hi I'm Jen from The Travel Women and this is 15 things to do in Prague and the Czech
Republic before you watch this awesome video don't forget to click subscribe
and the bell button so you don't miss any future videos. I just got back from
an epic solo road trip around the Czech Republic my main goal was to see more
than just the capital city of Prague but to explore is the best local culture
cuisine and experiences in the whole of the Czech Republic. For lesser-known
castles, natural wonders and unique stays here are some of my favorite things that
you can only find in the Czech Republic! Thank You Czech Tourism and Amazing
Places for hosting my stay. Now here are the top 15 things to do in Prague in the
Czech Republic. Number 1: Prague. Okay I guess we have to start with Prague there
is so much to see in this capital city from the historic Charles Bridge, Prague
Castle, Old Town Square to the colorful Lenin wall or Jubilee synagogue to the
more modern Prague library book tunnel or dancing house. Dancing house is an
architectural wonder which was built to look like Fred and Ginger dancing. So I
just arrived here in Prague and I'm staying at the dancing house this iconic
building is gonna be my hotel such a cool place to stay here in Prague for a
quick minute before I go on a road trip. Travel tip: go early to top attractions
like Prague Castle and Charles Bridge to avoid crowds and lines then when you're
done checking off your bucket list to pick up the Strahov Monastery and
Letna Park for peaceful views at golden hour. Number 2:
take a road trip after a few days of seeing the sights in Prague rent a car
or take public transportation outside of Prague to see and do other things on our
list. Even if you're nervous about driving in another country there are
less tourists and less traffic outside of Prague. I have a confession to make
real quick I am a New Yorker at heart I don't really drive. So driving is
something that I you know grew up doing obviously I have a driver's license but
I haven't driven like really really driven in years and I'm honestly a
little bit nervous so the driving part was so much easier than I thought it was
I was definitely overthinking I think I only pissed off a couple of drivers as
my GPS said stay left and then oh wait turn right I was like AH, figured it
out, made it happen and I'm here!
Number 3: castles there's more to see than just Prague Castle.
I love the Cesky Krumlov castle for its unique painted tower and intricate
varied architecture but there are about 200 other castles worth visiting. I am
gonna miss Cesky Krumlov. This is one of my favorite cities that I've visited now
in the Czech Republic. I think I like it better than Prague actually. It is a bit
touristy but if you can you know wake up a little earlier before 10 a.m.
and after 4 p.m. is when it's a little bit quieter and you can enjoy some
golden hour light. Number 4 climb to the top of the tower any tower for a better
view. Here I am at the top of the Charles Bridge tower with sweeping views and
here the Cesky Krumlov tower and here the Tabor tower. So we made it to the
top and paid and look at this view!
Number 5: helicopter ride get an even better view by helicopter or hot-air
balloon I took a helicopter ride in Bruno and just look at this unique
perspective and incredible sunrise. While in Bruno, the second-largest city,
enjoy the amazing cuisine and nightlife like super panda circus. Number 6:
try goulash or the even tastier svíčková local dishes which consist of
braised meat in a thick sauce with bread dumplings. Number 7: try local Czech
desserts but before you get swept away by the tourist craze of Trdelnik, I
have to warn you this is not the traditional Czech pastry it claims to be!
Instead go to a pastry shop and try the real local Czech desserts. Number 8:
have a beer! The Czech Republic drinks more beer per capita than any other
country in the world
Welcome to Brno, it is actually pronounced with a rolled R, which I just
learned we are at a really cool restaurant/bar right now. This
backdrop and all the lamps are made out of beer bottles I love it it is so
Czech, the top country in the world for beer consumption, but we were also in the
region Moravia where they are known for their wine so I am having some white
wine they are especially great a white wine. Number 9: go to a brewery
distillery or even plum distillery I sampled some really unique plum, pear and
cherry brandies at Rudolph Jelinek distillery in Moravia near Zlyn. Number
10: visit Karlovy Vary. Travel to one of the prettiest little spa towns in the
Czech Republic. Number 11: visit Telc to see some of
the best Italian Renaissance architecture north of the Alps. You can
even stay in one of the colorful houses in the main square like I did. Number
12: stay in a castle.
I loved staying in Chateau Mcely, where the award-winning cuisine and peaceful
setting made it the perfect retreat from Prague. Number 13: visit natural parks
I absolutely loved visiting Prachov rocks or in Czech: Prachovské Skály which
looks like a mini Yosemite minus the tourists it is about an hour and a half
drive from Prague or drive further north to discover bohemian Switzerland number
14: visit a museum. Museum goers can satisfy their sweet tooth at the
chocolate museum in Tabor or indulge in Nouveau details at the Mucha museum in
Prague. Another museum worth Czeching out is the Bata Shoe Museum in Zlin and
it's famous elevator which was the world's first elevator office allowing
the founder to save time moving between floors without leaving his desk
number 15: drive in a rally car - why not?! One of the coolest things I did in the
Czech Republic was driving, well I didn't drive, but I sat in the passenger seat
while a real rally car driver completed a course. It was a thrilling experience
and not at all as scary as it might look. I came out of the car immediately asking, "I want to go again?"
I'm Jen with The Travel Women thank you so much for watching these 15 things to
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castle in 360 as always say yes to new adventures and I'll see you next
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