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Last portion of the trip was two day trail Fimmvörþuháls heading between two glaciers. Initial ascent was quite easy, moving from Volcano Huts valley to the glacier field on the top. On open fields it started raining again and it kept on lava fields, ice and snow fields, and everywhere else. Fortunately near highest point of the trail there was a chalet. The shelter, some dry place without wind, and a bit of beer helped a lot. The other day was descent to Skogar winding around a river with many waterfalls. It kept raining all day, but vision of close end moved us through all day with a good mood. After tasting great fish&chips, enjoying thermal swimming pool at Hvolsvöllur, and day in Reykjavik we successfully finished this trip.
Mountains | Published: 28 Jan 2024
From series Iceland
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5 Sep 2023 - 6 Sep 2023
The route continues over flat black volcanic fields. The landscape is rather dull and monotonous, with nice hills on the horizon. Weather follows Icelandic standard, it is constantly drizzling with occassional rains and few seconds long sun shows. We decided to press on a bit and joined two segments of the route, finishing Laugavegur in Volcano Huts site.
Mountains | Published: 7 Jan 2024
From series Iceland
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3 Sep 2023 -
Initial part of the Laugavegur trail, from Landmannalaugar over Höskuldsskáli and Álftavatn to Hvanngil chalet. We'd been warned about blizzard, which actually came. In strong winds and frequent rains we made it to the highest point of the trail, where we had spent night in a tent. The morning greeted us with couple inches of snow. The first two days had been through so-called "rainbow mountains" with beautiful views, strong winds, weather changing every few seconds. After we landed in Hvanngil chalet, we were pretty happy to accept the shelter.
Mountains | Published: 23 Dec 2023
From series Iceland
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31 Aug 2023 - 2 Sep 2023
Trip to Iceland to travel famous Laugavegur trail. We arrived to Keflavik airport, about 50 kilometers from the country capital, Reykjavik. As we arrived after midnight and failed to reach the camp we have booked, we had to spend the night on wastes close to the airport fence. Following day we moved to the capital, looked a bit around and in the next morning moved to the start of the trail, Landmanalaugar site.
Mountains | Published: 17 Dec 2023
From series Iceland
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1 Jul 2023 - 8 Jul 2023
First week of July we hiked over less famous portion of Mala Fatra mountains in Slovakia with Alice and her sister's dog Bella. It was a bit risky, but turned out to be great adventure and nice time. Five days of hike over summits and valleys, grassy meadows, deep forests and occassional rocks, sleeping in tent, drinking from quells and cooking on gas stove. Last few days we spent in camp Slunecne skaly (Sunny rocks) and tried local rocks with some climbing. Slovakia at its best.
Mountains | Published: 21 Oct 2023
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23 Sep 2022 - 28 Sep 2022
Primary purpose of London visit was nearby Warner Bros Studios with setup for Harry Potter films. Our kids are great fans of the series so despite quite high cost they really wanted to see that. Other draws were HMS Belfast, light cruiser from WWII or RAF Museum, city centre around Buckingham Palace, Borough Market for exotic food or Greenwich. All in all great four days in the area.
Misc | Published: 22 Jul 2023
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6 Aug 2022 - 13 Aug 2022
During covid depression we discovered nice Canada-style loghouse near Pocatky
town in Highlands region of Czech Republic. It is on the lakeshore and provides plenty of
nice areas around for bike trips, walking, running, or swimming. For a change this
was a "family vacation" and we enjoyed it as well.
Misc | Published: 16 Apr 2023
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27 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2022
Travel over mountain ridge close to Zell am See with our friends.
We spent two days camping on the ridge, we saw much cattle, horses
and beautiful views.
Mountains | Published: 5 Feb 2023
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2 Jul 2022 - 9 Jul 2022
Week in Austria, especially Lechtaller Alp mountains. The Eagle Way is long
distance trail. We picked last couple sections which were marked as difficult and
rightly so. In the hindsight it was wonderful move, with many steep saddles,
large valleys and varying beautiful landscape.
Mountains | Published: 14 Aug 2022
From series The Eagle Way|Austria
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1 Sep 2021 - 3 Sep 2021
From Orlik dam back to Hluboka. Castle Zvikov and back.
Water | Published: 24 Jul 2022
From series Vltava
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27 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2021
Houseboat at Vltava river. First part from Hluboka chateau to Orlik dam.
Water | Published: 19 Mar 2022
From series Vltava
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9 Jul 2021 - 11 Jul 2021
Nice weekend trip without kids, so we were able to make much greater distance.
Highest point was Kralicky Sneznik, second biggest peak in Moravia region.
We were lucky for the weather was very nice and we had a lot of fun.
Mountains | Published: 7 Nov 2021
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5 Jun 2021 - 6 Jun 2021
Two day easy water travel over river Thaya. Rather little water allowed our boys
to train how to control the canoe and improve in reading water.
