Prague offers a variety of dining options. We enjoyed breakfast each morning at the Andaz, an ideal starting point for our stay, and its breakfast was consistently satisfying. Typically, we skipped lunch, opting instead for a cup of coffee and something nutritious like a piece of strudel to keep us going until dinner. On our first night in Prague, we indulged in our first Czech pilsner, which I paired with a tender braised leg of venison served in a wonderfully thick roasted vegetable gravy....

We toured Prague with a wonderful ToursByLocals guide, Eva, for three days. We did not overdo the usual churches but hit a couple.  One delightful pitstop was at a sculptural installation of Franz Kaftka. What was fun about it was that the piece had multiple layers that would swivel the head around on a regular basis. There are many gothic cathedrals, Romanesque and Baroque palaces. In addition, there are interesting examples of Cubist architecture from the 1920’s. It’s only been 35 years...

Another highlight is walking the grounds of the palace and enjoying the various gardens leading up to it. Lots of blooming chestnut trees and white lilacs along with a variety of perennials.  There has been no royalty in Czechia for hundreds of years, but the palace remains the center of their government. The dungeon had some very clever instruments of torture!!! Prague Castle was most likely founded in around 880 by Prince Bořivoj of the Premyslid Dynasty (Přemyslovci). According to the...

On our first morning after arriving, I woke up early due to jet lag and decided to take a stroll around the town to witness the sunrise over the Charles Bridge , constructed in the 1300s. I was treated to a stunning view of the river, dotted with numerous bridges linking the new and old sections of the city. What I didn't fully realize during my morning walk was that all the tourists were still asleep, which allowed me to enjoy the charm of the quiet streets and the birds singing as they...

Exploring the old Jewish ghetto, synagogues, and cemetery was profoundly moving and likely the most impactful tour. Census data from the 1930s indicates there were about 300,000 Jews in Czechoslovakia before WWII; today, it's estimated that currently only 2,300 Jews reside in the country. Around 86,000 Jews were killed by the Nazis, while a significant number escaped and never returned. The Jubilee Synagogue is also known as the Jerusalem Synagogue. It was built in 1906, designed by Wilhelm...

We flew direct from San Diego to Munich and then on to Prague on Lufthansa. Our flight was as expected, on time!! Luggage arrived first on the belt which is always a good way to start a trip. We love those “Priority” tags when they work!!!  I think the business class on British Airways, which is our other alternative to getting to Europe out of San Diego is a bit more comfortable as Lufthansa does not have discrete pods. Food on BA is a bit better also. On the flip side, Munich is a much more...