Introducing Bohemia
The ancient land of Bohemia makes up the western two-thirds of the Czech Republic. The modern term ‘bohemian’ comes to us via the French, who thought that Roma came from Bohemia; the word bohémien was later applied to people living an unconventional lifestyle. The term gained currency in the wake of Puccini’s opera La Bohème about a community of poverty-stricken artists in Paris.
Activities in Bohemia
Plzeň
After the quaintly contrived elegance of the West Bohemian spa towns, the rugged blue-collar energy of Plzeň comes as a welcome relief.
Karlovy Vary
If you’ve been hiding a designer dog or an ostentatious pair of sunglasses in your luggage, then Karlovy Vary (Karlsbad in German) is your chance to give them both an airing.
Bohemia destination guides
České Budějovice
As the birthplace of one of Europe’s finest brews, in České Budějovice they take their beer very, very seriously.
Hotels in Bohemia
Budget Hotels & Hostels in Bohemia
Guesthouses and B&Bs in Bohemia
Apartments in Bohemia
Český Krumlov
Crowned by a spectacular castle, and centred on an elegant old town square, Český Krumlov is a pocket-sized Prague.
Entertainment in Bohemia
Tábor
Shopping in Bohemia