You can probably guess by now that I love Bologna, it's been a dream living here for the summer. One of the many reasons I love Bologna is because it's not overcrowded with tourist, it feels like a best kept secret in Italy. It's the real deal, authentic Italian living. In saying that I could not have been more excited to be a tourist while my best friend, Kelly came to visit. 
My first mission: show her the best view of the city on top of Due Torri. 

Due Torri stands for two towers, they are 2 of the remaining 21 towers that still stand in Bologna. These medieval towers were built over the 12th century, there might have been up to 180 of them in the city at one time. Reasons for building the towers vary, but a popular hypothesis was for protection and to showcase a families wealth. 

I had been wanting to make this climb for awhile, so it was perfect when Kelly came. We made our way to the towers mid-morning, prepared to make our ascend up the Asinelli Tower's 498 steps or 97 meters high! 

I'm not going to pretend that I wasn't (slightly) scared climbing up. It wasn't the amount of stair climbing that had me on edge, it was the fact that I'm climbing a structure built in the 12th century. I could see peep holes through broken brick all the way up. However every few floors they would provide platforms so you couldn't fall all the way down... 

When you do finally make it to the top, you'll quickly realize the view is out of this world. At this point I'm pretty sure Kelly understood why I love this city so much. The sunburnt colors and terra-cotta tiles go for miles. 

To climb Due Torri only cost 3 euros. We saw just about every walk of life make their way up there too. 

Climbing Due Torri: 

• Wear comfortable shoes
• Go during a weekday morning (less crowded/ less hot) 

Thanks for reading and stay tuned for Kelly's vlog about the Due Torri climb! 

xx, Abby 

As you know Darryl and I are living in Italy for the summer, it has been my mission to visit as many cities as possible. The first one on my list was Florence or Firenze ( I hate how we Americanize these beautiful city names). As much as I love Bologna, its become somewhat of a ghost town on the weekends due to the summer heat, which makes it a perfect time to travel. Firenze is only 30 minutes away from Bologna by high speed train! 

Ever since I downloaded GoEuro traveling by train anywhere in Italy has been fast and affordable. It's been the best way to optimize as many cities as Darryl will let me. 
We arrived to Firenze's main train station Santa Maria Novella, from there we made our 10 minute walk to our cozy little Airbnb in Piazza di Santa Trinita. Our apartment for the weekend was small but it was the perfect location in my opinion, the Ponte (bridge) Santa Trinita offers the best views of Ponte Vecchio (see below). 

I always make a plan of what I must see when visiting a new city, but Darryl actually kinda hates when I do that. It took us awhile but we've finally found a way to have it all. Like Darryl I don't like to waste hours standing in a line, if we can't get the VIP express line service to a Cathedral or whatever, we'll skip it.  Heartbreaking at first but I've started to realize just because I didn't go inside Duomo doesn't mean my experience was any less memorable or moving. It actually stunning from the outside as well. 

This trip I used my "VIP express" on seeing the original David by Michelangelo. I still cannot get over how stunning and perfect he was. The statue left me completely flabbergasted that something so smooth was chiseled over 500 years ago. We paid 20 euros each but didn't waste a second in line. 
In my experience, I've found that if you pick one tourist attraction, you can do it up. You should go all out and pay the extra fee to avoid lines and get a great tour guide with insider tips. This doesn't apply to all cities but it worked for us in Firenze. 

There are so many breathtaking spots in Firenze a few of my must visits were the obvious: Ponte Vecchio, the David, the Duomo and Piazzale Michelangelo. 

• Ponte Vecchio is a beautiful work of art that was the only bridge in Firenze to survive WWII, it was said that Hilter spared this bridge because his love of art and architecture. Walking across the bridge today you can see at one end where it was rebuilt. I really enjoyed how the bridge was lined with gold jewelers left and right. 
• The David is housed in Academia di Belle Arti a beautiful museum that also showcases other works of art by Michelangelo. After visiting the museum you'll see why much of Firenze was influenced by him. 
• The Duomo exterior is unlike any other church I have ever seen; green, pink and white marble cover the facade. It's gothic structure rises high above the city sky line, unmissable from any view. 
• Reaching the top of Piazzale Michelangelo is one of the most rewarding views in Firenze. You get the best view of the entire city. Every building just pops out. It was also great to relax and get a glass of wine. 

