Category Archives: entertainment

Seeing “Elvis” in Prague

Posted on September 20, 2019 by viviennemackie

Funny how “Elvis” turns up in all kinds of places! Prague is a very popular city with tourists so, as a result, we see many buskers and artists selling their wares all around the city. I mentioned some of them … Continue reading →

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Czech Puppets and Marionettes

Posted on February 16, 2019 by viviennemackie

I wrote earlier about Havelska Market in Prague, where we got rather ripped off by some produce sellers. But, in spite of that, we found it to be a colorful interesting market. It was originally set up in the 13thcentury … Continue reading →

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Puder: Great Food in an Almost Surreal Setting

Posted on April 22, 2016 by viviennemackie

Puder Barszinhaz, on Raday 8, Budapest Quick summary: Good food, good service, trendy, good prices, great atmosphere, wonderful décor! We ate here a couple of times—dinner and lunch—and were very impressed. This bar-restaurant was also on ‘our’ street (Raday utca) … Continue reading →

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Fun Moments: Meet the “Locals”

Posted on February 15, 2016 by viviennemackie

Fun Moments: Meet The “Locals” Throughout this Eastern Europe trip, we had many opportunities to interact with some of the local people in various places, or with local fixtures/features/mannequins. It was always done spontaneously and sure added to our enjoyment … Continue reading →

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Prague: Buskers and Bubbles

Posted on November 24, 2015 by viviennemackie

One thing is for sure….Prague is Bustling with Buskers (and Artists), and especially Buskers With Bubbles All there to entertain the visitors, and hopefully to make a bit of money. Like the musicians, they are a lot of fun, and … Continue reading →

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Advertising With A (Lego) Twist

Posted on October 6, 2015 by viviennemackie

Krakow: Not really buskers Most big (and smaller) European cities have a fun mix of buskers, mimes, and entertainers or musicians on the main squares and along main streets. It seems to be a good way to make a bit … Continue reading →

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