The most beautiful season in Prague? It's definitely spring for me! At the beginning of this walk, we take the iconic tram number 22. Keep your hats on, we will go uphill to the Queen Anne's summer Palace. 

Do you know where photographers go for the most magical photos of Prague? I'll take you there! We will enjoy Prague Castle from a completely new perspective and walk through several parks to the Hanavian Pavilion, where you will be enchanted by the iconic view of the Prague bridges and the glittering Vltava river.

This time you will experience Prague from a completely different perspective! As spring gradually turns into summer, you can look forward to always a little differently colored views of Prague.

The City of 100 Spires has more to it than its unrivaled charm. Kafka’s hometown locals also happen to drink more beer per capita than anywhere in the world. So pour a pivo and dive in. Na Zdravi!

Prague

I could only watch the last bit but what I saw was well done.  Thanks.

Wonderful tour! The gardens and palaces are astonishingly beautiful. Highly recommend!

Hi..internet connect was quite bad..could have been a problem on my end so had to leave the tour quite early. Thanks

Nikola did a fantastic job showing us the beautiful gardens and cityscape.  Loving Prague more and more thanks to these great guides.

Beautiful city; friendly and knowledgeable guide!

Always a great tour in Prague with Nikola. She shows up beautiful points of interests and shares so much wonderful info with us as well.   Fab! 

Good information on the area and beautiful views.  Wish I were in Prague!

Wonderful tour and very lovely tour guide! 

Lovely  views of city from several gardens. Now I want to return in person and find this guide.  She did a great job of narrating history, stories and recommended books. But I was a few minutes late and don’t have her name! 

I I fell on love with Prague while on this tour. Thank you so much 💓

I only caught the last 5 min, but will do the entire tour one day


Nikola ensured that we were able to see the gardens, views and peacocks without restriction. The flowers were so beautiful, as were the marvellous views of Prague. Both the audio and video quality were first-class throughout.

Nikola's tours are never less than perfection! She clearly puts in a lot of work in the preparation of her tours, yet manages to make it look effortless. She is charming, engaging, and clearly loves showing off stunning Prague to visitors. This was yet another memorable tour. Don't miss a tour by Nikola - she's wonderful!

I loved the tour and would certainly like to partake in an other tour with Nikola. 

Beautiful views.  Thanks for a great tour!
 

Beautiful tour and Nikola is a brilliant guide. She covered so much ground and all the parks we visited were gorgeous

This tour was well put together and paced perfectly. The information given was great and the views wonderful!

This was an exceptionally good tour, very well organized and with gorgeous views. We got to see a lot, and learned a lot about the city. We even rode a tram! i can't believe how many postcards I took.

Nicola’s tour was excellent and explored parts of Praque that tourists usually miss. Hope to be back in a week or so when the lilacs are out

This was such a wonderful, scenic tour. I enjoyed the views and the commentary very much! Can't wait to join once more to see how the flowers develop :] Thank you, Nikola!

First off, what a nice young woman! Her voice sounds so nice and she has so much knowledge and appreciation for Prague. I feel like I have a broad understanding of parts of Prague now!

Lovely walk with great views!  Thank you, Nikola.

Very nice walking tour showing lovely views of the castle and surrounding areas .Missed seeing this park when I was last in Prague.

Too much time spent on the first stop; too early for a spring tour of the parks, etc..... some trees are still without leaves, no flowers except the one magnolia.  The bus ride was not impressive.

Well-planned, interesting trip with gardens, peacocks, fountains, viewpoints and a tram ride. 

A lovely way to see Prague. I have visited four times and never knew about these beautiful gardens. Nikola was a gracious host and warned before pointing out something in the distance on the screen. The serenity at the end, with the bird song was delightful.

Such a great tour..Nikola is so well informed and has a delightful manner in presenting information in a most enjoyable manner. One feels like they are right beside her during the tour. Excellent tour.

Awesome tour and views of this beautiful city! Thank you! Can’t wait to come in person!

