Czech Republic

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Prague: so historically beautiful, be sure to check out the Charles bridge and medieval old town

Český Krumlov: a quaint old town with an outstanding castle dating all the way back to the 13th century

Karlovy Vary: a resort town with numerous thermal springs

Brno: known for its modern buildings and beautiful architecture. Lots going on but retains an extremely chilled vibe.

Prague is the only major city in Europe that wasn’t extensively bombed in World War 2.
Czechs consume the most per capita in the world. Pilsner-style beers are their most famous brew.
Prague Castle is the largest in the world and is open to visitors
Lots of national parks around the country, so there is plenty to explore.

The Czech Republic is an extremely cheap country. It is a good place to live up large when you are travelling on a budget as it won’t dip into the wallet anywhere near as much as other European countries.
Although violence rates tend to be low in Prague, keep your wits about you as there are lots of stag dos and drunken hooligans about the place.
I thought the cuisine was overall quite stodgy, or in a more flattering light, hearty and warming. Think stews, goulashes and casseroles.
The markets at festive season (for example Easter and Christmas) are truly something special.