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10-Z Bunker Hostel : Sleeping in a Nuclear Fallout Shelter in Brno

Lindsey — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 21:26:48 +0000

More often than I’d like to admit, I wind up in situations that leave me wondering what the hell I’ve gotten myself into. My first night in Brno was a classic example – rolling around, shivering on a rock hard prison-style bed inside of the icy, retired nuclear fallout shelter, 10-Z Bunker Hostel. 10-Z was the ... Read more

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A First Timer’s Travel Guide to Brno, Czech Republic

Lindsey — Sun, 06 Jan 2019 18:57:55 +0000

I once read that Brno is the ugly sister of Prague, and as the ugly sister in my own life (just kidding mom, please don’t text me) I felt a personal desire to do the city justice. What I ended up discovering during my time here is that Brno doesn’t need my help because it’s ... Read more

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20 Pictures of Brno To Inspire Your Next Visit to the Czech Republic

Lindsey — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 21:15:57 +0000

Brno is the second largest city in the Czech Republic (Czechia) but it’s often overshadowed by its more popular sister, Prague. While Prague is definitely one of the most beautiful cities I’ve ever seen, its crowds made it difficult for me to fully connect. During my time in Brno, I hardly had to share the ... Read more

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7 Must Visit Bars in Brno For The Best Local Beer & Cocktails

Lindsey — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 21:19:48 +0000

Did you know that the Czech Republic consumes more beer per capita than any other country in the world? How wild is that? When Nick and I were in Prague a few years ago we grew rather fond of the country’s beer, so when I booked my train ticket to Brno last month, I couldn’t ... Read more

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The Top 10 Things to Do in Brno // Bones, Labyrinths and Beer

Lindsey — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 21:04:46 +0000

I visited Brno around Halloween and didn’t realize what a perfect destination it was going to be. With it’s underground labyrinths, church crypts and the second largest ossuary in Europe, Brno was serving up all the right levels of creepy to compliment the holiday. Whatever time of year you are traveling, Brno is an underrated ... Read more

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Spilberk Castle // Visiting Brno’s Infamous Hillside Fortress

Lindsey — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 20:52:22 +0000

As far as castles go, I’m partial to those that are extravagant, opulent and fairytale adjacent. Spilberk Castle does not check these boxes but I’m a sucker for a good view and the hillside on which it resides offers up some of the best in the city. Keep reading to learn about Spilberk Castle, what to ... Read more

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