IT WAS NICE. I WILL AGAIN WHEN FLOWERS BLOOM

Wonderful tour of Prague gardens and parks in the Spring.  Thank you Nikola!  Amazing!

beautiful garden tour with amazing views!  thank you

Another wonderful tour in Prague. Seeing the flowers bloom and a surprise tram ride was fun!

It was a lovely thoughtful experience.Well planned by the guide, I would book to go on one of her tours in the future.

Nikola is a lovely tour guide and it was nice to be on a trip with her again. Spring has sprung so it was great to see all the greenery and the views from the scenic outlook were beautiful.

Can’t wait to see more of the beautiful city 

Very good. Different perspective on Prague

Nikola, what a lovely tour, with lots of postcard opportunities alongside lots of information about the area, thank you.

I love your tours. The second time I joined you. i love Praha. The first time I was there, years ago, the city with smelling of lilacs, my favourite flowers. Magical!

carefully crafted tour, I particularly enjoyed the visuals. Expect breathtaking views! 

Nikola's has an excellent format for her tours. We are on the journey to learn and see from a local, and she keeps everything on track. So much content to pack into one tour! It is so interesting, seeing where people lived, learning the history, admiring architecture. 
I took tour one and two, and am eager to conclude her history of Jewish people in her country. Thought provoking and heart rendering, for sure.
These tours are a great way to learn more about the Jewish experience throughout Europe. Excellent!

Prague gardens are beautiful in the spring and Nikola is a charming guide, taking us a little off the beaten path to show us the gems of her city - highly recommended !

I love this tour so much I went again! Today was a different gorgeous because of the sunny day and flowers  thank you


Excellent Nikola!  Have been to the city and it is even more beautiful in the spring.

Everywhere you turn in Prague there is something more beautiful than the last thing you saw....it's that special. I truly enjoyed this spring special tour with its views of the bridges and castle, Ledebour Gardens and more. Lovely tour in one of the most beautiful cities in the world!

Great camera work!  Lovely framed postcards!  As I mentioned in the chat, we were in Prague in 2014 but not long enough to see any of the sights on this tour!  Lovely spring weather and a very relaxed tour!  Many thanks and Cheers from Winnipeg, Canada!

Really interesting tour, and Nikola is very knowledgeable 

Another very nice tour led by Nikola. The gardens and views were beautiful. (And the quick ride on Tram 22 brought back nice memories of taking that tram during a 2000 visit to Prague!)

Very knowledgeable and thoughtful guide offering some lovely photo opportunities

Lovely tour, showing a perspective thaI missed on my visit to Prague. I'll be back.

Great tour thank you. Fantastic views .Very enjoyable .

A lovely lady and a lovely trip.  I will watch out for another one.  

Loved seeing the vantage points above the bridges!  

Thank you Nikola.
I can't wait to be able to travel and come and see this beautiful city.

Enjoyed our walk very much through the parks on the slopes overlooking the river- stately buildings, past lilacs and hearing bird song. Thank you Nikola.

Beautiful tour of Prague. Love the stories and history facts that Nikola tells about her city. Highly recommend her tours.

Thank you so much Nikola for excellent tour of your beautiful city.  What a treat on Mother's Day! :) 

This is my third tour with Nicola. She is an excellent tour guide and offers many great photo opportunities. We even traveled on a tram, which made it feel even more as if we were there with her! I highly recommend this tour.

Beautiful city views. Nikola did great timing out the stroll through different areas. Loved the surprise tram ride!

I very much enjoyed ALL you packed into the adventure today.

What abstar she is. Good knowledge of places and history,friendly,allows to take nice pictures and interactive. Well done Nikola.😊

Love her knowledge and mannerisms. A great tour. Thx

Lovely Spring trip with Nikola with stunning views of Prague and the added benefit of beautiful lilacs too! 

Prague is such a beautiful city! Enjoyed seeing springtime in Prague!

Thank you Nikola for showing us some of the wonderful parks and gardens that Prague has to offer.  My particular highlights of this tour were the albino peacock, the musical fountain and that wonderful view at the end among all the lilac bushes.  

Prague in spring is beautiful and Nikola is simply a brilliant guide. Thank you!

Nikola is a terrific guide, friendly and enthusiastic. I loved this tour. 

