Prague has built up a reputation in recent years as one of the best places to go for a booze-soaked break — often as part of a rowdy stag or hen party.
However, when you look past the bustling nightlife of the Czech capital — assuming your eyes aren’t too bleary — there is so much more to drink in all around you.
On a visit to Prague and the Central Bohemia region, I learned a lot about some of the Czech Republic’s most prized traditions — yes, including beer — and how they can give the modern traveller a glimpse into this country’s storied past.
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Our first day took in two of Prague’s most famous attractions — Charles Bridge and the towering Astronomical Clock (Orloj) in the Old Town Square, which treats the crowds watching below to an eye-catching procession of the 12 apostles.
It was away from these crowds though that our main focus was on, and so in the shadow of the Orloj we entered the intricate world of traditional glass blowing.
Here, as a furnace roared in the background, the heat was really on as we had to try our hand — and mouth — at this ancient craft.
