Krumlov Castle, Český Krumlov, Czech Republic. Where Gumbo was #68
Gumbo was visiting Krumlov Castle in the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage medieval city of Český Krumlov. The historic core of Český Krumlov has 300 protected medieval era buildings.
Gumbo was visiting Krumlov Castle in the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage medieval city of Český Krumlov. The historic core of Český Krumlov has 300 protected medieval era buildings.
Good King Wenceslas, he of Christmas carol fame, is a popular figure in Czech history. Apparently, the tale of his struggling through deep snow in the 10th century to give presents to peasants is true.
Prague features many monuments to the Velvet Revolution (the fall of Soviet Communism some 25 years ago); the most moving to me is The Memorial to the Victims of Communism. Situated at the base of Petrin Hill in the...
Crossing the border from Basel's suburbs into Germany might be like crossing into the Twilight Zone, to judge from these signs near the border. Five of the six cities listed are no longer in Germany.
DrFumblefinger is an avid collector of images of unusual signs.
One of the great things about visiting a city like Prague is having the opportunity to see and explore so many interesting historic sites. As an example, our featured travel quiz, the Strahov Monastary.
One of the most popular tourist attractions in the historic and beautiful city of Prague is situated on the southern wall of its City Hall, in the Old Town Square.
Prague draws a lot of visitors these days, drawn by its picturesque historic center, its cultural elan, its beautiful river setting, its long and varied history...and maybe also just because everyone else is going. We went there a few years ago (2003,...
Gumbo likes the idea that there are many places that look alike, and yet have some "feel" of their own that sets them apart. Experienced travelers looked and placed it in several different locations...none of them bad guesses. But...
Probably the prettiest small medieval town I've ever seen is Cesky Krumlov, a 2.5 hour drive southwest from Prague. It seems little changed these past 500 years and fortunately was not damaged by bombing in the Great Wars. The town is...
Paris: Pont Neuf at night Every place we travel has its landmarks, and for nearly every city on a significant river, at least some of those landmarks turn out to be bridges. Unlike statues and monuments, they’re (almost...
Conditions aren’t always right—too much cloud, not enough sun, not the right scene on the ground—but pictures from the air can offer dramatic views. One recent blog on TravelGumbo featured an amazing series of views of ice-bound...
This is a story I enjoy seeing. The budget hotel chain B&B Hotels wins the top honor in the Worldwide Hospitality Awards . So it just goes to show, the budget traveler does not need to give up good service while saving money. This is exactly the type of hotel chain The winner, B & B Hotels , has locations in many countries, including France, the Czech Republic, Italy, Germany, and Morocco. Have you stayed in a B & B Hotel...
This is a hold-up! This fellow (and a companion on the other side of the door) carry the weight at building entrance on Stromgaten, near Bergen, Norway rail station. Historically, statues have served a variety of serious purposes: to honor the...
(View of Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral from Petrin Hill) This is a continuation of my blog on Prague; you can find part 1 by clicking this link. 2) Castle Quarter (Hradcany). The first castle in Prague was built on the west...