Water | Published: 28 Sep 2021
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1 Apr 2021
With all lockdowns and quarantines we had to make a Hawai closer than it actually
is. The circumstances showed us what is really important - health, optimism,
strong nerves, family, friends, and ... internet.
Misc | Published: 1 Apr 2021
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29 Aug 2020 - 30 Aug 2020
Second time on Morava river, this time just our family. Much more water than
last time made the drive quite quick, so we camped about 8 kilometers futher
in nicer place with great buffet, nice water powerplant and friendly goat
Ruzenka. Boys get better in canoe skills and despite rainy weather at the start
it was really nice.
Water | Published: 27 Feb 2021
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26 Jul 2020 - 28 Jul 2020
Two families on nice trip over Raxalpe plateau. Overall 20 kilometers in two days
with sleeping on mountain chalet called Habsburghaus.
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11 Aug 2020 - 14 Aug 2020
After traverse over Rychlebske mountains we needed to recover and enjoy some
silent days without much effort. So we stayed four days on mountain chalet called
Paprsek (Lightbeam), doing small trips around looking for mushrooms, observation
towers nearby or swimming pool in one nearby village.
Mountains | Published: 1 Nov 2020
From series Rychleb mountains
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4 May 2020 - 9 May 2020
During march COVID-19 spread around in Czech republic and we went to lockdown.
In couple months we almost went crazy with home-teaching, homeoffice and everything
home. In may we decided to go to my parents cottage to at least get some fresh air.
It helped greatly and with some nice trips around we got together for another
par of the quarantine.
Misc | Published: 18 Oct 2020
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8 Aug 2020 - 11 Aug 2020
Since COVID-19 is everywhere, we tried to avoid people as much as possible.
There are a mountains following Polish-Czech border called Rychlebske hory. As
there are no chalets and the ridge is couple days walk, only people willing to
drag your baggage and tent go there, promising much less people than in other
areas. It turned out to be good choice and a lot of fun.
Mountains | Published: 12 Oct 2020
From series Rychleb mountains
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25 Apr 2019 - 28 Apr 2019
Final part of our Southwest trip takes place mostly in Arizona. We made nice
Blue Pools Slot Canyon, did small hike close to Glen Canyon Dam and on our way
back to Phoenix visited Sedona. Due to lack of time we just did short Submarine
Rock trail.
Misc | Published: 24 May 2020
From series Arizona and Utah
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9 Oct 2019 - 13 Oct 2019
Four days next to Austria-Italy border in area called Carinthia (or Kärnten in
german). It is wonderful place of large lakes hidden between mountains. We
originally planned bike trip, but ended doing local Via Feratas. Combined
with nice fall weather and very little people around it was great vacation.
Mountains | Published: 11 Apr 2020
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27 Sep 2018 - 1 Oct 2018
Second part of our Madeira trek led us to famous are of 25 fontes (springs). With
almost unbeaten track down the valley it had quite difficult start followed by
slow ascent to Rabaçal. Following levada do Paul showed dry face of the island.
Around camping site Estanquinhos we switched again the landscape to wet forests
of north part of Madeira, with some nice tunnels along levada do Norte.
Mountains | Published: 4 Apr 2020
From series Madeira 2018
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15 Aug 2019 - 18 Aug 2019
Moving forward to town of Oravice in area northern from Western Tatras. It sports
thermal spas, too. It also offered nice area for mountain hikes, with views to
rocky faces and a lot of nature wonders.
Mountains | Published: 19 Jan 2020
From series Slovakia
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10 Aug 2019 - 14 Aug 2019
First part of week-long holiday with kids in Slovakia. Starting with mountain trips
at Mala Fatra mountains and two nights at a chalet. Next stop was in thermal spa town
Besenova, sleeping in koliba (Slovakia traditional pub/accomodation) and some visits
to baths. Despite (or because of) pretty cold temperatures and rainy days, it was
memorable experience.
Mountains | Published: 18 Jan 2020
From series Slovakia
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24 Sep 2018 - 26 Sep 2018
Second trip to Madeira island allowed us to visit places we missed last time,
namely Porto Moniz with ocean swimming pools, starting part of MIUT trail, and
a lot of beautiful levada areas like 25 waterfalls.
Mountains | Published: 24 Nov 2019
From series Madeira 2018
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23 Apr 2019 - 24 Apr 2019
The trip continues in Utah, close to the town of Kanab. After some rope training
last day we used the rope quite extensively in Diana Throne canyon, walked through
very nice Peek-a-boo canyon and next day did long trail through Lick Wash canyon.
Misc | Published: 6 Oct 2019
From series Arizona and Utah
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24 May 2019
Alice usually organizes events for boys birthdays. This year was the most popular
theme computer game Raft, where players try to survive on open ocean from
whatever they can find in water. Both games included some ciphers, sport activities,
eating of cake and killing of the shark.
Misc | Published: 28 Sep 2019
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20 Jul 2019 - 22 Jul 2019
Nice trip with kids to one of the oldest town in Czech republic - Kutna Hora.
Alice picked nice "historical" camp for first night in village of Malesov.
