Upon exiting the plane in Prague, Czech Republic, I could feel I was in for something special. The first thing I noticed was their recycling system, which seemed more progressive and logical than any airport I’ve been through in the United States. Luckily, we had several days to explore the city and recover from jet […]
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Šumperk, Czech Republic: Prelude to a Ghost Story
When I started booking an Eastern European tour for my band, I really had no expectations, other than the conditions set forth in our rider. Even those were minimal: vegan dinner upon arrival, wine if possible, a bed to sleep in after the performance, and payment. Prague had a sense of safety to it because […]
Travel Tip: Cover Your Phrase Book
Italian phrase book – by Rachel Staggs When I first started traveling in Europe, I traveled alone, there was extremely limited access to the internet, and I chose hostels out of a used travel book. One of the smartest things I did was cover my phrase books and city guides with clippings I took from […]