A few must try foods: 

• Good news: Gelato is everywhere! I preferred Venchi but it is a chain :( 
• Gusta Pizza, this was recommended to us and we were not let down! 

We really enjoyed our stay in Firenze, however I would recommend visiting this city in the off season. Early June Firenze was piping hot, without a single breeze. Early spring or late fall would not take away from your experience here. 

Hope you plan a trip to Firenze! 

xx. Abby 

Below I've added some photos from other places we visited during our stay.

When I first got to Bologna I knew that I wanted to learn how to make fresh pasta and a traditional red sauce. Part of my love for Bologna comes from its beautiful dishes such as tortellini, lasagna, and tagliatelle. Bologna is part of the Emilia-Romanga region which is the best (in my opinion) cuisine in Italy. Other cities like Modena and Parma serve up the same traditional style and host world famous restaurants. 
I knew this task of making pasta was not something I should attempt on my own. After much research I found the Culinary Institute of Bologna or CIBO, it was here that I decided to enrolled in my first pasta making class. 

When I arrived to CIBO I was immediately greeted with a hot espresso shot, glass of my choice of wine and fresh panna cotta! It was love at first bite.. sip! 
Finding the right class for the right price was important to me, I wanted to be able to take this cooking experience with me where ever I go but not go broke in the process. Some schools run up to 500 euro a day. CIBO offers many classes that are all day, half day and an hour long to fit your price range. I chose an hour class for 60 euros focused on pasta making. 

We didn't waste anytime, I immediately started measuring flour for the four of us (class sizes at CIBO are 6 person max). Prior to my class the teacher had been making ragu bolognese or ragu sauce, but our class was focused on pasta. 

I had excellent one on one help from a professional, she insured that everyone's pasta was the precise thickness desired for tortelloni and tagliatelle. These were the two dishes we were making. 

Above is tortelloni, which is to my understanding is much larger than tortellini. It is usually filled with cheese and has a much milder taste. We cooked ours in a pan with herbs and butter to let our 3 cheese mixture be the star.  

My favorite dish was the tagliatelle with ragu alla Bolognese sauce. The taste of fresh pasta is out of this world! I never in a million years thought I'd be able to taste the difference....I was so wrong. 
We wrapped our night up with eating all of the amazing dishes we had prepared. CIBO made sure we had enough wine to last the rest of the night too. 

If you're interested in any of the recipes from my post you can check them out here or below! 

​Handmade Egg Pasta Dough
Ingredients for 3 servings:

• Whole eggs 3
• All-purpose flour 300g, 10.5oz (00 Flour is generally used in Italy)

1) Place the flour into a mound in the center of a countertop or large pasta board. Using 2 fingers make a well in the center of the flour.

3) When the dough forms a ball and becomes too firm to stir, lightly flour your hands and being kneading–folding and pressing over and over again.
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4) After about 15 minutes you should have a smooth, soft and elastic dough. Make it into a ball and then wrap with film (clear food wrap) and let rest for 10-15 minutes.
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Hope you enjoyed! 

xx, Abby 

I don't know what happened to my ambition of writing a weekly blog post... lets just say it was basic to begin with so this is what I can offer. I meant (wanted) to share a quick update of life lately... Darryl and I just moved to Bologna, Italy about 3...4 weeks ago? Where has time gone!  I'm beyond excited that I get to call Bologna home for the next few months until our wedding. After visiting for the first time this past November, I'd been dreaming of tortellini in brodo (in broth) ever since. If it wasn't the food I fell immediately in love with it would be the porticoes. They are gorgeous and everywhere, I'm completely obsessed (and cannot stop taking photos). The porticoes line roughly 23 miles of the city center, which is a lot since I ran the whole circumference and it was about a 5 and a quarter miles around. 

Each portico is so unique to its building. I went on a tour (yes I did that) and found out the requirements for building a portico back in the middle ages was a man was to be able to pass under on horse. The porticoes are as old as this city but serve as the same purpose as they did back in the day, to extend the living space.
With the weather all over the place this past week, its amazing to cool off in the shade or seeking shelter from the rain under a portico. Darryl and I have been eating out almost everyday (yikes, hello wedding diet), its hard not to since the porticoes and aperitivo make for such an inviting atmosphere. 

My favorite portico is close to our apartment in Piazza Cavour, the hand painted vaults feel like something out of the Sistine Chapel. I'm pretty surprised (and proud) that I haven't ran into someone yet. 

