Karlovy Vary or Karlsbad, a splendid spa city in Western Bohemia, best known for its thermal water and geysers, became a popular tourist destination, especially for international celebrities visiting for spa treatment. The city is also known for the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and the glass manufacturer Moser. If you happen to visit Prague, do […]
The beer champions of the world
There are plenty of New Yorkers that can drink a couple of beers in one night’s time; however, no one beats the Czech! Greatly surpassing Ireland (No 2) and Germany (No 3), Czech Republic is No 1 in per-capita beer consumption of some 156 litres. This leaves no doubt as to why Czech beer is […]
Postcards of London elegance
My first ever trip abroad was to United Kingdom, when I was 13 (quite a difference to today’s generation; my nephew had already seen Paris twice by the time he was two). I was so excited to fly for the first time, I threw up when we arrived at the airport. My family’s longtime British […]
Fun facts about Switzerland
I had heard many things about Suisse – as the locals call it – prior to visiting it for the first time. Below are some fun facts about Switzerland that I learnt: Chocolate. Happy cows give good milk. Good milk produces good chocolate, the best chocolate. Hmmm, like LINDT, TOBLERONE, SUCHARD, NESTLE, FREY. Watches. Good […]
Strolling through The Geneva Old Town
Going past the initial shock of how perfect Switzerland can be, my mother and I decided to embark on an expedition of finding “flaws.” The Geneva Old Town, also known as La Vieille Ville – is a picturesque neighborhood of the Francophile city filled with charming cobblestone streets, old buildings and an abundance of sidewalk cafes and restaurants. […]