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Day 4, Part 2: The Hairy Pig Deli and Old Town Stockholm walk

February 18, 2024November 21, 2015 by Anthony

After an early morning and a long day traveling from Copenhagen to Stockholm by train, it was finally time to start exploring the Old Town of Stockholm, also known as Gamla stan. Gamla stan, popular with tourist, is a charming and photogenic island filled with medieval alleyways, cobbled streets, antique shops, old churches, statues, and …

5 must see free sights in Prague, Czech Republic

April 8, 2024June 14, 2015 by Anthony

The rooftops of Prague with the Prague Castle in the background

Prague is one of the great cities of Europe and the world. Its rich history dates back over 1,000 years, shaped by empires, wars, and political movements. Since the fall of the communist regime after the Velvet Revolution in 1989, people from all around the world have begun rediscovering Eastern Europe and Prague. If you …