Bologna is home to the oldest University in the western world. It's campus mixes in with the city center but its unmistakably clear when you enter the student ghetto. The porticoes are not preserved but rather covered in graffiti that could offend just about anyone. The space is still special none the less, we've found some of our favorite bars and restaurants in the ghetto. 
I'm still just getting to know Bologna but I can say with certainty, its going to be a hard place to leave at the end of summer. 

Stay tuned for more Bologna and Italy updates. 

xx, Abby 

As always questions and comments are welcomed! 

I was so geeked to go to Austria, I could hardly believe we were finally doing it! Darryl and I took a 3 day weekend to visited two swanky spots, Salzburg and Hallstatt. 
I've started to try and not prepare as much for each trip, having no expectation and going with the flow always makes the trip so much better. This is kind of against my "type A" mind thinking but it has really worked out. Darryl mainly being the influence behind having a much more relaxed trip, begged me to find The Sound of Music sights to see. Surprised but never questioning (in case he changed his mind) I found the perfect tour for us to take in Salzburg. As we enjoyed being in a new city we wanted to end this trip more relaxed in Hallstatt. We needed to feel away from it all and find out why Austria is truly a beautiful country. 

As you can see I totally geeked out on this tour and have absolutely no shame in doing so because it was that awesome! So many wonderful memories of watching this movie with my mother and grandmother came back to me, it was hard to tame my excitement. The Mirabell Garden's above look just the way they did in the movie.

Few shots of Nonnberg Abbey

Few other famous scene's from the movie... See if you remember these photos! 

We relaxed and shopped around at a few other places before dinner that evening. Grabbing another cup of Meinl and croissant at Cafe Tomaselli in a beautiful area west of the river. Also buying tons of Mozartkugel souvenirs, a famous pistachio marzipan chocolate of the area. That night we had dinner at a cozy little traditional Austrian restaurant called Zwettler's. No surprise we went with goulash... Seriously what is with Europe and goulash? I'll find out and let you know! 

The next day we had a relaxed morning before driving to Hallstatt, getting in around 11am just in time to enjoy lunch! We ate a little spot along Seestrasse with an amazing uninterrupted view of the lake.

It's hard to go wrong with a hotel location in Hallstatt, the town is so tiny and quaint. We could not get over the views from our balcony or the Austrian feel of our Bed and Breakfast! 

After lunch that day we walked around town peering into tiny shops, We eventually started our trek up the mountain. The hike took a little longer than we anticipated... but the views from the top were astonishing. We had perfect weather to enjoy the cafe on top and take some awesome photos of the lake. We made it easier on ourselves and took the tram back down :) 

Hallstatt is a salt mining city and also part of UNESCO's World Heritage Site, fun little facts that we learned during our climb up the mountain. If you do decided to hike up instead of taking the tram we started from behind the Parish Church. Every 5 minutes or so up the mountain UNESCO provides interesting information about the city. 

The last touristy visit we made was to the Parish Church that overlooks the lake. A huge part of the grounds are dedicated to the cemetery. These graves sights are kept up immaculately! 

We had a proper send off that night and enjoyed a beautiful meal at Gruner Baum Hotel right over the lake. 

These two cities were beautiful and did not let me down, I'm so grateful for our short visit! I'm still hoping I'll make it to Vienna and a ski resort next year, or any reason to get my hands on a Meinl Coffee!  

Travel tips for Austria

• Best time to visit: May or June (most crowded in July- August) 
• Bring nice clothes for dining out
• Tip your awesome tour guides

Must Do's in Salzburg

• Panorama's The Sound of Music Tour 
• Julius Meinl Coffee at Cafe Tomaselli
• Walking through Mirabell Gardens and Nonnberg Abbey

Must Do's in Hallstatt

• Take a tram up to the Salt Mine 
• Walking up to the Parish Church and go in the Beinhaus (bone house)
• Dine at Gruner Baum Hotel 

Thanks for reading! All questions are welcomed, please feel free to comment below! 

xx, Abby 

This is the true story... of 10 strangers... picked to live in a house...hahah you know the rest. My first "Eastern European" destination was in the beautiful city of Budapest, Hungary. I had done my research and could hardly wait to start exploring. Adding to the overall splendor we were meeting up with two of the greatest people I know, Kelly and Sarah. Have you heard that saying "your vibe attracts your tribe?" Well Kelly, my college roommate and BFF always has herself surrounded with the coolest people. You'll know what I mean seconds after meeting her. Kelly introduced me to Sarah a few years back in Chicago. Sarah is also one of those girls that instantly makes you happy just being around her. Kelly, now living in Spain, of course already had the best new crew and they were coming along! This squad of women quickly became my new best friends, I should have expected nothing less. 