Second day we hiked back to Kutna Hora, visiting cathedral of Saint Barbora
and unique ossuary - small church filled with human bones of all kinds, arranged
as decoration. Second night was in LEGO Museum hotel to great delight of our kids.
Misc | Published: 15 Sep 2019
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20 Apr 2019 - 22 Apr 2019
A vacation after the business trip to Arizona. This first part of the series
follows us on Superstition Mountains, Watson Lake in Prescott and first canyon
close to Page called Stateline Canyon.
Misc | Published: 7 Jul 2019
From series Arizona and Utah
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12 Jan 2019 - 19 Jan 2019
Alice writes: I have never thought that I would like any city but it turned out
I really do. Initially it was just my sister that asked me to go shopping there,
but eventually we went together with our father, sister's friend and her mom
and we enjoyed far more things than just shopping. I would go again.
Misc | Published: 31 Mar 2019
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7 Aug 2018 - 10 Aug 2018
Second part of our week-long trip to Hungary and its almost-sea Balaton lake.
It was wonderful summer vacation with swimming in shallow waters of the lake,
melons, ice cream, camping, running and having fun. On the route back we visited
romantic castle of Sumeg and thermal baths at Mesteri.
Water | Published: 16 Feb 2019
From series Balaton | Hungary
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4 Aug 2018 - 6 Aug 2018
The summer vacation with kids. We abandoned any plans to go anywhere too far and
picked close countries - Austria and Hungary for short road-trip. Packed with two
tents we did first stop in Marchegg for famous stork trails and second in
Mosonmagyarovar for thermal enjoyment and Hungarian cuisine.
Water | Published: 6 Jan 2019
From series Balaton | Hungary
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3 Jul 2018 - 5 Jul 2018
There is famous organized hike over Jeseniky mountains called The sixty. The
name refers to distance you have to hike, with good deal of elevation along the
journey. In a bout of optimism Alice wanted to sign up and attend, but in the
end we did not have anybody to take care of our kids. So we decided to
try it out ourselves, a little more relaxed way over two days. It was pretty
good, but we are still not sure we can make it in one day.
Mountains | Published: 21 Oct 2018
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16 Jun 2018 - 17 Jun 2018
First introduction of our kids to inflatable boats and going down the river. Easy
Thaya river and one of its forks had nicely located camp in the middle of the journey,
where we slept in the tents. Combination of sunny weather and beautiful surroundings
turned out to be great way to spend weekend.
Water | Published: 19 Aug 2018
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11 May 2018
During the spring months of each year we celebrate birthdays of our sons -
Honza in April and Dan in May. As it became quite common here, we also invite
some of their friends for a party. Last year Alice prepared Fort Boyard based
on quite famous television competition. This year, boys requested Star Wars and
Minecraft theme respectively.
Misc | Published: 17 Aug 2018
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26 Aug 2017 - 27 Aug 2017
Last days of our Norway vacation in the capital city of Oslo. We found plenty
of interesting facts in polar expedition museum built around the famous sailing ship
Fram. With borrowed bicycle it was easy to get there and also to our next stop,
well known Vigeland park with myriads of statues. Then we just strolled around the
city and in the port, getting along with atmosphere and dining.
Misc | Published: 3 Jun 2018
From series Norway
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28 Mar 2018 - 2 Apr 2018
Alice's visit to Kazakhstan to see her sister and her husband. She spent six
days at Almaty, the capital of the state, spread at foothills of Tian Shan mountain
range. Way different culture and skiing in modern resort of Shymbulak, local
cuisine and vast ranges of Kazakhstan plains.
Misc | Published: 6 May 2018
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24 Aug 2017 - 25 Aug 2017
Final part of walk on Hardangervidda plain, slow descent within wonderful
landscape to Eidfjord valley. We found a camp on the shore where we stayed one
night. Finally we got a hot shower and nice fishy dinner. The next day we moved
with a bus to Geilo, town known for its skiing area. Also it is one of train
stops on the route from Bergen to Oslo.
Mountains | Published: 7 Apr 2018
From series Norway
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19 Aug 2017 - 27 Aug 2017
Walking further westward through moon-like countryside, wrapped only with stones,
grass, valleys with water, and sheep.
Mountains | Published: 13 Jan 2018
From series Norway
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19 Aug 2017 - 27 Aug 2017
In central part of southern Norway, bordering to the north with railway between
Oslo and Bergen is largest mountain plateau in Europe. Elevation is slightly
above 1000 meters featuring rocky terrain on the north in area close to
Hardangerjøkulen glacier. More to the south it slowly changes to grassy
valleys with many lakes and rivers.
Mountains | Published: 19 Nov 2017
From series Norway
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2 Jul 2017 - 9 Jul 2017
Our kids never saw any kind of sea, we never dared to travel that far. This one
had number of firsts - first flight, first sea swimming, first island. But above
that it was nice vacation that all of us enjoyed. Half was in Dubrovnik's
port Gruz, other half on close Elaphiti island called Lopud.
