Prague has the soul of a poet, the spirit of a rebel, and the face of a supermodel. From upside-down horse statues to bone marrow sandwiches and baroque skyline strolls, here are our best tips for visiting Prague—with just the right mix of beauty, absurdity, and Bohemian charm.

This isn’t how we usually travel—five countries in five days? Not our style. But somehow, our Central Europe road trip from Bohemian Prague to the Adriatic breeze of Croatia turned into a highlight reel of medieval towns, hilltop lunches, and lakeside picnics. Come see how a flight hack turned into one of our most memorable detours.