prague is my absolute favorite european city. it's small enough to get around on foot but big enough to still be an adventure. and it has everything. amazing food, amazing views, amazing shops. seriously. prague doesn't disappoint.
i've been twice already. the first time was during the fall. it was pretty rainy but even with the rain we had a good time. and there's a starbucks on every corner so it's pretty easy to warm up with a hot chocolate whenever you feel like it.
the second time i went was during the summertime. it was just my mother and i. we had a blast. we stayed at a harley davidson themed hotel right in wenceslas square. need i say more? we're so cool.
our first day, we stayed close to our hotel and ate at the hard rock cafe, of course. our second day, we went out and saw the rest of the city. we found a bagel place called 'bohemian bagels' near the john lennon wall. they had the best bagel french toast. which i didn't even know existed. but i'm glad it does. we wrote a review for them on tripadvisor. that says a lot. this was also the day i fell in love with the st. charles bridge. there's just so much to see when walking over it. you have musicians, artists, vendors, everything. there were a group of people around my age playing covers of coldplay and matchbox twenty. i could have stayed and listened for hours. every time you crossed the bridge, there were new groups performing. so great. we also found a little farmer's market. i'm obsessed with fresh fruit and they had the best. i nearly ate my weight in peaches and cherries. an obvious highlight of the trip. we ate at TGIFs that night. that's what happens when you live overseas for so long. you eat at american restaurants in the czech republic. beware.
on our third day, we made the trek back to the bagel place for breakfast then went up to the castle. after checking out the guards (yeah, we did) we slowly walked back towards the town square. the views were amazing. prague is just gorgeous. so many people talk about how dirty and old it is but they're on crack. of course it's old. what european city isn't old? and as for dirty...it's not. i've never seen a city kept so clean. there are so many workers out there sweeping up trash and keeping the streets looking nice. prague deserves an award for its cleanliness.
during the night of our third day, i woke up to a man happily exclaiming to his friend outside, "i found it! i found my shoe!" i didn't take part in the nightlife here but i think it's safe to assume it's pretty fun.
the next morning we had to leave. but not before picking up some bagels to bring home, of course. we woke up crazy early to make sure that errand was completed. we're true new yorkers. bagels > sleep.
just go here. and bring me with you. i know where TGIFs is.
all my love,
E
i've been twice already. the first time was during the fall. it was pretty rainy but even with the rain we had a good time. and there's a starbucks on every corner so it's pretty easy to warm up with a hot chocolate whenever you feel like it.
the second time i went was during the summertime. it was just my mother and i. we had a blast. we stayed at a harley davidson themed hotel right in wenceslas square. need i say more? we're so cool.
our first day, we stayed close to our hotel and ate at the hard rock cafe, of course. our second day, we went out and saw the rest of the city. we found a bagel place called 'bohemian bagels' near the john lennon wall. they had the best bagel french toast. which i didn't even know existed. but i'm glad it does. we wrote a review for them on tripadvisor. that says a lot. this was also the day i fell in love with the st. charles bridge. there's just so much to see when walking over it. you have musicians, artists, vendors, everything. there were a group of people around my age playing covers of coldplay and matchbox twenty. i could have stayed and listened for hours. every time you crossed the bridge, there were new groups performing. so great. we also found a little farmer's market. i'm obsessed with fresh fruit and they had the best. i nearly ate my weight in peaches and cherries. an obvious highlight of the trip. we ate at TGIFs that night. that's what happens when you live overseas for so long. you eat at american restaurants in the czech republic. beware.
on our third day, we made the trek back to the bagel place for breakfast then went up to the castle. after checking out the guards (yeah, we did) we slowly walked back towards the town square. the views were amazing. prague is just gorgeous. so many people talk about how dirty and old it is but they're on crack. of course it's old. what european city isn't old? and as for dirty...it's not. i've never seen a city kept so clean. there are so many workers out there sweeping up trash and keeping the streets looking nice. prague deserves an award for its cleanliness.
during the night of our third day, i woke up to a man happily exclaiming to his friend outside, "i found it! i found my shoe!" i didn't take part in the nightlife here but i think it's safe to assume it's pretty fun.
the next morning we had to leave. but not before picking up some bagels to bring home, of course. we woke up crazy early to make sure that errand was completed. we're true new yorkers. bagels > sleep.
just go here. and bring me with you. i know where TGIFs is.
all my love,
E
I fell in love with Prague quickly. I don't think my three days was enough. Reading about what you did I'm starting to realize I didn't do everything! I would love to try the French Toast at Bohemian Bagels mmm! Where was the Lennon Wall? I had a hard time locating it.
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Hey Andrea! The Lennon Wall was in a kind of random spot. We had a hard time finding it the first time as well. After crossing the St. Charles bridge (going toward the side with the castle) you would take your first left and follow that street all the way around and the wall is on your left. I think you might need to make another visit ;)
DeleteI loved Prague as well, I spent a week there a few years back. Funny enough, my now husband was there that exact same week with his friends .. and he really didn't like the city. I still think he's crazy. I love that Prague just feels like you've been put in a Disney movie! Though my husband says that England is better for being old and yet still looking new.. haha
ReplyDeleteLove your pictures! And I can't believe you ate at American establishments, ahh!! Their food was amazing and you got sooo much for your moneys worth.
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Maybe I'll just have to go back and try their food : ) that's a legit reason, right? England is pretty great I have to admit. But it's got nothing on Prague..haha.
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