The vast majority of Czechs spend their vacations close to home
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Some 80 percent of Czechs travel domestically for vacation, according to Eurostat
Foreigners spray painting Prague's Charles Bridge caught ‘blue handed’ by police, face up to 3 years in prison
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Two people were arrested while tagging a pillar on Charles Bridge, one of Prague’s main landmarks
Prague’s airport expands express security checks for Schengen flights, but for a fee
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This is one of several innovations to improve travel during what is expected to be the busiest summer season ever at the airport
Mattoni’s highway eagles have become roadside art to skirt Czech anti-advertising laws
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Bottled water maker Karlovarské minerální vody is covering its distinctive eagle-shaped signs in art to avoid having to take them down
Many Prague exchange offices ignoring new consumer protection rules
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Exchange offices still post VIP rates and refuse to cancel the transaction within three hours
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Two new UNESCO World Heritage Sites named in the Czech Republic
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The Czech Republic has two new UNESCO World Heritage Sites, bringing the country’s total to 14
See inside Prague's Hrzán and Liechtenstein Palaces on Cyril and Methodius Day
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Two state-owned palaces, Hrzánský palác and Lichtenštejnský palác, will be open to the public on July 5; both have impressive interior décor
Prague’s tourism and film professionals count on a boost from Spider-Man: Far From Home
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Spider-Man: Far From Home is one of the most high-profile international films to shoot in Prague since 2006’s Casino Royale
Incredibly hot June broke Prague’s all-time record
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June was two degrees warmer than the previous record holder, and also had the hottest day on record
Prague Castle was most visited Czech site in 2018, but tourism experts encourage people to go elsewhere
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Sites in Prague dominated the list of attractions in 2018; CzechTourism, though, is trying to promote less congested sites
Prague's Vyšehrad offers some relaxing sightseeing away from the gridlocked crowds
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Prague’s other castle, Vyšehrad, is filled with history and a pleasant escape from the overtouristed city center
Honest Czechs are seventh most likely in the world to return a lost wallet
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People in six Czech cities scored highly when it came to returning lost wallets even when there was money inside.
Znojmo gets a shout out as one of the world’s prettiest small towns
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The South Moravian town of Znojmo was ranked as one of the most beautiful small towns in the world
Czechs have the world's best sense of humor, says Monty Python's Michael Palin
Michael Palin says the Czechs feel everything is up for laughter, and do not have a laughter ceiling like other countries
Prague has its own summer solstice 'Stonehenge' at Charles Bridge and Prague Castle
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On the summer solstice, the Old Town side of Charles Bridge lines up with St Vitus’ Cathedral for a sunset show that was planned in the 14th century
Prague to remove all Fair Place taxi stands due to misuse by fraudulent drivers
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Prague’s Fair Place stands were meant to guarantee taxis with a fair price, but alternative services have made them obsolete
Go to Olomouc instead of Prague, says the New York Times
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For American tourists looking to get away from the crowds, the US newspaper recommends a trip to the heart of Moravia
