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Christmas Getaway to Prague

If you’re planning to go on an out of the country Christmas getaway, there is no better place to go than Prague. Imagine the pictures you see in Christmas cards and you’ll get that first hand when you come and spend the holidays in this Gothic fairytale-like Christmas city. Here are 5 things to-do when you visit Prague during Christmas.

CHRISTMAS FEELS
Christmas in Prague is usually chilly with early snow starting to drape the Gothic buildings and the air would be filled with the scent of cinnamons and fresh bakes of the day. Most of this historic buildings are adorned with glittering Christmas ornaments infecting people with the holiday bug. It’s like stepping in a Christmas village only seen on cartoons, but walking down there cobbled streets will just make you want to be drunk with Christmas spirit.

OUTDOOR CHRISTMAS MARKETS
Holiday shopping in Europe is every shopper’s dream and Prague is not exempted. Shopping rush is everywhere but one of the most recommended place to do your Christmas shopping is at the foot of the Church of Our Lady before Tyn in Old Town Square because that is the original and the grandest outdoor Christmas market in Prague. Aside from grabbing little trinkets for your loved ones, take time also to experience the culture and tradition of Prague through the people you meet and greet while shopping.

ICE SKATING
Another famous activity in Prague would be ice skating in the midst of the beautifully lights and the historical old buildings of the city. It doesn’t matter if you’re a first timer or a pro skater, the feeling of skating with all the other tourists and locals under the Christmas sky is just magical.

RIVER CRUISE
The cobbled lanes of the city are mostly full of tourists and locals doing Christmas shopping and errands, another lovely alternative would be a river cruise. Romantic cruises in the Vltava River are not only for couples but for families as well, it will also provide you another beautiful perspective of the old buildings embellished with Christmas decorations.

OPERAS AND AMAZING PERFORMANCES
Make sure to book a ticket in advance because this usually gets sold out fast. Ballets, operas and musical performances are quite common in this old city and they’ll probably make you fall in love with their world-class performances. The intricate interiors of Prague’s theaters are also an extra topping on the already noteworthy shows. December favorites will be the Nutcracker and Swan Lake Ballet.

Is It Possible To Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown?

Do you feel like you don’t have enough money to take that one trip that you have always wanted to take? If you feel this way, don’t worry, because you are not alone. There are many people out there who choose to spend their vacations in their hometown rather than at some sort of an exotic place. Why do they do this? Probably because they feel the same way that you feel – either that or simply because they can’t get enough of their hometowns.

But did you know that staying staying in your hometown doesn’t necessarily mean that you are not going to have a good time? You get to spend more time at home and less time behind the wheel. What this means is that you get to keep a lot of money in your pockets. With that said, did you know that you can actually be a tourist in your hometown? While it may sound impossible to you, believe us, it’s not. So, why not be a tourist in your own hometown and spend some time exploring your own neighborhood? By choosing to be a hometown tourist, you get to fall in love with your own city all over again, and you get to save a whole lot of money as well. And now, here are top three tourist-like things that you can do in your hometown!

Climb a Mountain Or Hit the Beach
If you live near the mountains, there is always something to do. This includes all sorts of activities such as skiing or hiking which is a personal favorite for the owners of Zone Garage Calgary who live just an hour outside of the Rocky Mountains. And if you live near the seashore, you can spend an entire day swimming in the sea. You may even be able to enjoy the sunset or sunrise – it all depends on your particular beach.

Book a Tour
Many people don’t even bother to take a tour of their own city, simply because they think that they already know everything that there is to know about it. However, there is always something new to learn. So, take a tour of your own city as soon as possible!

Attend Some Local Events
There are many towns out there that host free community events. These events include things such as free concerts and festivals. That being said, make sure to attend as many of your town’s local events as possible.