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"The Czechia I actually know — beyond the postcard sights."
— Lukáš, Prague
About the Author
Hi, I'm Lukáš.
Based in Prague, I help travelers discover the best places to visit across Czechia, from iconic landmarks to hidden gems that most tourists never find.
My goal is to make planning your Czech adventure simple, authentic and unforgettable.
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Prague Christmas Markets
Mulled wine, market stalls and a city at its most magical.
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City Guide
Prague Travel Guide
The essential first-timer's guide to the City of a Hundred Spires.
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Itinerary
Czech Republic Itinerary: 7 Days
A well-paced week: Prague, Krumlov, spa towns and Moravian wine country.
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Castles
Best Castles in the Czech Republic
A local's route through the country's most spectacular fortresses.
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Day Trips
Best Day Trips from Prague
Twelve day trips you can actually pull off — with real train times.
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Food & Drink
Czech Food Guide
What to eat, where to eat it, and the dishes worth a second helping.
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Off the Path
Hidden Gems of Czechia
Quiet towns, forgotten castles and forest chapels most travelers miss.
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Tours
Best Tours in Prague
Which tours are worth it — reviewed honestly by a local.
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Spa Towns
Best Spa Towns in Czechia
Karlovy Vary, Mariánské Lázně and the quieter side of West Bohemia.
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Food & Drink
Czech Beer Guide
What to order, how to drink it, and the etiquette nobody explains.
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City Guide
Things to Do in Brno
Castles, catacombs and the student energy that makes Czechia's second city worth an overnight stay.
Read the guideRight Now in Czechia · Winter 2026
What to know if you're traveling this winter.
November and December are Prague's quietest weeks of the year — cold air, short days and the market stalls going up. A few honest notes from Prague to make the trip smoother.
Christmas Markets
Prague's markets open at the end of November
The markets usually open around the first Advent weekend. Prague City Tourism lists Wenceslas Square's 2026 market for 28 November 2026 – 6 January 2027, 10am to 10pm — check the official Prague tourism website for each square's dates.
Christmas markets guide Warm up indoors — check Prague experiencesTop Destinations
Six places every visitor should know.
Bohemia
Prague
The living heart of Central Europe — spires, cobblestones and a thousand years of stories.
South Bohemia
Český Krumlov
A UNESCO fairytale wrapped in a bend of the Vltava.
Central Bohemia
Kutná Hora
Silver-mining wealth, a Gothic cathedral, and Europe's most haunting chapel.
West Bohemia
Karlovy Vary
Belle-époque colonnades, hot mineral springs and a grand hotel.
Moravia
Brno
Czechia's second city — modernist architecture and a lively student pulse.
South Moravia
Mikulov
Whitewashed wine cellars beneath a limestone chateau.
Skip the Lines
Skip the Line at Czechia's Top Sights.
Prague Castle and other timed-entry sights can sell out on busy weekends — book before you go and keep your tickets on your phone.
Off the Beaten Path
Hidden Gems of Czechia.
Six quiet corners of the country that reward travelers willing to stray from the guidebook.
Třeboň
Renaissance fishpond town of moated walls, smoked carp and quiet spa afternoons.
Telč
UNESCO renaissance square lined with pastel arcaded houses and a mirror-still pond.
Litomyšl
UNESCO baroque chateau town of arcades, sgraffito facades and calm cultural evenings.
Kuks
Dramatic baroque hospital complex above the Elbe with Braun's allegorical stone statues.
Tiské Stěny
Otherworldly sandstone rock town of towers, gorges and shadowed forest passages.
Bohemian Switzerland
Sandstone canyons, pine ridges and the iconic Pravčická brána rock arch.
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The weekend edition
Prague
in 48 Hours
Two days. A city worth getting lost in.
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