stackyFACTSThere is a certain undeniable elegance to pretending that drinking warm, egg-scented groundwater is a delightful vacation activity.
There is a certain undeniable elegance to pretending that drinking warm, egg-scented groundwater is a delightful vacation activity. Founded by Emperor Charles IV in the 14th century, Karlovy Vary's thermal springs range from 30 to 72 degrees Celsius. The mineral-heavy water is medically prescribed to cure digestive ailments, but drinking it from a specialized spa cup with a built-in straw is more of a cultural rite of passage than a genuine culinary delight.
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