Wonderful tour with an excellent guide .Would highly recommend 

Excellent tour with a friendly, informative tour guide. Highly recommended

Nikola thank you for your tour of the beautiful gardens at Prague castle.

Lovely tour around two gardens with a tram ride in between.   Great historical aspects and spectacular views over Prague.  Thank you, Nikola. 

I am amazed at how much Nikola covered in this tour.  The peaceful gardens, colourful blossoms, incredible buildings of all ages, a ride on a tram, and ending up with breathtaking views across the city.  A fabulous tour.

Fascinating tour, Nikola is vey knowledgeable. I really enjoyed it.

Prague Spring Special - Gardens, Iconic Views and Bridges

Prague City Adventures

**Schedule**
Nov 27/28 - Origami Santa Clause & Cat Envelope
What you need: 2 pieces of square paper, pens (black & red) 

Origami is the art of paper folding. It's a way of folding a single sheet of square paper into a sculpture without cutting, gluing, taping, or even marking it. 
In Japan, origami is taught at home and in school. Many Japanese people have fond memories of their first origami experiences in kindergarten where they learned to create paper animals with friends. 

On this tour, Eriko will share with you the culture of Japanese paper folding as well as a variety of origami models including flowers, boxes, and jumping frogs (it may be different each time!). Origami is not only fun but enhances your creativity. It's also been proven to possess therapeutic advantages!

You can be anywhere in the world, all you need is a sheet of paper. You can fold a paper along with Eriko or just enjoy watching how a piece of paper transforms into a sculpture. Let's explore the joy of origami together.  



The Art of Paper Folding - Origami

Phnom Bakheng is a temple mountain in honor of the Hindu god Shiva and one of the oldest temples in the Angkor Archaeological Park. Thanks to its location on a 60-meter high hill, Phnom Bakheng became a very popular tourist spot for its magnificent sunset views over Angkor Wat. That said, the sunset over the Western Baray is very impressive from here.

Don’t miss joining Sam for this popular spot for the sunset of Angkor Wat and West Baray.    

60 Meter High Hill Bakheng Temple at Sunset Time

Let’s stroll along the streets of Little India in Singapore and meet some friends!  As you may already know, Little India is the heart of the Indian Community since the 1800s.  Be prepared to come up close and personal with colourful shops selling Indian souvenirs, bangles, spices, traditional Indian sweets and snacks, as well as jewellery and sari shops. Outdoor markets selling fruits and vegetables will add to the thrill!  
 We might even get lucky with sights of henna artists, betel nut peddlers or fortune-tellers! I will be checking in to one of the prettiest and busiest temples in Little India dating way back to the 19th century!  Chances are, we will saunter past vibrant street art too. I bet it will be an awesome experience, plus lots of opportunities to enhance your postcard collection! We will be saying Hi to some of the friendliest people in Singapore – to give you a real, uncensored, personal experience that you get if you are here walking with me.   So, a one-time-only tour.  Join me!!!

Colors and Sounds of Singapore's Indian Quarters

Croatia is full of historical monuments but also has so many amazing gems of nature.
One of the most beautiful parts of this country is the Krka National Park. On this tour, you will get a chance to visit a truly breathtaking part of it – Skradinski Buk. The views and the scenes you will see tell a story: the story of Croatian beauty.

You will hear some interesting facts about this natural phenomenon. You will learn about life in this area, what it was like in the olden days and what it is like today. Some old traditions are still alive. You will be interested to hear about the Krka hydroelectric plant that opened back in 1895. Thanks to the plant, the nearby town of Šibenik had electric streetlights before Rome, London, Vienna and some other major European cities did.

Join us in exploring this part of the river Krka. Let the stories take you back in time. Experience the true nature of Croatia. Allow yourself to fall in love with Croatia.


Krka Waterfalls (Skradinski Buk) – A Story Told by Water

We invite you to join us and explore one of the best preserved medieval citadels of Europe which is still inhabited up to present days. 

First mentioned in 12th century as a town, Sighisoara is one of the 7 fortified cities of Siebenburgen (the German name for Transylvania) where the German craftsmen and merchants, known as Saxons have been invited to defend the borders of Transylvania.

