Today was a very eventful day for us. We started off by going to a lecture about the history of the Czech Republic. It was very interesting to learn how Czech’s felt about the Nazis and being under communist rule. It was good to get a different perspective on these things. Then we went to…
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Jetlag is a Choice
I have decided not to be jetlagged on this trip and am full of energy and ready to explore this beautiful city! I wish it was just as easy to decide that I fit into this foreign culture, but there have definitely been some embarrassing tourist experiences so far. Despite the obvious issue of barely…
Pork Knee vs. Pork Knuckle
When traveling to a new place and experiencing a new culture it is easy to feel like a “fish out of water”. While at times I may feel out of place and in the way, every Czech person that I have interacted with has been very kind. The more time I spend exploring the city…
Czech It! (“Amazing Race” victory)
Today we started the day with a history lecture at one of the Charles University buildings. It was a very interesting lecture and I learned a lot of cool things about the history of the Czech Republic/Czechoslovakia. It covered the time after the first world war (when the country was first established), WWII, and through…
Second Day Czech In – The Happy Stranger
Today marks my second day in Prague and just like anything, the trip has had its pros and its cons. There’s been some significant highs but some sobering lows. The highs have been amazing. I’ve absolutely loved the food. I’ve had several bread dumplings and they have been sensational. I’m committed to learning how to…
5/8: Puppetry in Prague
Today was a long, but very fun day! We started off with breakfast in the hotel, which was very amazing since there were so many different types of food and drinks to enjoy. Next, we went on a walking tour of Prague with Jana, who showed us around the Charles bridge and the other side…
Exploring Prague
Today was a busy day of getting to know this magical city. From the food to the streets to the people, Prague is truly one of a kind. I have never been to a major city before that is so peaceful, quiet, and clean all while having incredible charm and history. I explored the Old…
First Full Day
Travel can be quite chaotic. I have never embarked on a trip as significant this program. Sleeping on flights or during car rides has never a strong spot of mine and the same held true during our journey here. I caught about half an hour of sleep on the flight from London to Prague but…
Czech my pulse.
It was a long day touring the city of Prague, but I learned so much and enjoyed every second of it! We started at our hotel and made our way through Old Town. We saw the Jewish quarters and learned about the oldest synagogue in the city. On the way, we saw a few of…
Add That to the Czech List
Today was the second day that we were in Prague. The day started with a tour of the city. We started in the Jewish Quarter and saw some of the synagogues, a few of which are still active today. Then, we saw the Charles Bridge again and got lots of great photos (as seen below)….
Jet Lag & Graffiti Tags
After crashing yesterday evening, I was woken up at an early hour by the sunrise through the sheer curtains of our room and the eagerness to start the new day. Breakfast was better than I could have anticipated, with lots of unique and fresh options. After eating we began our tour of the city, which…
Can I Offer you an Egg in this Trying Time?
Officially done with the second day in Prague!! My feet definitely hurt after today, but I had an amazing time getting to see different parts of the city and even taking the tram for the first time! The day began with an absolutely delicious breakfast spread, chocolate fountain included, and only got better from there….
Day 2: Many Steps and a Sunburn
We’ve only been in the Czech Republic for one full day, but between our travel endeavors and our city exploration today, there have certainly been some highs, and, luckily, very few lows. For all of us, our travel day was longer than we wanted it to be. Despite the 21-hour-long experience with very little sleep,…
Hradčany Highs and Laughable Lows
Today was full of exciting sights and scenery, which filled me with ideas and inspiration for what the rest of the trip is going to look like. It was full of highs and lows; both metaphorically and literally. My non-timezone-acclimated body woke up at 6, so I took a stroll around town, took photos, and…
Getting started in Prague
Today we went on a walking tour throughout the city. We saw many things such as the old Jewish town, St. Charles bridge, and the Prague castle. After that we went on our own and explored new parts of the city. We went to a park on an island in the river as well as…
Day 2 in Europe: Getting off to a Start
Today was a great day to take advantage of the weather. After initially arriving to the country, the day was mainly overcast. This Monday was quite different however, with the temperature reaching a high of 75 degrees. Because of this, we had a great tour of the main attractions in Prague. The castles and churches…
Hidden Valleys of Travel
Traveling to get to Prague came with its challenges; however, the reward of arriving at such a culturally rich city makes it worthwhile. Personally, I always struggle with getting enough rests on long, international flights. I tried to take advantage of the almost seven-hour flight to London but could not manage to fall asleep. As…
Day One in Prague
Today was a day of firsts. First time outside of the United States, first time in Europe, and my first day in Prague. To say that I was struck by the beauty of this city would be an understatement. There is so much character, history, and culture to be uncovered. I am surprised by how…
Day 1: Arrival in Czechia
Our schedule over the coming weeks includes activities from company visits to city tours. For me personally, I am most excited for the walking tours we will do in Prague. I could tell from our first few hours here today that this area is special, and I want to be more familiar with it. There…
5/7: And we’re off!
Just yesterday, we boarded a bus to the Pittsburgh airport. 3 flights, 19 hours, and a few naps later we landed in Prague! Today we spent most of the day getting settled in this new place and exploring the streets of this amazing city. We visited Charles bridge and the museum, and then I broke…