Visiting castles and landmarks during solo travel in the Czech Republic
Just approach solo castle and landmark visits with practical planning: research opening times and transport, carry ID and a charged phone, and learn a few Czech phrases so you can navigate and ask for help; be vigilant of narrow passages, uneven stone steps and steep drops, and occasional pickpockets in…
Hello, I am Jan, a travel writer based in the Czech Republic. I specialize in discovering and writing about my homeland—medieval towns, mountain hikes, the local pub scene, and off-the-tourist-radar destinations.
I also write about life as an expat in Czechia—just what it is like to live here, and not just visit. That means the little victories, the cultural surprises, and the daily realities of establishing life in this side of the world. If you’re considering visiting or making the move, I hope to give you an authentic, realistic sense of what life in Czechia is all about.