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Exploring Our Passions

We were recently tagged by @GotPassport to create a Passion Board! So, without further ado, here is the explanation of Guy and Girl Travels’ Passion Board: As you can see, love is the biggest theme in our passion board. We’ve been together as a couple for over 12 years and are deeply in love with each other. We have this attraction combined with this spiritual bond that brings us closer together every day. There isn’t a day that goes by that we don’t profess our love, kiss each other passionately, and hold each other close. Even after times of frustration we come together ...

Bed Bugs: The Exterminators Guide for Travelers

The curtain sways with the cool night air, the glow of the street below lingering just for a second. The room is silent except for the deep rhythmic breathing of the couple that lies there. Asleep they are unaware of the vile creature that lurks in the darken corners, waiting for a taste of their warm blood. It may not be a story about vampires, but Bed Bugs are a real concern to many, especially those that travel. It doesn’t matter if you’re in a luxury hotel or in a hostel, if you’re abroad or in the states. What really matters ...

Prague, Czech Republic: Travel Tips

Airport Shopping Unlike many airports in the United States, the airports in Europe tend to have a second security checkpoint at the entrance of departing gates. This is the case at Ruzyne-Prague Airport. Therefore, after you’ve checked in with your airline and are off to find your departing gate – do not expect that you’ll be able to bring liquid purchases onboard via your carry-on bag(s) even though the duty free shops sell liquids. With that in mind, you won’t be caught off guard or feel scammed when security confiscates your liquid purchases at the second checkpoint. Taxis Taxis are a pain in ...

Prague Views: A Photographer’s Dream

Whether it’s sunrise, sunset, the middle of the day, or after dark, the views of Prague are breathtaking. From a photographers perspective, Prague offers fairytale scenes perfect to strengthen your portfolio.Here are a few views that are a must on your visit to this capital city: Petrin Hill is located above Prague Castle but below Strahov Monastery in the Mala Strana district. The views here are well worth the hike up the massive hill (a.k.a. mini-mountain for us dramatics)! Depending on the crowds and your health, it’s about a 20 – 60 minute walk from the Old Town Square. (It took us several 60 minute walks during New Year's week because of ...

Prague Castle: 7 Tips to Avoid the Crowds

[caption id="attachment_1355" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Photo Credit: Správa Pražského hradu"][/caption] Prague Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, sits beautifully above River Vlata in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Prague Castle is the largest ancient castle in the world! Here are seven tips for exploring Prague Castle that can help you avoid the crowds: You don’t need to purchase a ticket to explore Prague Castle’s grounds. However, you need a ticket to get into a specific building/exhibit such as Old Royal Palace or Prague Castle Picture Gallery. To purchase tickets by the front entrance, go to the Prague Castle Information Center located in the second or third courtyard (two separate ticketing locations) or go to ...