June 2008
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In Uganda again
Guess where I am? I’m back in Uganda since last week! I arrived Tuesday night after an 8-hour flight from Amsterdam. I was very tired coz I only slept about an hour the night before I left for the trip.
Kampala Serena
Anyway, I am staying at Kampala Serena again. I’m glad I [...]
Celine Dion in Prague
Fans of Celine Dion can watch her performance live in Prague, as part of her Taking Chances World Tour 2008.
The exciting world of rodeo
Almost everyday, there is an exciting event happening around the world especially in the world of sports. Currently in Europe, what has got Europeans excited is the ongoing football championship, the Euro 2008. Unfortunately for our team, we didn’t make it to the quarter finals. The game against Turkey last Sunday started [...]
Starbucks Coffee in Czech Republic
There aren’t many Starbucks Coffee in Czech Republic but this year, the famous American coffee chain has been opening several branches around the country. The first shop that opened was in the Lesser Town Square (Malostranské Náméstí ) on January this year. Other locations are at the Palladium Mall and the [...]
The map of Cesky Krumlov
In my previous post, I’ve mentioned about the importance of being prepared for any trip. A map is an essential travel tool especially if you’re not familiar with the place. At Cesky Krumlov, they have provided a full-blown map of the castle complex along with the list of the interesting places of interest, displayed [...]
travel tip: plan ahead and be prepared
It’s really good to plan ahead for the travel. When we went to Cesky Krumlov last weekend, we made a mistake of not printing out a map of the place beforehand. Although there was a big colorful map within the grounds of Cesky Krumlov to guide us, it would have been better if [...]
Weekend in Cesky Krumlov
The towering Cesky Krumlov Castle
Last weekend we drove about 190 kilometers south of Prague to the famous town called Cesky Krumlov. This town boasts of being a UNESCO heritage site. Two of the known landmarks in Cesky Krumlov is its castle and the St. Vitus Church. The castle and chateau is known [...]
The memorial to the victims of communism at Petrin Hill
When you pass by the foot of Petrin Hill, you won’t fail to miss the human statues standing on the stairs. Czech Republic (formerly known as Czechoslovakia) was under the communist rule since 1948 until 1989 and in honor of the victims of communism, a memorial was erected at the Petrin Hill in the year [...]
