A castle with a moat is often worth a visit. A castle with bears in its moat should be mandatory viewing. That’s why I ended up in Cesky Krumlov during a recent weekend. The medieval Czech city and ...

A sweeping view of the town below from Cesky Krumlov Castle. Photo Credit: Brinley Hineman Cesky Krumlov, CZECH REPUBLIC -- As I watched a trio of schoolboys traverse the rocky hillside to improperly ...

There are places in the world that feel like stepping into a storybook, and Český Krumlov is one of them. Nestled in the southern reaches of the Czech Republic, or Czechia, this charming town is a ...

On Danube River cruises, travelers whose voyages calls at Linz, Austria, have multiple appealing shore excursion options. Linz is the jumping off point for full-day tours to several iconic ...

PHOTO: One of the most spectacular panoramic views is from the top of the Cesky Krumlov's castle. (photos by Shannon Wolf) Do yourself a favor and stay for two nights in Cesky Krumlov, one of the most ...

Český Krumlov appears in a striking riverside view with its historic castle rising above the old town. The scene shows ...

Situated on the banks of the Vltava river, the town was built around a 13th-century castle with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque elements. It is an outstanding example of a small central European ...

Lassoed by its river and dominated by its castle, Cesky Krumlov feels lost in a time warp. Nearly four hours south of Prague, this fairy-tale town of 15,000 is buried in the hills of the southern ...

CESKY KRUMLOV, Czech Republic — Centuries of history have earned this Czech town a designation as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It’s a Bohemian beauty, tucked into a horseshoe bend on the Vltava River ...

The Vltava River is filled with rafters and kayakers, gently winding through South Bohemia. I spot these paddlers enjoying the waters at a casual pace - some of the watercraft carrying coolers filled ...