Now that we can travel again internationally, I can't wait to bust the passport out. The first couple times I traveled to Europe, I played it safe. I figured since the only foreign language I took back in high school was French, I should keep my visits to English speaking countries or France. I'm glad I ditched that thinking. Almost every major European city is easy to visit for Americans. Unlike us, those who live in other countries commonly speak two or three languages fluently. The Czech Republic is definitely among my top 5 favorite countries to visit. The architecture is incredible. They have the best beer in the world (sorry Germany). And if you're a wannabe photographer like me, you better clear out your phone before you get on the plane.
Everywhere you go, photo op.
Lots of touristy knick knacks.
Love this shot. It is a shot I had framed and hangs in my dining room.
Clearly an old photo... check out that iPhone! But shows you how much they love their beer... or pivo!
Think ahead before you visit.
I hate cold, but snow is appealing to many Floridians. I prefer to visit in summer.
Travel Channel called this "The best apple strudel in Europe."
They needed to say no more. It took some hunting down since it's nowhere near the popular touristy parts of Prague.
Worth the effort!
It was awesome... and like $2 or $3!
One of the desserts I can't get enough of when I visit Prague: Medovnik... honey cake.
Stunning.
It is difficult to not find beautiful churches in any European city.
View from the top of the church. Prague is known as the city of red roofs.
But there are no Red Roof Inns.
The climb to the top of the castle is a workout but worth it!
Everywhere you go in Prague is prime for a photo.
Medovnik - honey cake... sooooo good!
Wish I could find someone who makes it in Florida.
Be careful though - that is NOT spaghetti sauce... they put KETCHUP on it!
So much history happened here in Wenceslaus Square in the 80s while many of us were blissfully unaware of the problems of the world.
I got to visit the Museum of Communism when I was there for this trip. Seeing what teenagers were going through while I was that age really struck a chord with me. My biggest worries in the 80s were getting my first job at McDonalds or getting decent enough grades to get into college. Seeing the things that happened in this very spot was sobering.
There is definitely the American influence.
Can I just get a Big Mac?
Prague street food. Care for a fried cheese sandwich with mayo?!
Every bakery is better than the last one you visited 30 minutes ago.
Vital European travel tip: this means the bathroom!
If you are a Marionette marker, you can make some big bucks on the tourists.
The famous Prague Astronomical Clock was not all that exciting to me, but it is one of those gotta do touristy things.
Weird different perspective I liked.