Water | Published: 3 Sep 2017
From series Croatia
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17 Jun 2017
For about twelve months I've been preparing for marathon run, this one was
attempt to run the full length. Alice went with me on bike as support and motivation team.
Between rivers Morava and Dyje there is nice flat area. I run to the confluence and
back, totalling slightly over 42 kilometers.
Taking photos | Published: 12 Aug 2017
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26 Apr 2016 - 28 Apr 2016
Last article about our trip to Japan. Photos are from one day we spent in Nara,
the oldest Japan capital with beautiful temples with deer and nice atmosphere.
Remaining photos are from Kyoto, the Japan capital before Tokyo. We really enjoyed
the city, its people, temples, and cuisine.
Misc | Published: 17 Apr 2017
From series Japan
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26 Aug 2016 - 28 Aug 2016
Last weekend of summer vacation. We spent three days in South Moravia area
called Pálava, known for wineyards, castles, and lakes. We did some swimming,
wine tasting and trips, but our kids especially loved our tent placement in
Apollo camp. We were next to fenced area with goats and sheep. Boys took some
of them for "theirs", gave them names and in every free moment they kept
feeding them.
Water | Published: 28 Jan 2017
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6 Aug 2016 - 13 Aug 2016
Family vacation in a small hotel close to Krkonose mountain range with group of
friends. Each day we spent with a trip, for instance Snezka, the highest
mountain in Czech, ruins of Pecka castle, Safari in Dvur Kralove, or Zaly
observation point. Rest of the time filled with desk games, sports, good grub
and wine.
Misc | Published: 28 Oct 2016
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2 May 2016 - 5 May 2016
Last part of the trail ended in the town of Hongu Taisha, with large central
shrine. All the journeys started here. Our steps continued along the Nakahechi
trail, to the western coast of Kii peninsula. We met many nice people, enjoyed
onsen in mountains, seen many shrines, and tasted great Japan cuisine.
Mountains | Published: 3 Sep 2016
From series Japan
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11 Jul 2016 - 16 Jul 2016
Alice was with boys on a kid camp in the valley of Thaya river. The camp was
strong reminiscence to communism era with only a few things that changed over
last 30 years. The theme was the Neverending story, with young hero Atreyu
they fighted the Nothing and helped to save Childlike Empress.
Misc | Published: 14 Aug 2016
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30 Apr 2016 - 1 May 2016
Kumano Kodo Kohechi is an ancient pilgrim trail from Koyasan to the shrine or
Hongu Taisha. It is about 70 kilometers long and usually takes about four days.
Each leg ends in a saddle or valley - it is possible to arrange an accomodation
or transportation, but it requires to speak Japan. We did two days of travel
there and then had to move out to let Jana (Alice's sister) to return to
Osaka. We continued further to Wataze Onsen for a camp with nice spa area.
Mountains | Published: 24 Jul 2016
From series Japan
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29 Apr 2016
Koyasan, central town of Shingon buddhism, is located southern of Osaka in
raising slopes of Kii Mountain range. There are no hotels, but you can stay
within buddhist temples. It boasts many gates, statues, gardens, shrines, and
templates. One of largest is located in Okunoin graveyard, and it is said that
founder Kukai (post-humously named Koibo Daishi) is still there in deep
meditation.
Misc | Published: 26 Jun 2016
From series Japan
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26 Apr 2016 - 7 May 2016
Alice got a desk game called Tokaido for her birthday. The theme is pilgrimage
from Japan town Kyoto to Edo (which is now Tokyo). Along the way you contribute
to shrines, enjoy sea-side views, bath in hot springs, and taste great food.
The playing of the game inspired us to visit Japan. The Tokaido (Way of Eastern
Sea in japanese) no longer exists, but we found other pilgrim trails called
Kumano Kodo. Pictures in this article are from Osaka.
Misc | Published: 6 Jun 2016
From series Japan
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16 Jul 2015 - 17 Jul 2015
Few last days at Madeira island. We left mountains and get down to the seashore
town called Machico. It was actually first place settled on Madeira, because
the coast in otherwise very steep rocky shores provided provided good shield
against hard sea. One day took us to the São Lourenço - narrow tail of the
island, deserted from the wind. We also visited whale museum in Caniçal and
enjoyed sea water on nice beaches.
Misc | Published: 15 May 2016
From series Madeira 2015
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19 Dec 2015 - 22 Dec 2015
As usual we spent couple days out just before Christmas, to avoid all the chaos. During
that time it is great to skiing on empty slopes and enjoy deserted resorts. This time we
picked Dolni Morava area, in the valley under Kralicky Sneznik mountain. There was quite a little
snow, but it was really enjoyable time.
Mountains | Published: 26 Mar 2016
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14 Jul 2015 - 15 Jul 2015
The most difficult portion of our mountain trip - the crest between Pico Ruivo and
Pico Areeiro followed by descent along Levada do Blandy and Levada do Furado.
