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Naked Traveler

The Naked Traveler

By JRG DeMarco

Prague



    The capital of the Czech Republic is one of the most beautiful cities you'll ever set your naked little eyes on. Wandering around, you'll think you're part of some fairy tale (take that any way you like). Some of the sights, naked or not, are just that unbelievably picture-book. And the men. At times you'll wonder if you've stumbled onto the set of a porn flick - but it's all nakedly real. Prague is romantic and sexy all at the same time. Little-touched by the destructive forces of the world wars, the architecture is stunning and gives you a real sense that you're not in Kansas anymore. Combine that with the shocking good looks of those Czech boys and you'll never want to click your heels and return home.
    Prague has a lot to offer, but like any dynamic city in ever-changing middle and eastern Europe, it is a place that revises and reshapes itself periodically, and you'll need to check the status of bars and clubs before you go. There are some mainstays, like Drake's, that have been around since this naked traveler started visiting Prague. But there are others - like one sauna described so deliciously it was almost unbelievable - that are as gone as the old regime.
    Start your visit with a night at Friends Prague (friends-prague.cz, mostly in Czech but you'll get the idea). It'll get your feet wet (well, not the way you're thinking) and get you in the mood. You'll meet some locals and on some nights you might see flesh as the boys come out to strip. Recently moved, the bar is now in the center of things, where it's easier for tourists and locals to mix and meet.
    Saints (praguesaints.cz) is another place where locals go to meet tourist newbies. Parties, free wi-fi, and a cute wait staff make this a place to visit and get comfortable. It has a friendly and knowledgeable staff, many of whom speak English, and that will help keep you out of embarrassing situations.
    For naked thrills, hike over to the strip bars and sex clubs where guys are on parade at all hours. One thing to remember about Prague is that sex-work is legal and so is the promotion of this work. You'll notice this especially in these strip bars and sex clubs. No one is forced to do anything - making customers feel uncomfortable or wary is not one of the goals. With that in mind, you have several choices where flesh is the order of the day.
    Alcatraz is where to meet some men in uniform and others not. A typical Czech pub on the ground floor, underneath lies a steamy sex club where uniformed men lurk in dark corners, video porn plays on shimmering screens, specialty rooms abound, and more. You can live out a dimly lit fantasy or find that soldier you've been searching for. Leather is also welcome so remember to bring your new harness. One thing the men here do not have is attitude, which goes a long way to making you feel at ease. And every Sunday is Naked Party night! What else does a naked traveler long for?
    Escape to Paradise (escapeprague.eu) is one of the more stylish and most fun strip bars. There's a disco and a restaurant, so you can stay on site for a while if you want. The newly renovated interior has a sleek and modern feel. The strip shows usually include sex shows; each evening there are a number of offerings with titles like MegaStrip, Body Painting, Double Strip, and the ever popular Cream Show. It may end up being expensive, but you're on vacation and you won't want to miss this place.
    Drake's (drakes.cz) is another place you will definitely want to look at. Open 24 hours, this place will knock your socks off. Literally. There are two huge floors and nudity - yes you heard that right, nudity - is permitted. Slings, cages, cabins, glory holes, and fetish rooms are some of the things you can expect at this strip bar/sex club. In addition, there are local guys galore and plenty of flesh. Drake's, like Escape, offers sex and strip shows. There's a bar, a video room, and private dancers who will get naked for you in one of the many private rooms. It's a sprawling complex off the beaten path. But Prague has a wonderful transportation system with a subway and great trams, so nothing is ever really far from the regular byways.
    The saunas are, as usual, some of the best places to spot skin. Sauna Babylonia (babylonia.aspweb.cz) is the most famous and the most popular. A fitness room, surprisingly large sauna, steam, Jacuzzi, showers, bar, private rooms - it lacks for nothing. And once it gets going, the only thing you may run out of is energy. Sauna David and Sauna Marco are smaller and less popular but pleasant and worth a visit.
    Prague has many great hotels and lots of gay accommodations but few match the quirky character of Villa Mansland (villa-mansland.eu). With nice rooms and good food (with a fun kitchen staff), it also has a number of hot young locals who hang around to meet and interact with the guests. This place will rank high on any naked traveler's list. There's also a great bar that will meet your needs. The hotel's German owner (German is almost a second language in the Czech Republic) is always on hand to make sure your stay is everything you want it to be. You couldn't ask for a nicer place to stay.
    There's more. Prague is a treasure trove waiting to be discovered. If you want romance and naked adventures, this is the city to visit.

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Joe DeMarco's latest projects include The Lavender Raven, an online GLBTQ mystery & more journal, at www.lavenderraven.com, as well as Mysterical-E, www.mystericale.com. Joe's website is www.josephdemarco.com

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