Ceské Budejovice

Another small town that is worth seeking out is the place where one of the world's most famous beers started out - Budweiser takes its name from the German title for the Czech town of Ceske Budejovice, and you really ought to take the time to visit this place, if only to sample some of the local Budvar brew, a taste sensation which will make you realise how overpriced and chemically polluted most British lagers are. And it only costs about 40p a pint! The town itself is not particularly big, and lies a couple of hours drive to the south of Prague, within easy striking distance of the Austrian border north of Linz (and there is a jumbo duty free shop on the ...

Travellers to the Czech Republic are certainly on the increase. The call of incredibly cheap beer and beautiful architecture is compelling and the advent of inexpensive, no-frills flights have added to the influx. But many holidaymakers choose only to visit Prague and its environs, and, perhaps, Cesky Krumlov in South Bohemia. If you are making the trip to that Fairytale place (beautifully described by cow-lover elsewhere on dooyoo) may I recommend that you don't rush to get in and out of Ceske Budevice (Budvar) but rather stick around and soak up the atmosphere. Budevice is the largest town in South Bohemia and, unfortunately, the area ...