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tales from urban bohemia & finding a simpler pace of life in the czech republic

  • Czech Republic,  Prague,  Travel,  TravelTips

    Where to Stay In Prague

    June 24, 2021 /

    You may know that accommodations are now open again all over the Czech Republic – we’ve even had our first overnight stay (in eight months!!) in nearby Český Krumlov last week which was just luscious. In the spirit of the re-opening of travel, I thought I’d put together this list of recommendable hostels and hotels I’ve stayed in on my many stays in Prague, from super budget to splurge plus some details about why you might want to stay in that specific neighborhood, whether it’s your first time in Prague or tenth. HOTELS The Archibald (Kampa Island, Mala Strana, Prague 1) $$$ What I like about the Archibald is that…

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    What My Czech Republic Travel List Looks Like These Days

    April 3, 2020

    Babymoon in Moravia

    April 23, 2022

    So, You’re Going to Prague? (A Mini-Guide of my Favorites)

    May 12, 2016
  • Czech Republic,  Daily Life,  Winter,  Yearly Recap

    Year of Life & Travels: 2020

    December 31, 2020 /

    We made it! And yes, even 2020 is going to get a recap post! I love these sorts of posts and catching up with what people were up to this year, so here we are. They’re also really wonderful to look back on and see the year as a whole. I know a lot of people choose a word of the year before the year even gets going, but as I do my year-end reflections on the last few days remaining, the word to define the year that was always comes to me. This year would be adapt, of course. And now, a run-down of the year that was… Ah,…

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    Autumn Lockdown Feels Like

    November 25, 2020

    Week 45-48 of 2024 (Year in Review) – NOVEMBER + Reflecting on Being in the Czech Republic for 12 Years

    December 9, 2024

    On Silencing the Noise

    April 20, 2020
  • Christmas,  Daily Life,  South Bohemia,  Winter

    A Time of Simple Holidays

    December 22, 2020 /

    Well, it’s hard to write anything without a computer, isn’t it? Fortunately I feel like I have an office again, a little home again, and my brain can sort of organize itself properly. (Note: Try to avoid ever having to purchase a new computer in mid-December. It is not the time.) Here we are in December, finally at the tail end of 2020. Funny about this year. As I’ve now been quite settled in České Budějovice for nearly eight years and counting, there isn’t a lot of expat stuff or cultural differences that I feel compelled to write about. Most of it is no longer so novel. Add to that…

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    This Festive Season

    December 20, 2019

    Cozy Christmas in the Cotswolds

    March 6, 2022

    When You Miss the Country Right Outside Your Window (+ Holiday Plans)

    December 12, 2021
  • czech culture,  Czech Republic,  Daily Life

    Is the Czech Republic the Dog-Friendliest Country in Europe?

    July 19, 2020 /

    When you live across the world from family and you have a dog, you can pretty much just plan on bringing your dog everywhere with you. Face it – you have little other choice. (I love my dog, but I’m not bringing him everywhere because I necessarily have to have him near me) This was the first consideration we had when deciding which breed – it had to be small and incredibly portable. Also, it helped that we knew from four years of experience living here just how dog friendly the Czech Republic really is. If we had to bring our dog everywhere, there is no better country to do…

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    8 Peculiar Czech Cultural Habits (& Book Giveaway!)

    May 28, 2022

    Hello, baby! (and my time in a Czech hospital)

    July 9, 2022

    Autumn Celebrations + A Delicious Drink {Recipe}

    November 14, 2021
  • Czech Republic,  Daily Life,  South Bohemia,  Spring,  Summer

    Late Spring / Early Summer

    June 25, 2020 /

    Happy happy summer! I’ve been celebrating the arrival of this ever joyous season with cafe days, double scoops of ice cream, trip planning and rediscovering the joy of reading outdoors in the warm, sun-filled evenings (above) when we are lucky enough to have them! It comes in such a short window every year that I sort of forget about it until it happens. There’s been a literal stack of books I’ve been trying to get through as a part of two book club (“reading circles”) I’ve been participating in… reminding me how nice it would just be to pluck a book from the shelf and read what I felt like.…

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    Valentine’s Day in Prague

