Prague, Czech Republic - January 16, 2015: Pedestrians only Charles Bridge (a.k.a. Stone Bridge, Kamenny most, Prague Bridge, Prazhski most) over Vltava river in Prague, Czech Republic
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Visitors walk on the Sky Bridge 721, the world's longest suspension pedestrian bridge in Dolni Morava, Czech Republic

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Do you have what it takes to cross the world's longest pedestrian suspension bridge?

May 30, 2022 • 2 Min read

Test your fears at Sky Bridge 721, the thrilling new Czech Republic footbridge that now ranks as the world's longest.

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Pining for Prague? Czech Republic is now open to fully vaccinated US tourists
Aug 24, 2021 • 2 Min read
People from the US are now permitted to travel to the Czech Republic for non-essential travel, provided they are fully vaccinated and can prove it…
History
See the haunting beauty of the Czech Republic's industrial heartland
Sep 23, 2020 • 4 Min read
The Czech Republic's Dolní Vítkovice is a cultural heritage area with impressive 19th-century industrial architecture, now used as museums and art spaces.
Public Transport
This new overnight train to Croatia is already so popular that it's running daily
Jul 14, 2020 • 2 Min read
A new overnight train service that was launched last month between Prague and the Croatian coast has already proven itself so popular that it will now run…
Art
To take photos at this famous Czech site, you’ll need to request permission days in advance
Oct 21, 2019 • 2 Min read
Misbehaving tourists have encouraged Czech Republic's famous Sedlec Ossuary or "Church of Bones" to enforce stricter rules around photography from next…
Food
How to spend the perfect weekend in Prague
Aug 1, 2019 • 5 Min read
Prague may be full of incredible sights, but they are also located close enough that you can take in many of them over the course of a weekend. Find out…
Food
Spending diary: what I spent on a two-day trip to Prague
Jul 10, 2019 • 7 Min read
I went to Prague in June before heading on a short road trip around the Czech Republic. It was the most expensive part of our stay but we could afford to…
Food
Prague: culturally relevant in the Czech Republic
Jul 2, 2019 • 4 Min read
Prague is a continental epicenter. It’s not only the Czech Republic’s capital, but arguably the region’s most culturally relevant city. And the word is…
Art
Where to escape the crowds in Eastern Europe
Mar 28, 2019 • 5 Min read
With its rich history, diverse landscapes and hearty food and drink, Eastern Europe is firmly on the map for more travellers than ever before. But growing…