Something that is very popular in the Czech Republic is going to farmers markets on Saturday mornings. Unlike in the United States, it is more of a cultural activity than just going to get a few groceries. People go to hang out with friends, grab their groceries for the week, […]
Last weekend, a few of us had the opportunity to attend the world-famous Oktoberfest! (And no, not the one in Frederick!) When we got there at 8:30 a.m., there were already hundreds of people in line waiting for the gates to open! We decided to try to get in to […]
…in AmsterDAM that is… One of my favorite things about studying abroad so far has been having the opportunity to travel around Europe. So far, I have been to the Netherlands and Poland, and I’ll be going to Germany this upcoming weekend for Oktoberfest! Going to each country has been […]
Last week, our Czech Life and Culture class took us on a guided food tour to explore the different types of cuisine that are widely eaten in the Czech Republic. First on the tour was a stop at this old ice cream stand that has been popular for many years. […]
Ahoy z Prague! Or in English, hello from Prague! My name is Rachel, and I am a junior at the Mount studying Communication and Business. I love learning about new cultures and meeting different people, which is a major reason why I decided to study abroad. Even though I love […]