Darryl and I got into Budapest just before dinner time on Friday. We were really excited to try out one of the most talked about dishes...goulash. 
​First things first we stopped at our 10 bed, Airbnb to drop off our bags. Our place was in a great location on the Pest side of the Danube River, spacious and relaxing. We did have a pretty difficult time finding the actual apartment the first time in this post-war building. Check out Kelly's video, you'll see what I mean! So after we finally got in and set our bags down, we set out to find our Hungarian Goulash!

The second thing on the agenda and to do list in Budapest was check out these famous ruin bars. What is a Ruin Bar? A Ruin Bar is located in a run- down building that used to serve a different purpose. They transformed these spaces into really funky eclectic bars so people can drink cheaply! We tried several of them out but kept going back to Szimpla Kert. Szimpla's was the first ruin bar, it's located in the Jewish Quarter. It's atmosphere was amazing! Each room has such a different vibe! 

Szimpla's is filled with so many odd's and ends. Sometimes I would stop and look around, was I really smoking watermelon hooka out of this bath tub cut in half? Is that a large green bunny? And what about that old Russian car sitting over there. Yes, those are all real images from this bar. As the night wound down I starting to find this odd place cosy. 

Up and at it the next morning.. I mean late afternoon around 2pm we started our free walking tour! Our tour guide was awesome and a native to Hungary. We started in Pest and ended in Fisherman's Bastion in Buda. My favorite part of the tour might have been when it ended in Fisherman's Bastion, the 7 towers at dusk was a sight to behold. I found the history behind the Chain Bridge linking the two cities together to be fascinating. It was quite stunning in person. Some of the tour highlights are: Chain Bridge (pictures below), Buda Castle, Royal Palace, Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion.  

That evening we checked out one of the many famous river (booze) cruises! The boats are lined up along the Danube River and they offer fantastic views of both sides of the city. We hopped on one that started around 7pm, tickets are available to purchase along the river or online. We purchased ours along the river and I "think" we negotiated the price down. We also received two free drink tickets. So worth it, the city just lights up at night. 

On our last full day in Budapest, all feeling somewhat hazy from last nights booze cruise and ruin bar, we went to the best place to detox Szechenyi! It's amazing how many thermal spas are available in the city. We opted for the most well know, Szechenyi Thermal Bath. This bath was incredible, not just by its enormous size but how clean everything was kept. The bright yellow facade added a beautiful contrast of the the outdoor pools. We spent over 6 hours exploring the different in and outdoor pools, all naturally heated by thermal springs. My favorite by far was the pool on the outside, it had a whirlpool that whipped everyone around in circles. I couldn't help but feel like a kid again. 

We went out on a bang with our last night in Budapest. We had one of the best meals of my life at Drum Cafe and revisited Szimpla. I know we only scratched the surface of what makes Budapest so beautiful, so it was hard to leave. I hope I find another opportunity to revisit. 

Travel tips to Budapest: 

• Exchange money in the city, don't do it at the airport. 
• They have Uber! Best way to travel to Szechenyi (further north of the city). 
• Pest offers the best/ most reasonable accommodations/ restaurants.
• Best time to visit: May- August, we went in February. 
• Check out Airbnb, instead of hostels. 

Must Do's

• Thermal Spas- Szechenyi and Gellert are the most popular
• River cruise at night
• Ruin Bars- Szimpla Kert, Instant and, Fogashaz
• Dinner Spots- Pest-Buda Bistro, Comme Chez Soi and, Drum Cafe 
• Free walking tour

Friends make everything better, I'm so grateful to have this experience with these amazing people. 

Any questions please don't be afraid to ask by commenting below! 

