Suggestions for Vacations and Tour Groups for June

[+ WilliamM]

It's by far the most beautiful and historic huge city. Mostly pre-1400. It's also incredibly inexpensive for 5* hotels and restaurants. Many UK tourists come for the inexpensive new restaurants. Czechs are beautiful and friendly. Most porn is filmed in Prague and every other guy on the street is a gay porn star. The old Carlsbad spa town nearby is amazing. Berlin. Dresden, Vienna and Budapest are closeby. Did I mention the gay porn stars?

 

Ive traveled Europe a lot and Prague is my favorite home-away-from home.Everyone I know agrees on Prague being the best.

 

https://goo.gl/images/bW2r7f

 

I like Prague as well, and visited twice.

 

The city does not compare well with Paris or Stockholm for foodies. The OP did not mention hiring as a major priority. For hiring, I greatly prefer Berlin, a more interesting city.

Edited February 17, 2019 by WilliamM

[Walker1]

I have always wanted to go to China. So much history and food and a lot of guided/escorted tours including river cruises. Right now with small kids can't go anywhere-except for work or a few days to "recharge". But someday.

 

I even saw one tour that combines China, Hong Kong and Japan for almost a month.

 

I believe Brazil might have a lot of attractions including studly men?

[+ WilliamM]

It's by far the most beautiful and historic huge city.

 

Some people would put Paris ahead of Prague, including me.

[+ tassojunior]

Some people would put Paris ahead of Prague, including me.

 

I stayed in Paris a lot many years ago when it was much nicer (even though it's never been "friendly"). Now it's just another big modern expensive city. A closet-size room in Paris is $150, a 5* is $1000. In Prague a 5* is $100. In Prague at one of the new 5* restaurants, a meal is $30, in Paris it's hundreds....if you can get a reservation. Mega-size modern international cities like New York, London and Paris just leave me cold. (Like you I also like Berlin a lot too, it's still unspoiled).

Edited February 17, 2019 by tassojunior

[liubit]

But it definitely has a lot of unique foods. I am not just a foodie I like learning about different cultures though I do have a heavy interest in Asian cultures. I love trying new things so you don’t have to focus just on foods.

I understand. Czech cuisine is very similar to German cuisine: plenty of sausages, pork, duck, rice, potatoes, potatoes, potatoes, cabbage. Not many veggies. They have a side dish that they eat a lot, called KNEDLIKY. It is like a dumpling and basically tastes like whatever sauce or gravy you put on it. Very bland and filling. The better knedliky are the ones made from potato (bramboré knedliky), not the plain flour ones. Another typical dish is SVIČKOVA, basically beef in a creamy, sort of sweet, sauce. An acquired taste. If you are into soups, I would recommend KULAJDA, potato and mushroom soup flavored with dill. A classic of Southern Bohemia.

 

Once again, not a fantastic culinary destination but, yes, a fantastic city like @tassojunior says. I lived there for 4 years.

[+ tassojunior]

I understand. Czech cuisine is very similar to German cuisine: plenty of sausages, pork, duck, rice, potatoes, potatoes, potatoes, cabbage. Not many veggies. They have a side dish that they eat a lot, called KNEDLIKY. It is like a dumpling and basically tastes like whatever sauce or gravy you put on it. Very bland and filling. The better knedliky are the ones made from potato (bramboré knedliky), not the plain flour ones. Another typical dish is SVIČKOVA, basically beef in a creamy, sort of sweet, sauce. An acquired taste. If you are into soups, I would recommend KULAJDA, potato and mushroom soup flavored with dill. A classic of Southern Bohemia.

 

Once again, not a fantastic culinary destination but, yes, a fantastic city like @tassojunior says. I lived there for 4 years.

 

Czech goulash, my favorite Czech dish, is even better than Hungarian. There's now a Czech restaurant, La Bohem, by my house in DC. But in the past couple years a few very fine restaurants have opened in Prague that are attracting food tourists. Two I recommend are The Bellevue overlooking the castle and The Alcorn in the Alcorn hotel, which is the best place to stay (5 star restored Art Deco hotel, $110). But there are constantly new ones opening.