Mountains | Published: 24 Jan 2016
From series Madeira 2015
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18 Jul 2015
On our return from Madeira we stopped for two nights in Lisbon, capital of
Portugal. We visited number of nice places, stopped for wonderful lunch at
Mercado da Ribeira (Riverside Market), and took a boat to see the city from
waves of river Tejo.
Misc | Published: 22 Nov 2015
From series Madeira 2015
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3 Oct 2015
Seventh time at annual event in Krtiny village. It offers quite difficult
50 and 100 kilometers walks to those far more trained that we are, but for kids
the ten kilometer round is rather nice. We joined two other families and it was
good move. The kids were motivated and cheerful, and the trail was over before
we noticed.
Misc | Published: 31 Oct 2015
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28 Aug 2015 - 31 Aug 2015
Last weekend of the summer holiday. Our boys were telling us all the time that they
want to go out camping, so we decided to go down to Hungary and find a nice place to
stay with tents, enjoy last sunrays of the summer and have good time together. Alice
found a place called Lipot, close to the point where borders of Slovak, Hungary, and
Austria touch. In the town there were thermal baths, nice bakery with view to its
production line, and many nice places around. On the way back we visited Bratislava,
Slovak capital and exhibit dedicated to Titanic sinking and wreck exploration.
Water | Published: 30 Sep 2015
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1 Aug 2015 - 8 Aug 2015
Alice took our boys to a week-long camp on Highlands. This year it is third
visit and she thinks it is also the best one. The topic was fairytale of Seven
kingdoms, where evil wizard Černoděj took princess Jasněnka and shed a curse
on the Seventh kingdom. Kids were trying to set everything straight in string
of games.
Misc | Published: 6 Sep 2015
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10 Jul 2015 - 17 Jul 2015
First set of photos from Madeira. The island belongs to Portuagal and is famous for
its very steep mountains, reaching over 1800 meter above sea level. After
arriving in the night to Santa Cruz airport, we were lucky to catch an aerobus
to centre of Madeira's capital, Funchal city, where was our hotel. The next day
we went to get a feeling of the city, and also prepare for upcoming trip to
the mountains.
Misc | Published: 24 Aug 2015
From series Madeira 2015
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30 Apr 2015
Our younger boy Honza loves animals. Mostly because of this we planned a train
trip to Vienna, capital of Austria, about two hours of ride. In one of defense towers,
built during WWII, there is large oceanographic exposition with sharks, rays, turtles,
octopusses and many other ocean animals. On our way back to train station, we also
spent few hours in Prater, the large and famous amusement park.
Misc | Published: 27 Jul 2015
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20 Dec 2014 - 22 Dec 2014
In order to avoid christmas shopping hell and widespread tendency to spend the
nice time of the year with cleaning the house, we left for mountains, despite
apparent lack of snow there. First day was without snow - we went to a trip to
nearby woods. In the evening, it started snowing, so the following day we could
build a snowman, have many snowball fights and bobsleigh fun with kids. Last
day all snow melted and it was nice sunny when we were leaving.
Mountains | Published: 24 Jun 2015
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1 Sep 2014 - 12 Sep 2014
Two weeks Alice has spent on business trip in Munich of Germany. She enjoyed
the city and in her free time she had visited many interesting locations.
Misc | Published: 3 Jan 2015
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24 Aug 2014 - 30 Aug 2014
Originally Alice had plan to visit Carinthia area in Austria. There is
wonderful area surrounded by high mountains, made mostly from meadows, lakes
and nice villages. But because it takes amost 8 hours to get there, we looked
for a closer area in Austria - land around Neusiedler See. We travelled mostly
by bike with a trailer and a child seat, taking advantage of generally flat
terrain.
Misc | Published: 29 Nov 2014
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9 Aug 2014 - 16 Aug 2014
Alice with our boys were on kid camp for a week. The theme was
"Dragon's engine" and there was ton of funny games in nice highland
area near the town Křižanov. All along they have been following wizard
apprentice named Krišpín on his learning of spells and wizardry.
Misc | Published: 25 Oct 2014
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12 Jul 2014 - 14 Jul 2014
Our boys really wanted to go outdoors with a tent. Last year we were in thermal
spa in Slovakia and we enjoyed this a lot. So we decided on repeating it,
this time selecting other (much less famous) site.
Misc | Published: 25 Sep 2014
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21 Apr 2014 - 26 Apr 2014
Last "few" miles from our vacation in Utah and Arizona. Wonderful area of
Escalante, vast, scarcely settled land or rock and praire. Through the are
there is winding dirt road called Hole-in-the-rock. From that there is great
number of small roads, which lead to even smaller trails. Once of those we
hiked was Red Breaks slot canyon. On the way back to Phoenix we also did
Blue Pools slot canyon, first where we had to use a rope for rapelling.
Last stop was in snowy Williams in zoo called Bearizona.
Misc | Published: 20 Jul 2014
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21 Apr 2014 - 26 Apr 2014
Visit of interesting Moab museum and heading into wilderness in Escalante. We
discovered beauty of narrow slot canyons carved out in soft sandstone by water
and walked good number of them.