    February 21, 2020

    Little Cottage in the Woods

    October 8, 2020

    8 Peculiar Czech Cultural Habits (& Book Giveaway!)

    May 28, 2022
  • Destinations

    September 27, 2019 /

    A directory of all places I have written about since this adventure (and blog) began in 2012, in order of their appearance. Please pardon the mess while all the new links are added! (Check the archives or search in the meantime) glasgow arisaig isle of eigg isle of skye oban farmlands isle of iona & mull isle of islay edinburgh best memories of scotland hello, londonthe bb bakery bus tourbrixtonlondon during the holidaysthe cotswoldshow to get your dog to the UK from the EU two weeks in paris one & two 9 day itinerary what to do in autumn in paris a montmartre story when travel is scary: return from…

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  • Summer

    july, lately

    July 21, 2019 /

    at the beginning of the month, we returned from vary and i dove headlong into a one month yoga challenge with yoga glo* (#globlockparty !) with my newfound free time, as well as seeing what delicious meals i could cook up from our july vegetable box and visits to the farmer’s market. right now in south bohemia, apricots and cherries are still having their day, whereas it’s just starting to be berry season – bilberries have been sighted out in force and the season’s first blackberries, as well. i feel it’s a bit too early for blackberries – i’m holding out for some august washington berries, myself. they gonna be…

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    Weeks 23-26 of 2024 (In Review) – The Month of June

    June 27, 2024

    At Summer’s End

    September 21, 2020

    As The World Turns, Summer Catch-Up Edition.

    June 17, 2025
  • Summer

    small czech businesses & brands i love

    February 24, 2019 /

    my first installment in what i hope will be a series of wonderful czech brands that deserve recognition and customers. i’m not a big shopper but for my cosmetics, food products and other needs, i try to go local (if not DIY). here are some of the best i’ve come across… oli divisova– ceske budejovice’s own oli divisova is an artist and sculptor who makes absolutely beautiful minimalist and artist wares, especially pots, mugs and anything ceramic (above) ! you can check out her goods at her etsy store, oli’s cupboard. mcely bouquet – based in central czech republic north of prague, mcely makes gorgeous natural cosmetics (such as oils, balms…

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    Week 31 & 32 of 2024 (Year in Review) – On Holiday in Germany with a Two Year Old

    August 25, 2024

    Germany and Denmark’s North Sea Coast (with a Two-Year-Old)

    October 13, 2024

    Late Spring / Early Summer

    June 25, 2020
  • Summer

    mamahood in the czech republic: Q&A

    March 29, 2018 /

    no, this isn’t a cheeky pregnancy reveal. i am so pleased to have had a great chat with my friend natalie, originally from england and living in české budějovice, who recently became a mum back in the autumn. i thought it would be really interesting to hear her thoughts on pregnancy and giving birth in her adopted country. at least compared to my home country, there are loads of differences between it and the czech republic in terms of maternity policies from the outset. you may not know that the czech republic has the most generous maternity leave in europe: the first six months are paid leave at 70% of your…

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    As The World Turns, Summer Catch-Up Edition.

    June 17, 2025

    The Saturday of Summer

    July 31, 2020

    Week 31 & 32 of 2024 (Year in Review) – On Holiday in Germany with a Two Year Old

    August 25, 2024
  • Summer

    a year of life & travels: 2017

    January 1, 2018 /

    today is new year’s day and it’s time for a recap of last year! it was another great year of being based in southwestern czech republic, feeling like home both here and back in my home country (and realizing that “home” is just a construct), and going to some magical places. let’s revisit them, shall we? i changed the title of this year’s post to “life & travel” because, as i learned last year, travel isn’t everything and it is also important to capture what else was going on in one’s life. although for this post, it still remains the focal point. (don’t worry) so without further ado…. in january, we…

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    Germany and Denmark’s North Sea Coast (with a Two-Year-Old)

    October 13, 2024

    Week 27 & 28 of 2024 (In Review) – Karlovy Vary Film Festival with a Two-Year-Old & Dog

    July 20, 2024

    Croatia in a Pandemic Summer

    August 24, 2020
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adventurings is a blog by cynthia, an american living in the czech republic.

sustainable seasonal urban living / slow travel / minimalism / recipes / musings / expat life

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