Travel with Amateur Traveler Podcast AT#632 - Travel to Central Europe (Prague, Krakow, Budapest)
Nov 10, 2018
Discover the charm of Central Europe with insights from travelers exploring Prague, Krakow, and Budapest. Tips on navigating public transport and must-see sights like Prague Castle and the Museum of Communism abound. The group shares emotional reflections from the impactful visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau. Enjoy the vibrant nightlife in Krakow's Jewish quarter and the historical significance of Częstochowa. Experience the unique ambiance of Budapest's ruin bars and indulge in delicious local cuisine, all while uncovering hidden gems along the way.
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Kutná Hora: Art Nouveau Over Bone Craft
- Kutná Hora mixes spectacular church art with a famous ossuary of arranged bones.
- The main church's Art Nouveau windows impressed more than the bone art for some visitors.
Prepare For Powerful WWII Site Visits
- Do plan and book Auschwitz/Birkenau and major WWII museum visits deliberately; they leave lasting impressions.
- Expect the sites to be orderly, vast, and emotionally impactful.
Buy Krakow Museum Tickets Early
- Do buy advance tickets for Krakow museums, especially the Schindler Museum.
- The Schindler Museum requires hours to absorb and can sell out quickly.