Spotter since 2019
About me
I am a chemist (PhD, DSc, etc.), semi-retired, trying to make it as a photographer. Born in Prague, with about 20 years in US, I'm now back in Prague almost full time.
Why Prague
I have traveled the world quite a bit (never been to Antarctica) but Prague is so unique that I was always excited to come back here. There is a plethora of places where tourists will always congregate, but you can find beautiful places worth visiting which are not mentioned in books by Lonely Planet, and where you will enjoy being without too many people taking selfies.
Where else can you find me online?
The "Ferdinand Vaněk Bench" is dedicated to Václav Havel, the Czech Republic's first president who was also a dissident and writer behind a pseudonym!
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"Lokál u Bílé Kuželky" Prague is a true underground pub where you can get Pilsner Urquell. It's not just about the beer here, it's also how it's drawn...
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You've walked over the Charles bridge in Prague -- If you look closely at the wall at the gate on the Malá strana side, you'll notice some weird slots...
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"Hanavský Pavilon" is a peculiar structure in Prague from 1891 that has stunning views. Originally it was meant to be temporary, but it survives still...
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"Restaurace Záležitost" in Prague is still undiscovered by the tourists! Come here for a great dinner with 'krkovice' and some special 'šnyt' beer...
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"Vila Kajetánka" makes the best wienerschnitzel in Prague. Originally a vineyard, later a monastery and finally a tiny castle, the environment's perfect!
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"Písecká Brána" is not just another coffee shop; it's also a gallery and concert hall in the only still-standing part of a castle in Prague...
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"Radio Free Europe" exists in the memories of all of us slightly older citizens of Prague. Now it is hosted in this impressive building you can visit...
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