Prague at Night

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Michael

Night in Prague from Victor Metron on Vimeo.

Czech History

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Michael

Czechia is so enjoyable because it’s history is still visible everywhere. It is part of everything you see and do–and eat and drink. So in the interest of KNOW BEFORE YOU GO here is a 6 minute course in Czech history.

Karlstejn Castle: Medieval Protection

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Michael

Prague owes so much to the strength and wealth of Charles IV, King of Bohemia, that we forget he ruled through-out central Europe for many years as Holy Roman Emperor. He built Karlstejn (Karlstein) to protect both the crown jewels of the empire and his collection of holy relics. This castle, only 30 km from Prague, managed to survive the many wars since and has had three major reconstructions. So it is in remarkable good shape and well tells the story of Charles the Fourth.

No one tells the story of our visit better than star photo-journalist, Karin. Click below to see her Album.
(It is in Google Photos so you may have to hunt to find the descriptions.)

Karlstejn Castle

OpinionsPost — Read all about it!

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Michael

2017 Update: OpinionsPost is defunct and the links obsolete. I have been re-publishing my articles but it is a slow process. Where I have new links I will insert them. If you see an article that you are interested in but can’t find, contact me and I will email you a copy 🙂

I have not posted here for the last month because I have been writing for a new internet magazine, OpinionsPost.com Self-described as “a multilingual newspaper based on the concept of citizen journalism. We are independent, impartial and honest.”

My latest piece for the magazine is my take on our recent trip to the Czech spa town Karlovy Vary and the large Russian influence we found there. It is now republished here.