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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Czech me out! You can't leave Prague without seeing....
The John Lennon Wall Another hidden gem off the beaten track is the John Lennon wall loctated a stones throw away from Charles Bridge. The John Lennon wall is feast for the eyes, a wall brimming with colour inspired by the Beatles. The wall continuously undergoes change...
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Is this Art?
David Černý David Černý is a contreversial Czech sculptor. Some of his work includes Hitler and Stalin peeing on the Czech Republic. (Franz Kafka museum) Another one of Černý's famous pieces is "Tower Babies," a series of crawling infants attached to Zizkov...
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Nightlife in Prague!
ERASMUS people, congratulations on choosing Prague. It is the party capital of Europe! Karlovy Lazné- (5 storey club) Please avoid this club at all costs! It is a tourist trap and like a sweat box. Overpriced drink and jammed packed always. As an Erasmus student I fell...
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Voice of the Night.
Voice of the Night Old Prague castle casts a watchful eye, the cobbled city below sleeps. Alone but the whispers of the night, sending ripples on the water’s edge. An artist’s canvas blotted clouds and stars that dance out of reach. Tea lights on the Vtlava they...
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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...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
