob?
Cheers, Khiaao.
Thank you, aw, was a great way to escape the desert heat in Dubai at the moment.
Haha! Yes, we joked that she defintiely castrated him.
Thank you, dickerso.
Cheers, BorussiaMG.
Thanks, karung99.
Cheers, Khiaao.
Thank you, aw, was a great way to escape the desert heat in Dubai at the moment.
Haha! Yes, we joked that she defintiely castrated him.
Thank you, dickerso.
#22
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Join Date: Jul 2013
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Lots of tasty fruit.
That fruit looks amazing....
Another great report from you. I love how your photography turns an "ordinary" destination such as the Czech Republic into something extraordinary that comes to life...it's a real talent!
Looking forward to you making me look good in our epic adventure next month! </teaser>
That fruit looks amazing....
Another great report from you. I love how your photography turns an "ordinary" destination such as the Czech Republic into something extraordinary that comes to life...it's a real talent!
Looking forward to you making me look good in our epic adventure next month! </teaser>
#25
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Prague is one of my favorite cities in the world! Have you ever tried the free walking tours of the city? I did it the last time I went and it was enjoyable (albeit long and way behind schedule). There was also a very good public music festival in the main square going on when I was there.
Also, thanks for the pictures at the Museum of Communism. I've been twice and wanted to go both times, but it just didn't work out.
I take it y'all didn't go to the seven-story club, Karlovy lázně? Some of my best memories (that I can't remember) are from that place. Good times, good times...
Also, thanks for the pictures at the Museum of Communism. I've been twice and wanted to go both times, but it just didn't work out.
I take it y'all didn't go to the seven-story club, Karlovy lázně? Some of my best memories (that I can't remember) are from that place. Good times, good times...
#26
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Great report and photos! And interesting to hear your perspective on the "too touristy" discussion - everyone talks about Prague being over-touristed these days (and for that reason I've been hesitant to visit). But yet it looks like...a normal city. I guess the folks that complain about it having too many tourists were lucky to discover it in a time when it was off the map, but with the Internet at all, there just aren't too many of those places anymore. Looks great to me though - I'll have to make it over there.
#28
Join Date: Jan 2013
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I went to Prague in 2002 and spent 24 hours in the city before flooding sent us scurrying back to the airport and out again. I've been meaning to go back ever since but your report just might be the catalyst for a booking. Thanks!
#30
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Many thanks, MatthewLAX.
Prague is one of my favorite cities in the world! Have you ever tried the free walking tours of the city? I did it the last time I went and it was enjoyable (albeit long and way behind schedule). There was also a very good public music festival in the main square going on when I was there.
Also, thanks for the pictures at the Museum of Communism. I've been twice and wanted to go both times, but it just didn't work out.
I take it y'all didn't go to the seven-story club, Karlovy lázně? Some of my best memories (that I can't remember) are from that place. Good times, good times...
Also, thanks for the pictures at the Museum of Communism. I've been twice and wanted to go both times, but it just didn't work out.
I take it y'all didn't go to the seven-story club, Karlovy lázně? Some of my best memories (that I can't remember) are from that place. Good times, good times...
Great report and photos! And interesting to hear your perspective on the "too touristy" discussion - everyone talks about Prague being over-touristed these days (and for that reason I've been hesitant to visit). But yet it looks like...a normal city. I guess the folks that complain about it having too many tourists were lucky to discover it in a time when it was off the map, but with the Internet at all, there just aren't too many of those places anymore. Looks great to me though - I'll have to make it over there.
Many thanks, snabbu, always a great pleasure to get positive feedback on my photography from my travels.