“Prague doesn’t let you go...This little mother has claws.” —Franz Kafka

I reflect on seventeen of the changes that I have witnessed here in the Czech Republic over the course of seventeen years.

I've had the good fortune of helping thousands of travelers during my career through published travel guides, meaningful experiences and curated content.

One delightful curiosity-seeker writes about her time in Prague and shows how I create meaningful experiences for visitors to the Czech Republic.

Although the Czech Republic is consistently rated one of the most peaceful nations on the planet it continuously surprises me the number of travelers who, in their foggy state of travel bliss, seem to misplace all sense of caution and awareness.

Here’s an overview of recommendations and reminders in order to help you travel discreetly and safely under the radar here in Europe.

With myriad travel review sites and apps in existence today the sheer volume of information can be overwhelming — even for the most seasoned travelers. Extract more value, comfort and meaning by seeking out and chatting with locals and those who have been there instead of chiefly relying on travel websites and online reviews.

Here are just six reasons why.