To see live coverage of this trip check out Kelly's Vlog! She is a master music and video collaborator showing us her worldly travels! 

xx. Abby 

Have you ever started going somewhere and stopped and thought "I hope this is worth it?" I have and it was on this trip! Darryl and I flew to the Philippines from South China, it was a short 2.5 hour flight to Manila (with a 4 hour layover) and another hour to Puerto Princesa, Palawan. We landed at dusk, the air was warm and, the San Miguel's were cold. We started scouting for our cab to take us to El Nido. We quickly realized we'd be taking a mini bus to El Nido with at least 10 other people. Finally after 30 minutes of waiting around, we got a full van. Then we were informed it was going to take 4 hours to get there! We looked at each other in disbelief (this was my lack of planning). So 4 hours later on an unpaved road we made a stop... a half way stop! I thought no way! Do we really have to endure another 4 hours of this hell. We DID! We arrived to El Nido (in one piece) around 4am. We rolled out of bed up the next morning to this view above... El Nido really is heaven on earth, just don't expect a paved road to get there! 
This would be the most off the beaten path, rugged and rewarding trip I've ever taken to this day! 

Still laughing off last night, we had breakfast and booked our first boat excursion. We stayed at the Aqua Travel Lodge, it's located in the heart of El Nido. The staff was extremely accommodating with preplanned, complimentary breakfast and they set up all of our activities. We had 4 full days and didn't want to waste a minute. Our first boating excursion we went on Tour C provided by El Nido Boutique and Art Cafe. On this tour it included island hoping to Matinloc, Tapiutan and, Secret Beach. I'm pretty sure when Conde Nast name Palawan #1 Island in the World they were talking about Matinloc Island. It was stunning, water so clear you can see all the way down to the bottom. Best part NO sharks, the water is to warm!! Each tour had tons of opportunities to snorkel and swim. Our guides made the day even better, definitely recommend booking through Art Cafe.
Added Bonus:  
Art Cafe provides snorkel gear to rent and lunch. They do recommend bringing your own towel and sun block. Darryl and I also picked up a bag like this in Thailand we used on both boat excursions... life saver! 

That evening we headed to Trattoria Altrove! Darryl lit up like a Christmas tree when our delicious pizza came out. You'd never guess from climbing up the shaky stairs to this crumbling building that this restaurant would deliver a 5 star pizza... We went back every night. 

As the day winds down at Nacpan Beach you can find a few stands that offer fresh coconut, mango and a few traditional dishes. 
We dove back to El Nido just in time to witness this amazing sunset below! But before we got back we had a few hiccups along the way. A brief rain storm swept through the area leaving the clay roads practically flooded. Our scooter lost traction making it down a small hill. The scooter fell over and skidded down, our legs caught between the bike and the clay. OUCH! Not to mention its quite freaky being in the absolute middle of nowhere during a rain storm. My only pair of sandals were sucked into this murky clay puddle. As Darryl reached in to find them my mind went racing with images of pythons and sink holes (dramatic much?). Shoes were rescued and we ran (limped) with our bike back to the paved road!!! 

On our last full day in El Nido before we headed back to Puerto Princesa, we took another boat excursion! This time on tour A we visited Big and Small Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Simisu Island and 7 Commando beach. So many breathtaking views my phone was running out of storage. Swimming is not allowed in Big and Small Lagoon, so we cruised through, which was enough for me to want to leave the real world behind and become a tour guide in El Nido. 

Before we went to Commando Beach we had lunch on Simisu Island. It feels like a dream when I think back to this perfectly cooked meal and staring off into the ocean. Art Cafe provided fresh caught fish they barbecued on the back of our boat (yea they do that) white rice, and MANGO. 

Just outside of Secret Lagoon

Our trip was cut short due to my poor planning... We had 5 days off and almost 2 full days were spent on travel. 
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A few tips I have when traveling to El Nido: 

• Factor in 7-8 hour bus rides to and from Puerto Princesa with your flight time and where you are staying!
• Jelly fish sting... and there is such a thing as Sea Lice (trust me.. I got it)
• Not a coffee culture, expect powder coffee everywhere! 
• El Nido doesn't have an ATM and 90% of places will not accept Credit Card!! Get your cash in PP.

What to bring and when to go!

• Casual attire (leave your jewels at home), swimsuits, sunblock, GoPro, Calamine lotion (for sea lice) and feminine products (they do not have them).
• We went in May and it was hot but actually quite perfect, they predicted rain but it lasted 20 minutes for 1 day. I'd say peak season is February, March and, April just like Thailand. 

I truly mean it when I say this, El Nido was the coolest trip I've ever been on! Yea some crap happened, but I wouldn't change any of it because El Nido feels untouched. I honestly hope it never becomes commercialized. The locals love and want to protect their waters, so you know its a special place. 

