Author: Mike Shubic
Aria Hotel: A symphony of hospitality excellence
On our last night in the Czech Republic, we stayed at the boutique Aria Hotel in Prague—and to our utter delight, had been upgraded to a suite. This extraordinarily extravagant hotel is but a stones throw from the Prague Castle and the famed Charles Bridge. In 2014 and 2015, Aria...
Read moreChanging of the Guards in Athens
Whether you’ve been to Athens or not, you’re no doubt familiar with the amazing monolithic structures left behind by the Romans some 2000 years ago. What you may not be familiar with is the incredibly unique and entertaining Changing of the Guards in Athens at Syntagma Square. Each hour, on...
Read moreChâteau Mcely: A forest retreat in CZ
An amazing hideaway from the city rush of Prague is the picturesque central Bohemian village of Mcely. Resting upon a bluff overlooking Mcely is the five-star Chateau Mcely hotel, owned by James and Inez Cusumano. The Chateau is a perfect destination for romantic getaways, a spa break, weddings and also...
Read moreČeský Krumlov Castle
Český Krumlov in the Czech Republic is an outstanding example of a small, central European, medieval town whose architectural heritage has remained intact thanks to its peaceful evolution over more than five centuries. It’s a place that is easy to fall in love with, as I certainly did. The town...
Read moreNovotel Hotel in Prague
While in Prague recently I stayed at the Novotel Hotel, which we found to be a very hip and contemporary place to hang our hat for a few days. The location is quite good as well, just a short walk to the famed Wenceslas Square, where the National Museum is...
Read morePlevel Restaurant does Raw in Prague
If you're not familiar with traditional Czech cuisine, it typically consists of roast pork (or some sort of beef) with dumplings (more like steamed bread) and sauerkraut, along with thicker soups and stew cooked with vegetables and meats, often with heavy cream. Not the most healthful or gastronomic food in...
Read morePrague Estate Theatre
The Prague Estate Theatre is one of the most beautiful and historic theaters in all of Europe. Built by German aristocrat František Antonín Count Nostitz Rieneck, this theater brought charm and culture to the city of Prague. It took nearly two years to construct the opulent venue, which officially opened...
Read moreZizkov Tower: World’s second ugliest structure
In the Bohemian capital city of Prague, amid a sea of historic charm, an unsightly landmark stains the horizon like a blob of ink. The Zizkov Television Tower, affectionately known as the “second ugliest building in the world” (first is the Morris A. Mechanic Theater in Baltimore, Maryland), was built...
Read moreExploring Mikulov, then back to Prague
Today we arrived in Mikulov, an enchanting, almost fairytale-like town in the midst of a stunning countryside. Vineyards surround the town in all directions. Just on the outskirt of the main square is a butte known as Svatý kopeček (Holy Hill) that we climbed. The Holy Hill provides some stunning...
Read moreCzech road trip continues to Lednice, Valtice and Bořetice
Today we went saw the stunning Lednice Chateau, which is one of the most beautiful complexes in the English Neo-Gothic style I think I've seen in Europe. It's also one of the most popular tourist attractions in southern Monrovia, Czech Republic. While we were there we saw some filming going...
Read moreBrno to Velké Bílovice
After getting ready for another fun-filled adventure in the southern Monrovia region of the Czech Republic, we made our way down to the restaurant near the lobby of the Hotel Grandezza, to have some breakfast. While sipping an outstanding cup of cappuccino, we noticed some commotion going on behind us...apparently...
Read moreKutná Hora, then to Brno
This morning we left Mcely and headed to Kutná Hora. In the historical town center are three very popular sights, the Unesco Church of St Barbara, The Bone Church, and Cathedral of Our Lady at Sedlec. While the Cathedral of Our Lady at Sedlec was nice, we had seen a...
Read moreA day of dual chateaus
We left Prague fairly early this morning and drove to the central Bohemian village of Nymburk, which is home to the lovely Chateau Loučeň. This château was originally the summer cottage for a Duke, whose disdain for dirty money required that his butler wash and iron his money. His maid's...
Read moreClassical concert, river cruise and local vino
Today would mark our last full day in Prague before heading south to the Moravian region of the country. This morning we strolled through the Prague Castle Gardens—while doing so, I found an opening within some hedges where I was able to get a nice view of the Castle, right...
Read morePrague gardens, château and amazing views
Today was jammed pack with exciting activity. While we could wander through the heart of Prague for weeks and not see everything, we thought we'd head to the city’s outer suburbs to see some of the sights and attractions as well. Our first stop was to visit the Prague Botanical...
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