Destinations
In need of a landscaping makeover
On our recent trip to Berlin, I’ve noticed that most of their historic and important structures are undergoing renovations. One of which is the Alte National Galerie. It’s good that they maintain these architectural icons of the city coz some of them are really in bad shape. But visiting the Charlottenburg Palace, its right wing [...]
Bargain books at Humboldt University, Berlin
We passed by Humboldt University last month and saw what seemed like a flea market for books. We found out they were selling old books at low prices.
Name the city- part 1
I took this photo on our weekend trip yesterday. Can you guess where this is? Let’s make it easy by giving out a clue. It’s somewhere in Europe. 
Obama in Berlin
If Obama is in Berlin today as part of his international tour as a candidate for the US presidential seat, so was I exactly a week ago.
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 Airport Terminal 1. Behind [...]
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 as third [...]
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 [...]
Tourists are everywhere
If you visit Prague at anytime of the year, you’ll be surprised at the great number of tourists flocking to this beautiful city. But it’s during spring and summer that you’ll see them in swarms that you’d think there’s a festival everyday. Trail leading to the Old Town. At the Old Town. Still at the [...]
Charles Bridge is under repair
Another famous attraction in Prague is the Charles Bridge. This is a historical bridge that connects the Lesser Town and the Old Town with the Vlatava River running underneath. The bridge has three bridge towers, two are at the Lesser Town side and the third one is at the Old Town side. The Old Town [...]
At Prague Castle
We were in Prague Castle or Pražský hrad in Czech this week. It was still bright even when it was already six in the evening. We climbed up the stairs (almost 200 steps if our counting was right) in between pauses. I was carrying our daughter’s stroller with her riding on it, so it was [...]
