On our last night in Prague, we gathered at the Franz Kafka Society and were dazzled by the amazing writing shared at our Final Reading.  Prose, poetry, and inspiration abounded, and we were keenly aware how lucky we were to share in this amazing journey…

On our last day in country, we stopped by the iconic Lennon Wall–an ever-evolving canvas for John Lennon inspired graffiti that has been a symbol of freedom of thought and expression in the Czech Republic since the 1980’s.  We joined throngs of other visitors in…

After days of travel in Bohemia and a long bus ride back to Prague, our group was craving a little down time, a little lunch, a little pizza, and especially some fresh fruit. A splinter cell of hearty volunteers set off to our neighborhood farmer’s market…

We had the sincere pleasure of visiting Český Krumlov during our stay in Bohemia.  This idyllic city nestled into the Bohemia countryside boasts spectacular views of the Vlatava River, a castle that dates back to the 13th century, the Egon Schiele Gallery, and, get this:…

The walls and woods of Zdikov were populated by wildlife.  We were fortunate to have not just one, but two naturalists on our Putney Student Travel program of the Czech Republic. Below, you can find three of their segments on some of the wildlife you might find in the Sumava…

During the final days of the program, our frenzy of travel and activity precluded frequent posting to the blog, but we wanted to make sure our travel log is complete and that you can share in the sights and scenes of those wonderful final days….