Czeching out Prague!
Sarah Downes
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A blog about life as an Erasmus student. Practical hints and tips to make the most of your Erasmus experience.
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Karlsteign Castle-magic.
Want to feel like a disney princess? Only 45 minutes outside Prague is the majestic Karlsteign Castle. So simply grab a train at Hlvani Nadrazi and take a day trip to the wonderful Karlsteign castle. Karlsteign castle is perched on a high hill overlooking the pretty...
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Too Many Haribos in Dresden!
Too much Haribos in Dresden! A group of five Adventure seeking Erasmus students boarded the business class Eurolines bus en route to Dresden. We were greeted by a free bottle of water and a cereal bar, I thought to myself life can’t get much better than this. Emma,...
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Couch Surfing in Brno!
So let me explain couch surfing to those couch surfer virgins out there. It is a way to meet engaging people, share a story, a meal or a home. I know many people might find the prospect of staying in a complete stranger’s house completely daunting but I urge you to...
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Trip to Vienna!
Vienna 27/1/12 Sightings of silvery snow dipped and rose above the hedges en route to Vienna. Three films later we arrived in the Austrian capital and what a beautiful capital it was! We took the U-bahn into central town, towards the Westbanhof. Few minutes of wandering...
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Riding Bikes in Amsterdam!
Silvery sightings dipped and rose above the hedges as we headed towards Amsterdam. Trees flaunted the shape of their branches left white by Jack Frost's silver kiss. An early morning pink sun danced across the crisp sky, as the world was waking from slumber deep. En...
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Is this Art?
Is this Art? What is Art? What is Modern Art? Prague is rich in culture, especially Art. Modern Art isn't for the faint hearted, but I have embraced it lately. David Cerny is a very contraversial Czech artist. I will go throught so of his most famous structures. Born in...
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Best Views in Prague
Do you want that postcard picture? Are you in need for a romantic setting? Letná Park Personally, I believe that the best views of Prague are from Letná Park in Prague 7 [a municipal district]. So grab your camera or your lover and off you go! Petřín Lookout...
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Irish? GAA in Prague
Are you Irish? Do you have an interest in Gaelic Football? Would you like to make new friends and be part of an international team? Then, Prague Hibernians is for you! What is Gaelic football? Gaelic Football or Peil Ghaelach; a sport played between two teams of 15...
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Irish? Best Irish pubs in Prague =)
1. James Joyce Pub This is a lovely cosy Irish pub just off old town square, it's not tack and genuinely has an Irish feel to it. The food is good and friendly service. The best think about this bar is that you buy some home comforts like Bisto gravy, weetabix,...
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My visit to Berlin (2012)
November 9th 1989, the wall of hate crumbled with an almighty roar, FREEDOM! East and West unite. Grandparents see their children for the first time. Popping of champagne, laughter, tears, hugging. Over 600 people were killed trying to escape during the years 1961 and...
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Looking back. Erasmus experience of a lifetime.
Time to reflect a little... 2011 was marked by a new chapter in my life, a start of a new adventure in the Czech Republic. It seems like yesterday that I arrived in Prague like a headless chicken set loose to roam free on the cobbled streets of Prague. My senses were...
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Kutná Hora- Chapel of the Bones!
Them bones, them bones need calcium! Kutná Hora- Chapel of the Bones It’s always nice to escape from the hustle and bustle of Prague ,the monotonous voice on metros “Příští zastávka: Skalka!” ,the overpowering smell of hotdogs on Wenceslas Square and not to...
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Buskers galore and music.
Please take time to enjoy some of my youtube clips below. Take a stroll across Charles Bridge and take in some of the buskers. 'Falling Slowly': Glen Hansard These buskers on Charles bridge play a stunning version of Glen Hansard's 'Falling Slowly.' You may know this...
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Czech Language Survival.
To make the most of your Erasmus experience in Prague, try learn some Czech. There are some excellent tutorials on youtube. Or you could get a tandem language exchange partner for the year. No excuses, get talking! 1.Basic Greetings Good Day (formal hello) Dobrý den...
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Top ten reasons to live in Prague.
1. I'm a vulture for culture! Prague is home to great poets, authors, artists and musicians. Go explore the museums and experience Czech culture. Czech people take immense pride in their theatres and opera houses. It is part of their identity and past, so dress to...
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Na Zdraví! Cheers! Sláinte!
Beer.Beer.Beer. Kulovy Blesk A lovely restaurant/pub with a cute outdoor sitting area. Not touristy so you will get an authentic Czech experience. Excellent beer imported from micro-breweries around the Czech Republic. A charming atmosphere and excellent...
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Life's a beach!
So you thought Prague was landlocked? Well.. Think again! Those warm rays bring out the best in all of us, and the best of what Prague has to offer! Where better to spend a warm day than at the beach! Right? Creid é ná creid, Prague has it’s own artificial beach in...
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Czech out that Dish!
Hermelín Cheese This dish accompanies beer very well and is a traditional side drinks in beer halls. It is often served with chillies. Chicken Schnitzel A very traditional pork dish. Chicken in breadcrumbs often served with a wedge of lemon. Pork schnitzel is also very...
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Something for a rainy day!
Bio Oko Cinema (Letná) So it's raining outside and dull? What to do? Something different? The unique cinema experience is that of Bio Oko. A quirky cinema with beach chairs, bean bags and even a retro car with seats. One can even bring in some ice cold beer to the...
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ERASMUS
E xperience of a life time. R ember to make the most of this opportunity! A sk for as much advice and tips before you move. S peak the language. Immerse yourself in the culture. M eet new people. U nderstand a new culture. S avour the memories (Please feel free to...
