The only poisonous (jedovatý) snake in the Czech Republic is an adder (zmije). The poison shouldn't kill you but the very young and old should seek medical help immediately. The adder is apparently endangered and likely to hide from humans. Many people have Ophidiophobia and just seeing a snake, poisonous or not, will really freak … Continue reading Snakes in the Czech Republic – should you move home if you see one?
Hilton Hotel Prague
You can travel the World only to fall in love with the girl next door! And that's exactly how I felt after spending a Saturday night in the Hilton Prague. Who knew that such a great Hilton was so close? Here's my review. I try and book Hilton hotels, from Waldorf Astoria to Hampton Inn, … Continue reading Hilton Hotel Prague
Living Well Health Club at the Hilton Hotel Prague
We enjoyed our stay at the Hilton Prague (review here). The Living Well Health Club is also available to non-guests, albeit a quite a hefty price, so I'm reviewing it separately. If you're staying in an Executive Room in the hotel, you can wear your room bathrobes and slippers and head to the mezzanine floor. … Continue reading Living Well Health Club at the Hilton Hotel Prague
Bistro 33, Vinohrady, Prague
Bistro 33 refurbished their garden a few months ago - I remember Steven Trumpfheller, from the recently closed U Emy Destinnové restaurant, was cooking for the opening party barbeque. With the Summer in full swing, we thought we'd try the dinner menu. The restaurant looks inviting (the other side of that board says 'garden open'). … Continue reading Bistro 33, Vinohrady, Prague
Can you rely on TripAdvisor when choosing a restaurant in Prague?
I use TripAdvisor for both Hotels and Restaurants. For hotels, I tend to read multiple reviews before I decide if I want to stay at the hotel. For restaurants, I'm more likely to look at 'restaurants near me' by highest ranking. I hate the TripAdvisor interface, both on PC and mobile. It's both clunky and … Continue reading Can you rely on TripAdvisor when choosing a restaurant in Prague?
Tamarind Tree Restaurant, Prague
Tamarind Tree was started by chef Ladislav Dvořák - he was previously a Chef de partie (line cook) at Prague's Mandarin Oriental Hotel restaurant. The concept has always been Asian street food, offered at various Prague events and as a guest menu in some Prague restaurants. I may have tasted Chef Dvořák's food at a … Continue reading Tamarind Tree Restaurant, Prague
English inventor Richard Browning flies in Prague
Richard Browning is an English inventor, entrepreneur and speaker. He founded Gravity Industries Ltd in March 2017, the company behind the 'Daedalus Mark 1', a Jet Suit that uses several miniature jet engines to achieve vertical flight. On Tuesday 2nd March 2019, he flew his jet suit along the Vltava river in Prague. As is … Continue reading English inventor Richard Browning flies in Prague
Clocxit – UK Time up to two hours different for seven months of the year
1st April noon update: Hopefully those who read this article before noon soon realised that today was April Fool's Day - sadly it could easily be true, especially when you look at the mess UK Politicians have made of Brexit. The hour you lost at the weekend might be one you never get back - … Continue reading Clocxit – UK Time up to two hours different for seven months of the year
David Černý’s Miminka (Babies) return to the Žižkov Tower, Prague
The Žižkov Tower (Czech: Žižkovský vysílač) stands 216 metres (709 feet) tall and was built between 1985 and 1992. The Tower was designed by architect Václav Aulický and structural engineer Jiří Kozák. The design of the tower divides opinion among Prague residents - it certainly doesn't blend sympathetically with the architecture of Prague. Imagine that someone … Continue reading David Černý’s Miminka (Babies) return to the Žižkov Tower, Prague
Party at the Corinthia Hotel, Prague, Czech Republic
The Corinthia Prague is a luxury hotel that sits on a hill overlooking Prague. There are views all the way to Prague Castle and it's just two metro stops from the centre. The metro stop Vyšehrad is just a few steps from the hotel entrance. Here's a painting of the hotel and surroundings courtesy of … Continue reading Party at the Corinthia Hotel, Prague, Czech Republic