Okay planning my trip back...

Any questions please don't be afraid to ask below or by emailing me at abby@basicambition.com 

PS. Philippine mangos are INSANELY good! 

​xx. Abby 

​Hello, This is my first post! I'm excited to start sharing some of my experiences and memories with you from around the world.
Writing to you today from Frankfurt, Germany. We just got "home" from a 3-day weekend in Prague, Czech Republic! It’s a quick drive from Frankfurt, only about 4.5 hours. One thing I want to mention before I discuss Prague is how ingenious German rest stops are! If you haven’t noticed the ease of getting on and off the Autobahn, it totally makes running to the bathroom less painful and quick! Well, you do have to pay .70 euro for the bathroom in Germany, but I can assure you they are slightly more pleasant and 100% cleaner.
Prague is so much more than the few images and information I found online about it. I have to say shamefully this was not a destination city for me. We went because of the close proximity to Frankfurt. It blew. me. away. I don’t say that lightly either. I am picky and I am critical. Usually I am less impressed by a city if it doesn’t have a large body of water or coastline present. However, I am still left in aw over Prague with the Vltava River running right through the center of it.
Darryl is supporting us both right now, so we always find a way to make our trips more affordable. In Prague we stayed at Downtown Hostel, this hostel is awesome (we’ve had a few nightmare-ish ones)! We had a private room and bath that was exceptionally clean and comfortable. The location was great too. Located right across from Café Louvre (amazing breakfast place) on Narodni. 

Prague over Easter weekend was loaded with tourists... Which can put a damper on things when you really want to climb the Astronomical Clock Tower but refuse to wait in a 2-3 hour line. All the people didn't really bother me though, it kind of added to the magical feel of walking over cobblestone roads everywhere. We didn't get to do everything we wanted, but still we felt like we saw the city. 
When going to Prague in March, I say you should pack warm! It really cooled down at night, during the day when the sun was out it was enjoyable. This is a walking city, I recommend bringing comfortable shoes. Restaurants are on the more dress-to-impress side so bring day/ night clothes. 

Here is a list of my favorite things we did: 

• Trdelnik- a traditional pastry that is rolled dough over an open fire. My favorite shop was just before Lesser Tower on the Charles Bridge called Bakery Krusta. The way the sugar was caramelized like creme brûlée just called to my sweet tooth. 
• Hemingway Bar- mind-blowing cocktails and spirits! I love champagne and they served up Perrier Jouet like it was water. My favorites were: Mr. LEGO, Swan Lake and Mary Welsh. Best part is it's AFFORDABLE! Under $10 drinks. Make a reservation, they don't allow people in after all seats are taken! 
• The walk up to Prague Castle- We lucked out with a sunny warm afternoon; it made those pastel buildings POP! Cheap souvenirs gifts and trdelnik's are on the way too.
• Old Town Square- There was a beautiful Easter weekend fair in the center; you can grab cheap beer and food to walk around with. 
• Charles Bridge- It's hella crowded but stunning! Over 30 statues, one in particular that is a crowd favorite: John of Nepomuk. The saint of Bohemia that was murdered by the King because he would not reveal the Queen's confessions. Rub the statue for good luck. 

Try any number of the inviting cafes and restaurants. We were not disappointed by any decision we made! Some cute ones we saw but didn't go to were: this, this and this one. 

Take a walk down to the John Lennon Wall on Kampa Island. This wall was covered with his words and image shortly after he was killed. I found it particularly interesting because it became a symbol of freedom and peace during the time when Prague was under the communist regime.  

These pastel buildings were my favorite! 

Usually I recommend doing a walking tour, it helps you understand the lay of the land and learn some history. I saw Sandeman's Free Walking Tour came highly recommend. After the walking tour you can go off and explore in more detail anything that may have peaked your interest. Prague was so easy to navigate even though we slept passed all the free walking tours offered at our Hostel. We did do a Free Pub Crawl. Our guide however, was less into showing us pubs and more into showing off his trumpet skills. Literally. So I might not recommend Downtown Hostel's Pub Crawl if you want to find cool bars but we did meet some awesome people and had a wild night out anyways!

That's a wrap for my first post! As always I love to hear your feed back and if you have any questions on things I didn't cover, I'd love to share more :) 

xx. Abby