I'm looking for a travel partner to the Czech Rep.
(14. 9. - 21. 9. 26)

Forgotten spy, forgotten castles, forgotten animal

14. 9. - 21. 9. 2026 (8 day trip)

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I'm looking for a partner for a trip around the Czech Republic, especially Duchcov. I'm planning a trip for autumn. October at the latest, then the castles are closed. I'm especially interested in the Chomutov and Duchcov regions, where I lived as a child and where my father worked. These are family memories, but not only that, because along the way I also want to visit animal shelters and post ads for the most forgotten, elderly, and sick ones. It sounds a bit strange, but Eastern Europe has a huge problem with animal homelessness. The Czech Republic happens to be the best. Poland, Romania, and Bulgaria are the worst. This is where corruption comes in, and the ease of obtaining subsidies comes in. Shelters have turned into businesses, often without a bowl, but with huge profits. Over time, I'd like to create an online gallery of these unwanted animals. Human homelessness is worse due to copyright issues. This is a trip in my father's footsteps, and he always fought against it. A road trip. I especially want to visit Casanova's castle and his grave, but not only Konopiste, Karlovy Vary, Ceplice, and Liberec. The route is negotiable, with a short stop to Regensburg Vallhalla. I want to show lesser-known sights. Make films and share them online. It would be great to find someone who knows what they're watching. I'd love to go on this trip with someone from Korea, Japan, or China, because I know from experience that they know what they're looking at and will go anywhere. I'm 41, so someone around the same age or older. I've already realized there's a generation gap. I'm a photographer. In any case, I'm looking for someone who can go anywhere and isn't afraid of animals. I don't know if anyone would even be interested in such a project. Everyone pays for themselves. It's doubtful we'd find sponsors for such a trip. Minimum 7 days.

Split costs: Yes

Budget: $500 - $1000

Type of journey: Other

Looking for: Any

Meeting before trip: Skype

Languages: English, Italian

Accommodation: Hotels

Getting around: Car

First visit: Yes

Work & Travel: Yes

Itinerary: Flexible

 

Places I want to see: Duchcov aka Doux, Chomutov, Nachod Castle, Osek, Frydlant Castle, Teplice, Liberec, Konopiste, Karlove Vary, Regensburg- Valhalla,

Things I want to do: This is a unique trip. I want to see the places where my parents lived when I was little and I don't remember anything about it. I want to make videos and share them online. Videos promoting these interesting, yet forgotten, places. I also want to visit animal shelters along the way. I plan to create a photo gallery showcasing animals that have been in shelters the longest and have had the worst fates. Eastern Europe has a problem with shelters and adoption. The Czech Republic fares the best compared to other countries, but it's still not good. The worst are Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, and Moldova. Nobody wants to talk about the Balkans anymore. Poland only recently started combating this problem. There's massive corruption behind shelters. No one checks it, and many animal lovers will never enter a shelter. Dogs from there don't look good on social media. Such a pan-European gallery could help them find homes and change the dysfunctional system that was created thanks to EU, Norwegian, and state subsidies, but which animals see little of.

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