Misc | Published: 21 Jun 2014
From series Arizona and Utah
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18 Apr 2014 - 21 Apr 2014
This article contains photos from beginning of our trip - travel
to the north, night at Flagstaff, stop at Monument Valley, and couple days
spent in Moab, center of outdoor laid amid three wonderful areas - Arches NP,
Canyonlands NP, and La Sal Mountains.
Mountains | Published: 9 Jun 2014
From series Arizona and Utah
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15 Apr 2014 - 29 Apr 2014
Alice wrote: Six years passed since our last large vacation without kids.
Suprisingly, without much planning. Roman went to a business trip to Phoenix,
Arizona, and I came after him to spent ten days on north Arizona and southern
Utah. Pictures here are from Phoenix Butterfly museum and hiking on Squaw Peak
and climbing Pinnacle Peak.
Misc | Published: 2 Jun 2014
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20 Dec 2013 - 22 Dec 2013
We typically use similar recipe for preparation of Christmas - to leave to
some distant place in the mountains and do skiing and other winter joy. It is
pretty easy to avoid preparation stress, also there is very little people
in the mountains during that time. This year the weather did not promise anything
good, but we still went and did not regret at all.
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Misc | Published: 26 Dec 2013
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27 Sep 2013 - 28 Sep 2013
Two years agp we were in Budapest with my sister to see christmas fairs. Major
attractions should have been spa and "unforgettable" view to the Donau river.
Since the view was obscured by heavy fog, we have to come back and see what
we missed.
Misc | Published: 2 Dec 2013
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25 Aug 2013 - 31 Aug 2013
Last year we enjoyed brief visit to Sec dam area, so this year we decided to
try it again, this time for whole week. We hired a chalet with small boat and
spent time on trips, games, boat exploration of the dam, guitar play on
evenings and other nice activities. Despite few rainy days it was wonderfull
time.
Misc | Published: 28 Oct 2013
From series Sec Dam
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30 Jun 2013 - 6 Jul 2013
We spent whole week at Bozenov place, small camp close to Zabreh in Central Moravia.
This was mostly family entertainment, including bathing place, old castle, farm animals
and number of walks around.
Misc | Published: 17 Sep 2013
From series Bozenov
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21 Jul 2013
Weekend trip to Slovakia. They offer great range of thermal bath entertainment, so
we decided to spend time at pools and at the same time also try whether we can
go spend two nights in tents with kids. Turned out great - we had great time.
Misc | Published: 11 Sep 2013
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28 Jul 2013
Near Lulec there is wonderful lido made in closed quarry before WWII. It was
built by czech sport organization called Sokol (Falcon) and most places have
nice old-fashioned athmosphere. Alice tried to make B/W photos, enjoy.
Water | Published: 5 Sep 2013
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7 Jun 2013 - 9 Jun 2013
Three days spent at Neusiedler See, large lake in north eastern Austria. Despite
my sprained ankle, slowly healing, we make about 80 kilometers around the lake.
We tasted local wine and cuisine, and really took some rest from our kids.
Misc | Published: 21 Jul 2013
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18 Aug 2012 - 19 Aug 2012
Third trip - Alice found bunch of old quarries filled with water, so we can dip
ourselves time from time. First day was supposed to be relaxing, other more
demanding, but it turned out to be exactly the opposite. First day was very
long and good elevation, while second day was pretty quick and easy.
Mountains | Published: 28 Oct 2012
From series Jeseniky no kids
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30 Jun 2012 - 1 Jul 2012
Second trip was finally two-day endeavour. We picked a cottage called
Paprsek ("Light ray" in czech) in western part of the mountain range and then
found some way we never went before. It was quite adventurous, because the path
was off beaten track and it led through a cattle area. Fortunately we just
heard the sounds, but even those were pretty scary.
Mountains | Published: 17 Sep 2012
From series Jeseniky no kids
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11 Sep 2010
Trip over observation point Zlaty (Golden) Chlum. Relatively short trip to high
point above Jeseniky town, but we managed to find gold mine information path,
lost the trail for good part of the ascent, eat great food at cottage near
Devil's rock area and return just in time to catch our train.
Mountains | Published: 16 Sep 2012
From series Jeseniky no kids
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11 Sep 2010 - 19 Aug 2012
Hard to belive, but during last three year we found ourselves only at three
trips alone without Dan and Honza. Because we wanted at some mountains again,
but still return soon enough to look after them, we picked Jeseniky mountains,
which are just about 120km from Brno.
Mountains | Published: 15 Sep 2012
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4 Mar 2012 - 7 Mar 2012
One week that we spent in czech mountains. It came as surprise offer from
our friends who had booked accomodation, but the other couple cancelled
shortly before the trip. We accepted and never regret. It was rather easy
to take care about three small kids and at the same time get some nice
downhill skiing. We were also lucky for the weather. Alltogether wonderful
time.
