Destination Videos!

See video tours of places around the world - food, accommodation, the atmosphere of a city and some unexpected stops on your itinerary... Geobeats is currently showing videos from 45 countries, here are just a few examples:

• quickest way to a fresh coconut in Kerala, India
• a bookstore inside a grand former theatre, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• local etiquette in Bangkok, Thailand
• parasite museum in Tokyo, Japan
• top local phrases in Lisbon, Portugal

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Český Krumlov: Egon Schiele Art Centrum

The Egon Schiele Art Centrum is a fantastic maze-like old building that's just as much fun to roam around as sampling its exhibitions of art.

Named after the prominent unconventional artist of Czech and Austrian descent whose heart was devoted to the beauty of Český Krumlov, the gallery contains a permanent collection of Schiele's work.

The 2008 exhibits, in time for the Summer Olympics and all the political controversy, dedicate a large portion of the space to images, philosophy and customs of China. There is a fantastic tongue-in-cheek solo exhibit by young Chinese multi-media artist Yonghua Tian who creates the perfect nationalistic emblem, dogma and inspirational instructions using his own stylized image as the central logo driving the brave new world.

Český Krumlov: Dilettante's Hangout

dil·et·tante /ˈdɪlɪˌtɑnt, ˌdɪlɪˈtɑnt, -ˈtɑnteɪ, -ˈtænti/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[dil-i-tahnt, dil-i-tahnt, -tahn-tey, -tan-tee]
–noun

1.	a person who takes up an art, activity, or subject merely for amusement, esp. in a desultory or superficial way; dabbler.

2.	a lover of an art or science, esp. of a fine art.

–adjective

3.	of or pertaining to dilettantes.

Such is the chosen identity of Matya Dio, self-proclaimed painter, experimental novelist and lover of caffeine. Besides being an interesting woman, she runs a small guesthouse in the charming little town of Český Krumlov and the place is appointed as you might expect from a young, funky artist with an eye for details and a passion for colour.

Dilettante's Hangout is in a perfect location for exploring the Old Town, which is well worth exploring. The guesthouse consists of the sub-terranean Buddha Suite and the main-floor Nirvana Boudoir. There is a handy kitchen, lounge with books, guitars and a fireplace and a patio with seats and a hammock. Both suites accommodate 2 comfortably and the going rate is less than $70 CAD/night, as of summer 2008.

Prague: Clear Head Restaurant

Vegetarians and foodies rejoice!! Lehká Hlava, translated into English as Clear Head, is a fantastic eatery designed to tantalize all the senses. From the ambient cozy decor to the dishes and beverages concocted by culinary genius, I might just come back to Prague so I live in the same city as this restaurant.

All-vegetarian and vegan offerings loaded with flavour seem to take the best of world cuisines, creating a United Nations of meal options that come smitting you with the colourful presentation before the first bite. Unusual drinks like birch juice and Mayan chocolatl promise you'll never have to order the same thing twice. All the veggie gourmet delights like tempeh, avocado, goat cheese, walnuts, fresh herbs and grains like bulgur, couscous and buckwheat are here. And the menu even promises that all englightened beings eat free!