Budapest Having spent time in Budapest just five years ago it was a bit of a shock seeing the recent changes. On our last visit we were amazed by the “most beautiful McDonalds in the world” (HERE) and the city seemed to have a McDonalds every few blocks. There were also a few Burger KingsContinue reading “Hamburgers Conquer Central Europe”
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Franz Kafka, Prague’s Favorite Son
Prague seems to not just celebrate the life of Franz Kafka but to embrace his sense of the bizarre found in his writings. One popular attraction in the city is a giant rotating head of Franz Kafka made of a coil of polished stainless steel. Kafka t-shirts are also a popular item in the touristContinue reading “Franz Kafka, Prague’s Favorite Son”
Dancing House Prague
On the Rašín Embankment on the Vltava River in Prague stands “The Dancing House”, sometimes referred to by its nickname Fred and Ginger. The structure is so unique that the building is recognized around the world. It was erected on the site of a building destroyed by the U.S. bombing of Prague in World WarContinue reading “Dancing House Prague”
The Prague Astronomical Clock
Visiting Old Town Prague In The Czech Republic In the center of Old Town Prague on the face of the medieval town hall is a truly remarkable clock. Its origins date back to the year 1410 AD when the city was the capital of the Czech Republic. The Prague Astronomical Clock is the third-oldest astronomicalContinue reading “The Prague Astronomical Clock”
Hell Squared In Hungary
We’ve done a great deal of traveling with a fair amount in third world countries and maybe it’s that I’m getting older but the past 24 hours have come near to hellish. We planned this trip to start in the Balkans with the first half ending in Budapest. The plan next had us taking aContinue reading “Hell Squared In Hungary”
Prague (Praha), The Czech Republic
Peddle boats fill the river throughout the day on the weekend. A truly amazing city. Mazes of cobblestone streets, castles and churches around every corner with layers of amazing gardens climbing the hillsides. In the evening at dusk people are drawn to the river as if it’s a celebration of another beautiful day in thisContinue reading “Prague (Praha), The Czech Republic”
The Intentional Travelers 