Published on Saturday, June 19, 2010 by Michelle Onorato In all of our travels, we never felt more like we were on the Amazing Race than when we looked for the John Lennon Wall in Prague. We had our guide book opened, with its disproportioned map, sending our heads spinning around in Kampa Island. And just like an over the top team on the Amazing Race, we broke down and had our silly little spat before finally finding ou...

Published on Thursday, December 17, 2009 by Michelle Onorato Whether it’s sunrise, sunset, the middle of the day, or after dark, the views of Prague are breathtaking. From a photographer's 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...

Published on Thursday, December 17, 2009 by Michelle Onorato 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 onbo...

Published on Thursday, December 17, 2009 by Michelle Onorato [caption id="attachment_1490" align="alignleft" width="225" caption="The Lorraine Cross on Charles Bridge"][/caption] Let the hunt begin! Here are two fun legends on the Charles Bridge that may bring you good luck, make your wish come true, and bring you back to Prague: Search for the St. John of Nepomuk statue on Charles Bridge and rub the bronze plaque d...

Published on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 by Michelle Onorato [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! ...