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Lokál Dlouhááá

Lokál is built on a simple concept: a Czech pub that cultivates honest beer culture and traditional Czech cooking. Both in its interior design and in its approach to hospitality, Lokál emulates the atmosphere of an old-world pub where regulars were treated as valued customers.

Prague vs Budapest – Which is better to visit?

Have you ever wondered whether you should visit Prague or Budapest when planning your next vacation. I visited both recently and both cities although beautiful are different in many ways. If you are retired and have some extra cash you may decide to visit both. I travelled from Prague to Budapest by train. The cost […]

Parisi Passage

A delightful hidden gem in the capital of Hungary is Parisi Passage Budapest. This used to be a luxurious shopping arcade and residence owned by Baron József Brudern and later it became the home of Central Savings Bank.  It’s recently undergone a major 3-year renovation project and has been beautifully transformed into the Parisi Udvar Hotel. […]

Prague

Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic, and it’s one of the few European cities that still feels like a fairy tale when you turn a corner. Red rooftops, a castle on a hill, a river cutting through the middle of it all. It sounds like a cliché until you’re standing there and realize the […]

Tusculum

Tusculum is a contemporary Czech restaurant nestled in the picturesque spa town of Karlovy Vary. Drawing on a growing organic farm on its premises, the menu revolves around the latest seasonal produce, delivering a culinary experience that melds traditional Czech flavours with modern gastronomy. Diners can indulge in a rotating daily menu of starters, mains and […]

Cafe Elefant

Cafe Elefant has been greeting guests for more than 200 years since 1715. Cafe Elefant is a cozy cafe, which serves delicious coffee and a wide variety of hand-made cakes and desserts, made from high-quality ingredients. It is located in the historical center of Karlovy Vary, at the main spa promenade. Cafe Elefant has a […]

Malá Dvorana 

Malá Dvorana in Grandhotel Pupp is a traditional place to serve breakfast and now also a lobby bar and a design restaurant open all day. The central elements of the neo-baroque space are a monumental crystal chandelier from the end of the 19th century and a modern glass bar decorated with slices of pure gold.