Food in Prague: What You Have to Try

Traveling to a new place can feel overwhelming. You only have a few days to soak up as much as you can. For me, the food aspect can be daunting. How can I eat all the food in Prague in just a few days? Where do I even start? Which restaurants are worth my time and which ones are better to be skipped?

This is where Eating Europe comes in! They take all the leg work out of having an absolutely amazing culinary experience in Prague. This past fall when Alex from East Coast Contessa and I spent a few days in Prague, we were graciously invited to experience one of their food tours.

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The Striped Maxi Dress Perfect for Everything

I feel like it’s been a while since I’ve written a 100% fashion piece. My striped maxi dress might be just the right excuse. However when you live in Spain, even fashion posts have a hinge of a travel element to them when your backdrop consists of beautiful, historic buildings and cobblestone streets.

It was maybe a few months back and I wanted to add another maxi dress to the collection. Furthermore as a teacher, I was searching for something that I could wear to work. This striped blue and grey maxi from Pink Blush was just the dress I was looking for.

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A Weekend in León, Spain

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When my boyfriend asked me if I wanted to spend a weekend in León with him for a friend’s sort of wedding celebration thing (said friend apparently hates suits), I said why not? The thing with living in Spain is even three years in, I still have unexplored cities and towns. The country is simply full of too many amazing places.

I’ll admit that before spending a weekend in León, I knew very little about the city. I knew that the name of the autonomous region Castilla y León came from the city and that it had an impressive cathedral. What I didn’t know is how much I’d end up loving the city.

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A Day Trip to Pilsen from Prague

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I remember that taking a day trip to Pilsen was one of the first things I wanted to do in the Czech Republic. When I spent my summer there several years ago, I admittedly knew next to nothing about the rest of the country. I remember the town of Pilsen sticking out to me for one reason: beer.

That summer, however, I didn’t make it to Pilsen. So when I found myself in the Czech Republic yet again, I knew that I had to visit Pilsen. Luckily, it was ridiculously easy to get to Pilsen from Prague.

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The Best Weekend Getaways From Dublin

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While Dublin’s museums, beautiful Georgian doorways, and craft beer scene could certainly fill an entire trip, we can think of some good reasons to venture beyond Ireland’s capital city. There are many great getaways from Dublin close by. Glistening lakes, rugged filming locations, and scenic coastal drives are just a few reasons to get out of town. 

Luckily, most of the country’s charms are just a car, train, bus or taxi ride from the city center. 

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Om and Ah and What Ethical Clothing Means

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If you like ethically sourced, yoga-inspired clothing, then you have probably heard of the brand “Om and Ah” which is focused on comfortable clothing with positive and uplifting messages. Their range is certainly feel-good, on multiple levels, but what does ethical clothing even mean? Can clothing be unethical?

If you have been on the Om and Ah Facebook page then you will likely have seen a range of posts that advertise their clothing range, obviously, but more importantly, is the message behind these posts which is one of kindness – to yourself, to each other, to the earth. In fact, “Be Kind” is one of their slogans, which rather sums up what ethical clothing is all about. 

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Meet Me 23: A Quirky and Modern Prague Hotel

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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Prague is a little bit weird. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve always enjoyed every Prague visit. However the city has this sort of quirky charm and the modern Prague hotel Meet Me 23 just proves it even more.

Located right next to the Hlavní Nadrazí train station (where you can catch trains to cities and towns all over the country and region) and within minutes of Old Town Prague, this hotel could not be in a better location. However it’s location, while excellent, is not what makes this place loveably quirky. Instead the blue men are what make you do a double-take when you arrive.

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A Day Trip to Estonia from Helsinki

Sometimes checking another country off the list is just a boat ride away! At least that’s how taking a day trip to Estonia was for my friend Alex and I back in June. Visiting Tallinn, Estonia simply required an early morning wakeup, my camera and some spending money!

Did you know that Estonia is just across the ocean from Finland? You can actually take a ferry across the Baltic Ocean. It makes for the perfect day trip for anyone visiting Helsinki, Finland!

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A Dive into the Baltic: Experiencing a Finnish Sauna

Finnish sauna

To visit Finland and not go to a traditional Finnish sauna is like not seeing the Eiffel Tower on a visit to Paris. You simply cannot miss it. Furthermore, I never like to say no to anything that is considered self-care. A day at a Finnish sauna definitely falls under that category.

The tradition of a Finnish sauna

Most of us have a basic idea of what a sauna is like. Some of us have perhaps even experienced one say at the gym or at a spa. Most of us consider a sauna to be a blazing hot room that you sit in for about 15 minutes, cool off and repeat. However they are such an integral part of Finnish culture.

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