Cesky Krumlov (pronounced “chesky krumhov”) is a fairytale town a few hours from Prague and it’s been at the top of my bucket list for some time. Actually, it was the only place I visited aside from Prague because I really, really wanted to see it. I thought it made a nice trip out.

A Brief History of Cesky Krumlov

There’s lots of evidence of a large settlement in the area during the Bronze age, dating back about 8 thousand years, and later a large Celtic settlement.

“Modern” Cesky Krumlov history starts in the 6th-7th centuries, when Slavic tribes settled … Continue reading

Prague has always been high on my list so I was super excited when I scored cheap-ish plane tickets there. I absolutely loved it, and I got to do and see a lot in the few days I had there. The museums can be quite expensive and Prague doesn’t have a great combo pass, so I hope this guide is helpful in deciding what to (and what not to) see.

A Brief History of Prague

The area around Prague was first permanently settled by Slavic and Germanic tribes and it became a city in the 800s, at the site of … Continue reading