The 1000+ years old Prague Castle … [Czech Republic]

I have been hearing and reading a lot about the Prague Castle ... As it happens with highly hyped sights, I was a bit apprehensive as to whether Prague Castle will meet (or exceed my expectations). Well, it sure does! Official Website: https://www.hrad.cz/en/prague-castle-for-visitors We visited Czech Republic in December, which means the region was ice-cold. …

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Wonderful architecture in Vienna … [Austria]

The historic center of Vienna has some amazing architecture. There are, in my opinion, 5 main sights one should not miss: (1) The Hofburg [Former residence of the Habsburg Dynasty and currently used as the official residence and office of the President of Austria] (2) Schonbrunn [Summer residence of the Habsburg Dynasty] (3) Belvedere Palace [Summer …

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Exhilarating Christmas Markets in Prague and Cesky Krumlov … [Czech Republic]

Prague, as you might be aware, is one of the best preserved medieval cities in the World. At this point, I have visited 45 countries (as an adult, not counting the countries my parents have taken me when I was a child) and though Czech Republic just failed to enter my "Top-5 Countries" list, Prague …

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Visiting Amazon – Some tips … [Brazil]

Some suggestions, based on my Amazon experiences ... Boat ride (Speed/Fast Boat or Slow Boat) is a must-try ... Rather than taking the flight option between towns, for example, Tefe-Manaus, I would highly recommend a boat ride. The Speed Boat, which chugs along at 50-60Km/Hr speed takes around 12-14hr for the journey from Manaus to …

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