The UNESCO citadel is also known for the house where Vlad the Impaler was born in 15th century, but the Tower Clock, the Blacksmith' tower, the Tailors' tower or the Church on the Hill are part of our tour among others, all on the cobblestone streets of Sighisoara.

The UNESCO medieval citadel of Sighisoara: the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler (aka Dracula)

Discovering Segovia is like a trip back in time. In this tour we will go back to the Middle Ages and walk part of the old town. 

We start by the entrance gate Puerta del Sol (Sun Gate) which gives access to the former jewish quarter. After that we will visit the quaint main square to admire the grandiose cathedral, to then finish by the unique medieval castle (Alcázar) with spectacular views. 

Bring your walking shoes and join me!

Segovia: The Jewish Quarter, the Lady of the Cathedrals and the Unique Castle (Alcázar)

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir presumptive to the Austro-Hungarian throne, and his wife Sophie on 28 June 1914 in Sarajevo led to the outbreak of the First World War. 

During this tour, you’ll hear about the organisation of the assassination, the life of 19-year old assassin Gavrilo Princip, the notorious Black Hand society, and pre-WWI alliances in Europe. Finally, we will journey chronologically through the events of the day, visiting the assassination site and a number of landmarks, including the Latin bridge, At Mejdan park, the Cumurija bridge and finally, the Liberation Square.

The 1914 Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and Sophie

Let's walk together on the Galata bridge from Karakoy neighborhood to former Constantinople!! On one side there will be Asia and on the other side European continents. The walk will be at the point where two continents meet and where the Silk Road ended. 

We will be facing the historic peninsula which couldn’t be shared through centuries and became the cause of many wars. We will see some of İstanbul’s highlights from the distance as Suleymaniye mosque ( 1550), New Mosque ( 1664), Galata Bridge, Istanbul fish sandwich boats, and street vendors. 

The walk will make you feel that you are touching the heart of Istanbul by watching the fishermen on the bridge, ferry traffic across the Bosporus and the Golden Horn, local rushing between bazaars and ferry piers, Istanbulies staying in line to get the delicious fish sandwich and more... 

Walking in Europe and overlooking at Asian Continent

This new episode of the Jewish Odessa tour series takes you to the city’s Third Jewish Cemetery. The only city’s Jewish cemetery survived till our time, it makes for a very interesting sight. Founded right after World War 2 on the city outskirts, it’s one of the largest Jewish cemeteries in Ukraine with a territory of 24 hectares (59 acres). 

Why were the Roma people buried in this cemetery? What happened to the city’s first two Jewish cemeteries? Who moved the 1905 pogrom victims’ memorial to this cemetery? Olga will answer these questions and share with you interesting stories about this place and the modern Jewish community. 

Special note: this episode of the Jewish Odessa tour includes only a visit to the Jewish Cemetery. Located on the city’s outskirts, the cemetery is surrounded by an industrial area and roads. Please keep it in mind while booking this live-stream tour. 

Jewish Odessa Tour Part 6 - Odessa's Jewish Cemetery

November on Heygo we will celebrate Black History Month in Brazil with Brazilian Guides in Bahia (me) & Rio (Kelly and Tati) and friends/tour guides around the world.

In this Black History Tour, I will introduce the Afro-Brazilian religion called Candomble and the Orixas. 

Candomblé is an African diasporic religion that developed in Brazil during the 19th century. It arose through a process of syncretism between several of the traditional religions of West Africa, especially that of the Yoruba, and the Roman Catholic form of Christianity.

We can not talk about Candomble without talking about the "Maes de Santo" the female leaders of Candomble Houses also known as " Mulheres do Axe" (Ladies of Ase). 

Brazilian Black History Month: The Ladies of Ase and Introduction of Candomble in Bahia 

For a very special trip we invite you on a horse drawn carriage to discover one of the most remote villages of Romania where simply the time stood by.

Viscri (or Weiskirich in Saxon dialect) is all about the authentic village life in Transylvania but also the rich history behind its UNESCO Fortified Church. And this is going to be the future too for this UNESCO village, where Saxons arrived starting with 12th century and have put their mark on the history of Transylvania.

