• Luke Thompson
  • Luke Thompson

Czechia and Austria

A 9-day adventure by Luke Read more
  • Trip start
    May 3, 2025

    Stanstead airport

    May 3 in England ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C

    Today we woke up and drove to the airport. After leaving the car at the parking we went through security and got some lunch. Once we had eaten, we got on the plane and flew to Prague.

  • Prague

    May 3 in Czech Republic ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C

    After arriving in Prague we got the bus into town. We then changed to the train and went through Florenc. After getting off the train, we walked to the apartment.

  • Powder Towers & Astronomical Clock

    May 4 in Czech Republic ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C

    After waking up, we had a coffee and got the train to Můstek. Once we got off, we walked through the streets of the town and saw the Powder Tower and grabbed some lunch at Good Egg. After lunch we walked on to the Cental square and past the Astronomical Clock. We walked around the square and saw the marathon and then continued on into the city.Read more

  • Bridging Prague

    May 4 in Czech Republic ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C

    After walking around the Prague old town square, we walked along the Pařížská Street and looked in the shops. We went all the way down the street to the Svatopluk Čech bridge and then followed the river.Read more

  • (A)void

    May 4 in Czech Republic ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C

    After walking along the riverbank bank we saw the dancing houses and then got a drink at the (A)void Cafe. Once we had a drink we got some dinner and then walked home and went to bed.

  • Metronom

    May 5 in Czech Republic ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C

    Today we woke up and got the train into the old town. We walked along the Svatopluk Čech bridge to the Metronom and then walked through the Royal Gardens. While walking though we marvelled at the plants and I caught up with my Mum and Antonia. We then continued on along the river.Read more

  • King Philippe comes to visit Hrad

    May 5 in Czech Republic ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C

    After walking around the Royal Gardens we crossed the bridge and entered the courtyard of the palace. We watched King Philippe enter from the courtyard. One we saw him, we popped to the cafe to grab some lunch and then walked along the Hradčanské náměstí street.Read more

  • Hradčany

    May 5 in Czech Republic ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C

    We walked around the Hradčany district and then walked down the hill. Along the way I stopped to get a Geocache and met some nice people whilst searching. We then continued down the hill and got to the square.Read more

  • Dripstone Gardens

    May 5 in Czech Republic ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C

    After walking down the hill, we stopped in the Vojanovy Sady and walked around the garden. We then went to the Dripstone walls and sat in front of the stage in the gardens. Once we were completed, we walked back into the Lesser Town of Prague and went down the smallest street in Prague. We then grabbed some dinner in the ______. . Once we were full, we walked back along Charles Bridge and then through the city back home and went to sleep.Read more

  • DisplayPort

    May 6 in Czech Republic ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C

    Today we woke up and walked to the train station. on the way we walked past a computer shop and I found a Display Port Cable outside. I went in to try and hand it in and they said they leave things outside the shop for people so I was allowed to have it. We then got the train into the central city and then got the tram to the top of the hill.Read more

  • The Holden Lane to Lobkowicz Palace

    May 6 in Czech Republic ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C

    Once we had finished exploring the main castle we walked down the Golden lane and looked at the attractions. When we walked back up to the main part of the castle we went into the Lobkowicz palace and explored the history. Once we finished, we popped into Starbucks and admired the views of Prague.Read more

  • Můstek Pizza

    May 6 in Czech Republic ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C

    After walking back down the hill we crossed the Charles bridge into the old town and to Můstek. After grabbing some pizza for dinner we walked back home.

  • Prague Tours

    May 7 in Czech Republic ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C

    Today we woke up and got the metro to Hlavní Nádraží. We then got on the Sightseeing bus for Vienna and explored the city. After hopping off we walked down the river.

  • The story of Prague

    May 7 in Czech Republic ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C

    After walking from the bus stop, we popped into the Story of Prague Museum. It was really interesting and we learned about the history of Prague through the dark ages, world war 2, the communist era and the 90s. After exploring the museum we pressed on into the city.Read more

  • Czechia food

    May 7 in Czech Republic ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C

    After a long day we popped back into the old town and got some traditional Czech food. After the very filling meal we walked back and got the tram back to the apartment.

  • Bridging the river Vltava

    May 8 in Czech Republic ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C

    After shopping, we went across the bridge and touched the statue of Saint John of Nepomuk to give us luck. We then crossed the bridge and I got a present for antonia. Once I was finished, we popped to the shops to get some lunch and then I got a coffee. After enjoying some lunch we walked back over the bridge and got the underground to the station.Read more

  • Hlavní Nádraží

    May 8 in Czech Republic ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C

    After arriving at the station we walked around the shops and I got a box. After shopping we popped into the Regiojet lounge and got a coffee and some ice cream. We then boarded the train and, after settling in, set off for Vienna.Read more

  • Wien Hauptbahnhof

    May 8 in Austria ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C

    After a 4 hour train journey we arrived at the train station. I grabbed a McFlurry and then we got the underground to the apartment. After a long day of travelling we went to sleep.