Czechia

My grandfather on my dad’s side hailed from Czechoslovakia. And I have to say, as much as I’ve always been interested in traveling, I never really thought about visiting the Czech Republic or Slovakia. I found myself in Czechia (Czech Republic) though on my summer trip through Europe and oh em gee did it surprise me! We drove through much of the countryside on our way from Austria to Prague and then from Prague into Germany. The countryside was picturesque and I love love loved Prague. Truly I can’t remember enough good things about it. The city was beautiful — the buildings in old town, cobblestone streets, astronomical clock, view from the Charles Bridge, way the castle lights up at night 😍 I could go on and on. So me coded. The people were kind and friendly. It was clean too! And we just had so much fun with our group. We were so bonded by that point in the trip anything would have been a joy, but Prague really took the cake. I, of course, rubbed the dog on the bridge for good luck and the falling saint to ensure a return to the city. Fingers crossed I get back. My preference would be for Christmas markets 🤞🤞🤞