Many might say that Viscri became famous due to the presence of HRH Prince Charles of Wales who felt in love with Transylvania and even bought a traditional Saxon house in the village back in 2006. But few know that a handful of locals led by very few Saxons still living in Viscri have contributed to the village's revival, especially by trying to not change their authentic and sustainable way of life.


The Treasures of Transylvania: Horse drawn carriage ride through a UNESCO Saxon Village and its Fortified Church

Bees displaced from the Bolivian plains and valleys by climate change found a home in the Altiplano, some near Lake Titicaca where they were able to thrive at more than 3,800 meters of altitude.

The Apicultural Center "La Reina del Lago" is the domain of at least one million bees that live in the town of San Pablo de Tiquina, on the shores of Lake Titicaca.

Bee Farm: On the Shores of the Sacred Lake

Why should you visit Šibenik? To learn about its past, see its architecture, walk its charming narrow alleys or enjoy the coastline? 

The answer is all of the above!

Join me on a walk around old town Šibenik and learn why the Cathedral of Saint James is so unique. It is truly an architectural masterpiece!
You will see the finest examples of medieval stone architecture and masonry. Stories of the town’s past will take you to an intriguing old world. Some stories are happy and heroic. You will hear about artists and other brilliant people who left their mark here. Also, Šibenik was the greatest town on this side of the Adriatic at one point in time. You will learn what life was like then. Other stories are sad, like the one about a major plague that brought the town to its knees. 
The old town has much to tell and show you. Share its charm with you. Let’s explore Šibenik together and fall in love with its stone beauty! 

Šibenik – Beauty Carved in Stone

The Northern Region has a unique culture that is quite different from the Bantu regions, including its special cultural dishes. 

The two decades of war period may have phased out many high value nutritious cherished dishes, particularly for the Acholi tradition. There have been robust efforts to revive the once extinct dishes for example in some institutions. However, this is still challenged by the shortage of ingredients or raw materials required for their full preparation.

Lakoto-koto is a cherished Acholi simsim sauce dish. The sauce's core ingredient is ground raw sesame seeds "simsim." This can be mixed with either dry fish, silverfish or types of greens such as the locally known "otigo", "oboko kwer", and "gobe." 
Tomatoes can be added to enrich the taste.
The actual process can be quite long as the simsim has to be ground and oil has to be constantly removed.

Process:
1. Wash raw simsim (simsim may have beats of soil/sand for thorough removal)
2. Dry the washed simsim in the sun
3. Pound simsim (we shall use a local grinding stone- for your local experience)
4. Squeeze the sim sim dough to get the oil out
5. Boil your desired greens ie "oboko kwer", "gobe" or dry fish/silverfish
6. Put the squeezed sim sim in the boiling (5)
7. Add tomatoes to the mixture and stir till ready (5&6) 

In preparation of these dishes, the main focus is making the sauce which is the major dish. This is then served with its specific foods. 

Lakoto-koto is best served with millet bread "Kwon Kal." Kwon Kal is prepared by mingling a thick paste of millet flour from very hot boiling water!

Northern Dish Cuisine I: Preparing Lakoto-koto (Sesame Dish)

Be a part of the illumination of the first light on Europe's largest Hanukkah Candelabra, put up in front of Berlin's Brandenburg Gate! The illumination is conducted by Yehuda Teichtal, the rabbi at Berlin's Chabad Lubawitch. 

This is a live-streamed, one-off event - hope you can join me.

Hanukkah Illumination at Brandenburg Gate

137 years ago Vienna opened the public university, our starting point for a pleasant stroll along the Ringstrasse. The wide avenue that circles around the historic center of the city reminds us where the medieval defensive wall of the city once stood; Not coincidentally, it's where the main tourist attractions are today. It is well-known for its history and its different architectural styles. The City Hall, the National Theater, the Twin Museums, the view of the entrance to the Imperial Palace and gardens are some of the attractions you can't miss. It will be a pleasure to take you for this virtual walk on one of the most beautiful and monumental avenues in Europe!