Mountains | Published: 20 Aug 2012
From series Orlicke Hory
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2 Dec 2011
Alice and her sister Jana spent a weekend in capital of Hungary, Budapest. With
exception of fog, they've seen some architecture, local cuisine and snowy spa,
where fog was much denser than everywhere else.
Misc | Published: 26 Feb 2012
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28 Aug 2011 - 3 Sep 2011
One week of vacation in Hostyn mountains in the hotel Vsemina. Ad promised
swimming pool, outdoor activities and many children playground. We were a
little afraid how it goes, but it turned out very nice. Not too many people
were there and Dan was really happy, especially once we found trampoline. We
made couple of trips around the place, seen festival on Lukov castle and
visited Zoo in Lesna.
Misc | Published: 13 Dec 2011
From series Vsemina
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1 Oct 2011
Alice accepted difficult challenge, go to Kritiny walk with two small children. With great effort she succeeded and they all had been rewarded with certificate.
Misc | Published: 20 Nov 2011
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24 Jul 2010 - 31 Jul 2010
Nice week between rock towns of Broumov, Adrspach and Ostas. Hired a house in
Machov for walking and biking around. Seven adults for two children was very
good ratio, so everyone was able to rest.
Mountains | Published: 15 May 2011
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28 Jan 2011 - 31 Jan 2011
Four days spent on Highlands with Dan, our year-and-half old son. I made good
solo trip on cross-country ski, we've seen ski jump area located south of Nove
Mesto and made tons of sculptures out of the snow.
Mountains | Published: 18 Apr 2011
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16 Oct 2010 - 20 Oct 2010
London - continued. See pictures of Tower Bridge, Greenwich, Parliament
or Madame Tussaud's wax figures.
Misc | Published: 31 Jan 2011
From series London|England
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16 Oct 2010 - 20 Oct 2010
Alice and her sister went to London for couple days. She just needed a
rest from maternity. See nice pictures from autumn city.
Misc | Published: 11 Dec 2010
From series London|England
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2 Aug 2010 - 7 Aug 2010
Our vacation have changed since Dan was born. Basic constraints were two. The
place should not be very far, because we cannot handle the cry for more than
two hours. And good accomodation. Thus we have chosen Highlands, small
mountains about 70 kilometers from Brno. Biking and walking around, however
mostly from one sandbox to another, to keep Dan happy.
Mountains | Published: 17 Sep 2010
From series Highlands
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1 Feb 2009 - 31 Jan 2010
Since our son Daniel was born, there is not much time to do distant trips. But
just close to our house there is nice way called Sumbera, which can be easily
done with stroller. Photos are from several fall and winter walks.
Misc | Published: 9 May 2010
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11 Jan 2009
Jana, my wife's sister, bought a horse she have cared about for last
few years. His name is Beethoven, but everyone calls him Beda. He
does not care, because does not listen to any command. Few photos
from this article is from winter "walk" the dog and the horse.
Dogs | Published: 11 Jan 2009
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7 Sep 2008 - 9 Sep 2008
After a week on a bike we finally returned to Marseille. Since we did
not dare going highways by bike we rather used bus and spent whole
day walking and exploring the city. It is built around historic port
and middle-ages fortification still watch the entry. Above looms
monumental cathedral and offers wonderful overlook to city around.
Misc | Published: 7 Sep 2008
From series Provence|France
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5 Sep 2008 - 7 Sep 2008
The journey around Provence continues. Pictures from Avignon, Tarascon,
national park Camarque. Enjoy.
Misc | Published: 5 Sep 2008
From series Provence|France
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3 Sep 2008 - 5 Sep 2008
Second bunch of photos from Provence region. We got quite inside and
camped near the town of Arles. From this location we conducted many
trips to the north - Tarascon and Avignon - and to the south-west -
to the national park Camarque, known for white horse breed.
Misc | Published: 3 Sep 2008
From series Provence|France
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2 Sep 2008 - 9 Sep 2008
This was the first time we dared to take our bikes somewhere far from
our home. Packed in paper boxes they flew with us to Marseille airport
and then endured whole week carrying of us with all we needed, like
food, tent or bike tools.
Misc | Published: 2 Sep 2008
From series Provence|France
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8 Aug 2008 - 9 Aug 2008
Our second attempt to traverse ridge of Western Tatras in Slovakia. This time
we succeeded a little more, making significant part of main ridge, but adverse
weather once again stopped our pace.
Mountains | Published: 8 Aug 2008
From series Western Tatras
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17 Jul 2008 - 20 Jul 2008
This was still water river, called Luznice. This time of year there is almost
no river very wild, though this was one of the stillest I ever did. On the
other hand we were rewarded by two campfile opportunities, one of them we had
even guitar with us.
Water | Published: 17 Jul 2008
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18 Jun 2008
Traditional University organized trip into close mountain range in Austria.
This time it was Hochschwab and June was found quite early, because there were
a lot of snow over the higher parts. Also fog, clouds, sometimes rain and many
other improvement over boring sunny weather.