 

http://www.tresbohemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Goulash-Recipe-Pilsner-Gulash-Tres-Bohemes-2.jpg

Edited February 17, 2019 by tassojunior

[Chad Constantine]

I never would have considered eating a flying fish to me possible...they aren’t very big

It’s one of their national dishes Flying Fish and Coy Cou

[Chad Constantine]

Czech goulash, my favorite Czech dish, is even better than Hungarian. There's now a Czech restaurant, La Bohem, by my house in DC. But in the past couple years a few very fine restaurants have opened in Prague that are attracting food tourists. Two I recommend are The Bellevue overlooking the castle and The Alcorn in the Alcorn hotel, which is the best place to stay (5 star restored Art Deco hotel, $110). But there are constantly new ones opening.

 

http://www.tresbohemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Goulash-Recipe-Pilsner-Gulash-Tres-Bohemes-2.jpg

 

Did you pair it with any of their unique spirits

 

[Chad Constantine]

It's by far the most beautiful and historic huge city. Mostly pre-1400. It's also incredibly inexpensive for 5* hotels and restaurants. Many UK tourists come for the inexpensive new restaurants. Czechs are beautiful and friendly. Most porn is filmed in Prague and every other guy on the street is a gay porn star. The old Carlsbad spa town nearby is amazing. Berlin. Dresden, Vienna and Budapest are closeby. Did I mention the gay porn stars?

 

Ive traveled Europe a lot and Prague is my favorite home-away-from home.Everyone I know agrees on Prague being the best.

 

https://goo.gl/images/bW2r7f

Wow Every other guy is a gay porn star. So how many are aspiring gay porn stars lol? How was interacting with the Czech people?

Edited February 17, 2019 by Chad Constantine

[Chad Constantine]

I understand. Czech cuisine is very similar to German cuisine: plenty of sausages, pork, duck, rice, potatoes, potatoes, potatoes, cabbage. Not many veggies. They have a side dish that they eat a lot, called KNEDLIKY. It is like a dumpling and basically tastes like whatever sauce or gravy you put on it. Very bland and filling. The better knedliky are the ones made from potato (bramboré knedliky), not the plain flour ones. Another typical dish is SVIČKOVA, basically beef in a creamy, sort of sweet, sauce. An acquired taste. If you are into soups, I would recommend KULAJDA, potato and mushroom soup flavored with dill. A classic of Southern Bohemia.

 

Once again, not a fantastic culinary destination but, yes, a fantastic city like @tassojunior says. I lived there for 4 years.

How amazing it must have been living their. Would you have any must does/ see that normal tourist don’t know about? Like seeing an Opera or ballet, museums, bars, etc...

[Chad Constantine]

I like Prague as well, and visited twice.

 

The city does not compare well with Paris or Stockholm for foodies. The OP did not mention hiring as a major priority. For hiring, I greatly prefer Berlin, a more interesting city.

Ohh I figured that was already a known priority so didn’t bother adding in looking to hire too. I love German wines.

[Chad Constantine]

I have always wanted to go to China. So much history and food and a lot of guided/escorted tours including river cruises. Right now with small kids can't go anywhere-except for work or a few days to "recharge". But someday.

 

I even saw one tour that combines China, Hong Kong and Japan for almost a month.

 

I believe Brazil might have a lot of attractions including studly men?

You may want to add in Taiwan while your at it since many Chinese nationalists took their ancient treasures there during the war.

How safe is it in Brazil? Yes the ones that come up here to the US are extremely sturdy I can’t image how much better they can get.

[Chad Constantine]

Some people would put Paris ahead of Prague, including me.

Yes French food can be quite amazing

[Chad Constantine]

Singapore has fantastic food culture, especially street food. You could easily combine it with a trip to Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City or Cambodia/Siem Reap.

I was jealous my cousin lived in Singapore for years before coming back home. Isn’t it monsoon season in June though?

[Chad Constantine]

Here's another river cruise company that might fit your interests.

https://www.vikingrivercruises.com

It would be amazing to travel though the Fjord.

