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It’s been 2 months since returning from spending Thanksgiving in Prague, and I can say without a doubt that it’s fueled both my desires to travel more and to ultimately return back. I have fond memories of cobblestone streets, confusing alleyways, intricate architecture, friendly locals, rich foods, unbelievable beer, and Absinthe. Although virtually unscathed by WWII, the city bears the scars of years of Communist rule with soot-laden, graffiti-ridden buildings. However, to say that Prague is a dirty or ugly city would be a mistake. The city is in fact incredibly beautiful, with a healthy mix of modernness peppering the landscape of various old world architecture. Even though the city has an excellent rail system, its history and beauty beckons you to walk and explore it.

The cuisine in Prague is heavily centered around fresh, wild game meats: duck, rabbit, venison, etc. The generously portioned dishes are very rich tasting, but never overwhelming. Even though I have never lived in Prague, the dishes have a strong sense of hearthy nostalgia, which is very befitting of the cold, snowy weather and beautiful locale. Although simple in construction and straight-forward in taste, the ubiquitous dish of Czech goulash with dumplings is tasty, satisfying, and never monotonous. I certainly miss it.

Cheaper than soda, the beer is plentiful, palatable and smooth. Nearly every local beer, from dark to light, was excellent, including craft beers like coffee beer. It is a travesty that these beers are non-existent stateside aside from Pilsner Urquell. Aside from bottled water from the local market and an occasional cup of coffee, all I drank was beer. It compliments well with the food, prepares you for the cold autumn air, and never leaves you with a hangover.

Anyways, I could writes pages about Prague, but I’ll just cut to the chase with some photos and a link to the full album. Enjoy.

Photos of Prague