Mountains | Published: 18 Jun 2008
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8 May 2008 - 10 May 2008
Arizona is the state of multitude of contrasts. On the one
side there is a hot desert with dry rocks, on the other there are mountains
covered with snow. Both luring people like us to climb or hike there.
Mountains | Published: 8 May 2008
From series Southwest USA
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3 May 2008 - 5 May 2008
Pictures from famous Zion National Park. We spent three days in vicinity and
hiked Angel's Landing, Observation Point, Echo Canyon, Hidden Canyon and
Emerald Pools. Really amazing piece of rock carved over years by Virgin River.
Mountains | Published: 3 May 2008
From series Southwest USA
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31 Apr 2008 - 2 May 2008
Some photos from our trip to the Grand Canyon National Park. The descent down
and the way back up showed us what the "Grand" means, also we experienced
really interesting trip that my wife calls reversed-mountain.
Mountains | Published: 31 Apr 2008
From series Southwest USA
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22 Dec 2007
Alice had been to Wien for pre-christmas fairs. Winter is not very rich for a
snow this year, however the hot mead was nice prevention of cold. It was one of
fine components there, another was typical goods for the season.
Misc | Published: 22 Dec 2007
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15 Dec 2007 - 19 Dec 2007
Fortunate idea was, instead of "traditional" pre-christmas tidy up, to go
into some mountain place and do skiing and other happy life things. There
happen to be enough snow and three areas especially suitable for ski.
Mountains | Published: 15 Dec 2007
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15 Sep 2007 - 20 Sep 2007
Almost complete week on bike travelling near south border of Czech republic -
it is that with Austria. Nice countryside changed with fish farming, you can
see many artificial lakes there.
Misc | Published: 15 Sep 2007
From series South Bohemia
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1 Aug 2007 - 5 Aug 2007
Flow down Vltava river, one of the famous one for summer water fun. There are
many pubs around the river and many interesting places to see, for one
beautiful city of Cesky Krumlov.
Water | Published: 1 Aug 2007
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12 May 2007
By occassion of visiting Theatre on Vinohrady we spend one day of exploring our
capital. It is quite easy as the city is very nice, especially some places. You
can see some photos of historical and less historical places you can find
across the city.
Misc | Published: 12 May 2007
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14 Apr 2007
Some photos from small trip to Prague, the capital of Czech republic. Most of
time we spend at the zoo and most of photos are from that location.
Taking photos | Published: 14 Apr 2007
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12 Dec 2006 - 16 Dec 2006
5 reasons describing that the life in Czech republic is better than in Finland.
Misc | Published: 3 Jan 2007
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15 Oct 2006 - 22 Oct 2006
Our honeymoon continues. After dramatic time near Green lake the remaining part
is devoted to slovak cuisine, photography (the early morning panorama) and a
bit of hiking.
Mountains | Published: 18 Dec 2006
From series High Tatras
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15 Oct 2006 - 22 Oct 2006
Start of our honeymoon. We decided to go to the highest mountains of Slovakia -
The High Tatras. We were a little afraid of ice and snow danger, but it turned
out to be really fine.
Mountains | Published: 22 Nov 2006
From series High Tatras
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12 Aug 2006
Traverse over central Liptov mountains - Chocske vrchy. One day adventure
traversed over highest summit of area, Velky Choc.
Mountains | Published: 25 Aug 2006
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4 Jul 2006 - 8 Jul 2006
Our trip continues ... we could clean ourselves in blue waters of Liptovska
Mara. Then followed Rohace, part of Western Tatras. Sharp ridges and deep
valleys, beautiful sceneries.
Mountains | Published: 7 Aug 2006
From series Slovak mountains
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1 Jul 2006 - 4 Jul 2006
The beginning of one week long hike over some Slovakia mountains. We had
started in Blatnica and traverse over Velka Fatra. A few days later we reached
Ruzomberok, dirty and sweat through. Before next part we must find some water
Mountains | Published: 2 Aug 2006
From series Slovak mountains
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21 May 2006 - 27 May 2006
Ala's working week in Finland.
Misc | Published: 12 Jun 2006
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28 Jan 2006
This is very light approach to try free-riding: take cross-country ski on sunny
winter day, when everything is frozen and fast. Then just slide through the
forest, fun guaranteed.
Misc | Published: 16 Feb 2006
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14 Aug 2005 - 20 Aug 2005
Some photos from Paris, mostly about food. How to eat shrimp. Some cloudy
pictures from La Defence, skyscrapers town along with some sunny pictures from
botanic garden.
Misc | Published: 6 Sep 2005
From series Paris|France
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6 Aug 2005
Every trip has its reason. This time it is my learning drive a car.
I have had a driving licence for a long time, however
I have no car nor experience. For start we decided for destination near my
hometown, Brno. There is flat area with some hills, about 30 kilometers far.
Mostly grapes are grown there, place is called Palava. We have visited two
castles risen above that area.
Misc | Published: 11 Aug 2005
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