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Expert recommendations and insider tips for first-time visitors and locals alike from ARTĚL’s founder, Karen Feldman, who has lived in Prague since 1994. Click on the links below for detailed reviews – from Feldman’s own unique perspective – of all the best that Prague has to offer...

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Getting Oriented…In A Vintage Automobile

Published on June 13th, 2013 in Sights

Even though Prague is a relatively small city, its maze-like streets can make it difficult for first-time visitors to get a clear sense of where various landmarks are in relation to others. One of the best ways to get a visual overview of the city – and do so in style – is in a chauffeur-driven vintage convertible...

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Prague Off the Map – An Alt Guide to Prague

Published on June 06th, 2013 in Resources

This website, launched in 2011, offers a fresh look at the Czech capital for both visitors to Prague and long-time residents like myself who think they’ve seen it all. Get insidery tips on loved-by-locals pubs, cafes, and nightlife venues, plus...

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Plastic Bags: Socialist-Era Status Symbol

Published on May 30th, 2013 in Interviews

These days the plastic bag is a bit of a pariah, cast aside in favor of the infinitely more stylish and eco-friendly reusable shopping tote. But if you lived in communist Czechoslovakia, plastic bags carried (no pun intended!) a certain kind of cachet...

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Miss Sophie’s

Published on May 23th, 2013 in Hotels

Miss Sophie’s is a great option if you are on a budget and looking for a small hotel and a quiet stay. The stylish rooms are dark and atmospheric, with a unique sense of playfulness. But what really won me over was the breakfast (yes, I am serious). The all-you-can-eat buffet (plus a la carte menu)...

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Great Czech Beauty Buys

Published on May 16th, 2013 in Shopping

Prague is awash in boutiques selling sophisticated fragrances and cosmetics. (See our recent post on one of them, Ingredients). However, if you’re looking for an affordable, unusual souvenir from your Prague trip—and just happen to be a beauty products addict like me...

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