[liubit]

But in the past couple years a few very fine restaurants have opened in Prague that are attracting food tourists. Two I recommend are The Bellevue overlooking the castle and The Alcorn in the Alcorn hotel, which is the best place to stay (5 star restored Art Deco hotel, $110). But there are constantly new ones opening

Of course, I agree, there are many good FOREIGN cuisine restaurants in Prague, like those mentioned by @tassojunior, and others -Aquarius, Aromi, Finestra, Celeste, etc- I just wanted to mention some samples of Czech cuisine

[+ WilliamM]

I stayed in Paris a lot many years ago when it was much nicer (even though it's never been "friendly"). Now it's just another big modern expensive city. A closet-size room in Paris is $150, a 5* is $1000. In Prague a 5* is $100. In Prague at one of the new 5* restaurants, a meal is $30, in Paris it's hundreds....if you can get a reservation. Mega-size modern international cities like New York, London and Paris just leave me cold. (Like you I also like Berlin a lot too, it's still unspoiled).

 

I was in Paris for two weeks starting the day after September 11, 2001. Many people went out their way to be friendly and kind.

 

And I had visited the city many times, before and after 9.11; young people are friendly always.

[+ Seaninsf]

Consider Vietnam and you could easily tack on Laos or Cambodia. If you're interested in experiencing different food cultures it certainly fits the bill. There are many amazing sites from ancient ruins to beaches and mountains. With a whole month, you'd have plenty of time to really get a lot our of any of these. I don't think I'd try to do all three, though.

 

Whatever you decide, have fun!

[+ Charlie]

I still have a bottle of Becherovka in my liquor cabinet, but I never seem to have an occasion to open it. When I lived in CZ, I was told to have a glass of Fernet whenever my stomach was somewhat upset from a heavy Czech meal (is there another kind?) and it always worked.

Did you pair it with any of their unique spirits

 

[+ WilliamM]

I had a wonderful meal on the road to the castle in Prague. In 2010, but I still remember, and the World Cup matches we're shown on large screens in the main square.

[Chad Constantine]

Sounds about as appealing as sardines. In all my trips there, I never knew this...

 

Hey you never know it may be just as good as Ackee and Salt Fish. What did you do in Barbados?

[Chad Constantine]

Of course, I agree, there are many good FOREIGN cuisine restaurants in Prague, like those mentioned by @tassojunior, and others -Aquarius, Aromi, Finestra, Celeste, etc- I just wanted to mention some samples of Czech cuisine

What else would you suggest to do in Prague?

[Chad Constantine]

I was in Paris for two weeks starting the day after September 11, 2001. Many people went out their way to be friendly and kind.

 

And I had visited the city many times, before and after 9.11; young people are friendly always.

Have you been to many cities in France? What would you say were your most favorite/memorable things to do there? I loved seeing a glimpse of their Basque region.

[Chad Constantine]

Consider Vietnam and you could easily tack on Laos or Cambodia. If you're interested in experiencing different food cultures it certainly fits the bill. There are many amazing sites from ancient ruins to beaches and mountains. With a whole month, you'd have plenty of time to really get a lot our of any of these. I don't think I'd try to do all three, though.

 

Whatever you decide, have fun!

Yes it best to see less but able to absorb more of the culture. It would be amazing to visit Saigon. What do/did you like to do while in Vietnam?

[+ tassojunior]

California is the most beautiful state. It won’t disappoint.

California is a favorite of mine to visit too. Not LA or SF but Monterey to San Simeon along Big Sur, Land's End-Pacifica-Half Moon Bay,Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, Huntington Beach and other Orange County beaches, La Jolla and San Diego. It's expensive to live there but vacationing is surprisingly cheap. Add short hops to Hawaii, Las Vegas and Oregon and it's central.

 

My 1st visit I took my Bel Ami guys to NY, DC and Key West. Next trip here for them I'll take them to the west coast (I'm just scared they will want to stay there). How do you keep a boy on the east coast after they've seen the west coast?