Hiking Across the Czech Republic


	Hiking Across the Czech Republic

Rebecca Ruiz

7-7-2008 5:16 PM

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Rebecca Ruiz says:

If you need any inspired travel ideas, read this story about a man and his wife who hiked the well-marked trails of Bohemia. Along the way the couple passed World War II bunkers (also used during the Cold War,) saw stunning vistas and drank locally-brewed beer.

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