Czech Airlines is the World's fifth oldest airline still in operation. The airline was founded on October 6th 1923 - it was originally called ČSA Československé státní aerolinie (Czechoslovak State Airlines). Just in case you wondered about the older airlines: KLM (1919), Aviatica (1919), Qantas (1920) and Aeroflot (1923). To celebrate their 95th birthday, Czech … Continue reading 95 Years of CSA Czech Airlines Cabin Crew Uniforms
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Crispin Glover’s Chateau (Zámek), Konárovice, Czech Republic
Crispin Glover is an American actor known for playing eccentric roles such as George McFly in Back to the Future and the Thin Man in Charlie's Angels. Here is a classic scene from Back to the Future where George tries to tell Lorraine that he is her destiny. I found Crispin's chateau (zámek in Czech) on … Continue reading Crispin Glover’s Chateau (Zámek), Konárovice, Czech Republic
Lime Electric Scooters arrive in Prague, Czech Republic
26th October 2018 update: Lime Scooters 'temporarily' banned by Prague 2. Apparently, Lime didn't ask Prague 2 before deploying the scooters also Prague 2 residents have been complaining about riding on pavements and leaving scooters in a random places. The Prague 2 website (in Czech) has the announcement http://urad.praha2.cz/V-rijnu-Prahu-2-zaplavily-elektrokolobezky.html I checked the Lime app this … Continue reading Lime Electric Scooters arrive in Prague, Czech Republic
Jacob’s Restaurant, Prague, Czech Republic – re-opened as Oasis by the River
July 2019 update: The restaurant has now changed to https://www.oasisbytheriver.cz/?lang=en I haven't tried it yet. Jacob's Restaurant now occupies the space that used to be Oliva Restaurant. Oliva wasn't a bad place but suffered by being too expensive for a mid-week night, not quite good enough for a Saturday. Jacob's seem to have remedied the cost element with a … Continue reading Jacob’s Restaurant, Prague, Czech Republic – re-opened as Oasis by the River
Belles Fleurs, Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic – somewhere to avoid
Belles Fleurs has several outlets in Prague and also an online store. My nearest branch is near IP Pavlova metro station and tram stops. They have a lot of flowers outside. On the afternoon of Monday 17th September, I picked up three bunches of five yellow roses. The assistant, clipped the ends from the stems, hand tied … Continue reading Belles Fleurs, Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic – somewhere to avoid
The Slav Epic Exhibition, Municipal House (Obecní dům), Prague, Czech Republic
The Slav Epic is a series of large paintings by artist Alfons Mucha. It's quite different to his usual Art Nouveau work, which you'll probably recognise below. Obecní dům is a spectacular building and always worth a visit. The Mucha exhibition is in two large rooms on the third floor - there is an elevator although I … Continue reading The Slav Epic Exhibition, Municipal House (Obecní dům), Prague, Czech Republic
Maso je maso Steak & Burger Restaurant, Prague, Czech Republic – closed?
July 2019 update: The restaurant has been closed for at least a week. There are still chairs and tables inside. Maso je maso (meat is meat) occupies the space where the Summa cum Laude used to be. The bar, open kitchen and bathrooms are the same but the restaurant interior has been re-decorated. Those who … Continue reading Maso je maso Steak & Burger Restaurant, Prague, Czech Republic – closed?
Gallery of Steel Figures, Prague, Czech Republic
The Gallery of Steel Figures has only been open a few weeks. The site was formally a wax museum. I never bothered to visit the wax museum, but was excited to see something new and unusual rise from the melted wax. We visited Sunday the 5th August late afternoon and were really impressed. Everything is made … Continue reading Gallery of Steel Figures, Prague, Czech Republic
Czech Repubrick, Prague, Czech Republic
Czech Repubrick is a Lego model exhibition located in the basement of Hamleys* Toy Store Prague. I love Lego! Doesn't everybody love Lego? When I was a kid, Lego just came in boxes of bricks, baseplates and wheels - you invented something every time. These days, there seem to be more pre-designed sets with instructions … Continue reading Czech Repubrick, Prague, Czech Republic
Exhibition of Paintings by Martina Krupičková, Prague, Czech Republic
Thursday 19th April evening, I attended the opening party for an exhibition of Paintings by renowned Czech artist Martina Krupičková https://martinakrupickova.com/. The exhibition is integrated into the showroom of 'Luxury Sleeping' http://www.postele-ls.cz/ (high-end beds and bedding) and runs until 31st May. There is also a prize draw - anyone who purchases a Kuperus or Pullman bed before the … Continue reading Exhibition of Paintings by Martina Krupičková, Prague, Czech Republic
