Czechia Travel

Terezín Transit Camp or Theresienstadt (German)

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DATE OF ENTRY: July 2024

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A relatively short drive from Prague, (off the motorway to Dresden), you will find the former transit camp of Terezín or Theresienstadt (in German)

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The Velvet Revolution

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DATE: June 2024

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The Velvet Revolution was a peaceful, non-violent uprising in Czechoslovakia that took place  in late 1989. The revolution  led to the end of 41 years of communist rule in the country and the transition to a parliamentary republic.

I am providing for you a concise summary:

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A short history of what is now the Czech Republic or Czechia

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DATE: June 2024

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When travelling to another country, whether for a holiday or for a business trip, I think that it is always good to know a bit of the history of the country that you are visiting.

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Some Do's and Don'ts when visiting Prague & Czech Republic

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Although 95% of visitors to any country try to understand and to be aware of local mores and cultures before they arrive, I though it might be useful to offer visitors to my site, a very broad summary of things to look out for, and to observe, when visiting Prague and the Czech Republic.

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Start of Summer 2024 in Prague

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DATE: Late June 2024

COMMENTS: Well, after storms across Germany and other surrounding countries, as well as here in Czechia, it seems that summer has finally arrived. That is not to say that heavy rain and storms will not continue to occur, but let us for now say that we are enjoying a bit of summer!

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