About what it was like growing up in 1990s Prague, experimenting with your sexuality, drugs, and discovering your different orientation.
You may know the movie Mandragora, which depicts child gay prostitution. Karel was growing up at that time and personally knew some of the characters on which the movie was based, and even briefly appeared in the movie as an extra. He knows how things were back then, he himself filmed gay porn, and he was very familiar with the Oáza club where Mandragora was filmed.
The fourth edition of Prague Music Week, which will take place from November 4 to 6 at the Prague Exhibition Grounds in Holešovice, is revealing its program and introducing new features. This year's event carries the subtitle Women Shaping the Industry, focusing primarily on women influencing the current music industry. In addition, there will be discussions on current trends, new technologies, creativity, entrepreneurship, and the future of music. Over the course of three days, visitors can expect 30 debates, presentations, panels, and practical workshops featuring hundreds of leading domestic and international figures from the music sphere.
Onion soup with cheese croquette, royal oyster mushrooms in unexpected company, and veal crepinette based on a recipe over a century old. The October menu at TADY CHUTNÁ has a weakness for honest sauces, autumn flavors, and contrasts that invite one bite to lead to another. This time, the chef's tips are two: oyster mushrooms and Esterházy crepinette.
Discover Prague and the Czech countryside this autumn, from scenic river viewpoints and Mumlava Waterfall to white deer at Žleby. Enjoy the city’s Signal Festival, celebrate St. Martin’s Day with young wine and roast goose, or try an adventure beyond the usual tourist routes.
For a romantic winter escape beyond Prague’s busy historic centre, head to the gardens of Troja Chateau. Just 15 minutes away, Bistro Karel offers a cosy retreat with a light, welcoming interior, modern seasonal cooking and fragrant speciality coffee. Prague Zoo, the Botanical Garden and the gallery at Troja Chateau are all close by, making it an ideal stop during a day in Troja.
Looking for a different side of the Czech Republic beyond Prague? In winter, Kutná Hora slows down and reveals a quieter kind of charm. From November to December, its historic centre brings together medieval architecture, Advent traditions, music, design and the scent of mulled wine. With fewer visitors than in summer, it is an ideal time to explore the city’s heritage at a more relaxed pace.
Explore Prague’s food scene, from specialty coffee and artisan bakeries to Czech restaurants, neighborhood bistros, and perfectly poured lagers. Discover places to pause between sights, sample traditional pastries, or linger over brunch, plus a countryside tasting experience featuring locally farmed snails and truffles.
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