Travel Creator Spotlight: Jen Preston

Discover the inspiring journey of Jen Preston, a travel creator who left California for Prague and built a thriving career with her YouTube channel "Dream Prague". Get insider tips on living, working, and exploring Prague from a local expert.

Liv Coning

Marketing Lead

Jul 18 2024

She left California for Prague and never looked back.

Meet Jen Preston of Dream Prague & Co

Jen is one of three Prague creators behind Dream Prague & Co.— a Thatch travel shop specializing in ultimate Prague experiences.

11 years ago, Jen left home to chase the unconventional by teaching English in Prague and starting the popular YouTube channel, Dream Prague.

She’s passionate about making videos and telling stories about immigrant life in Prague, cross-cultural mishaps, and of course— gives tips on how to live in, work in, and visit Prague.

Favorite Destination:

Prague, clearly!

Although I've lived and traveled all over the world, there is no place I'd rather call home. If you are looking for beauty, inspiration, history, and incredible food and beer, do not miss the Golden City.

Top Recommendation:

Vyšehrad is the Prague Castle everyone misses!

Although only the basilica remains, the fortress looms over the Vltava River and offers vineyards and splendid views of that other Prague castle.

Next to the basilica, you'll find one of the most fascinating cemeteries you've ever seen—and the final resting place of the most famous Czech writers, musicians, and artists.

I go to Vyšehrad when I want to experience the magic of Prague without the heavy tourism.

Travel tip you swear by:

Leave the touristy center!

With just a little bit of research, you can find where locals live, dine, play, and relax. This is the principle that underlies our Dream Prague & Co. travel guides —experience why Prague is the best city for living by hanging with us locals. You'll never want to leave!