KARLOVY VARY, Czech Republic — James Bond, poisoned by a villain in the film “Casino Royale,” almost died in the forecourt of the Grandhotel Pupp, a majestic reinvention of what, under communism, was ...
When it opened in June last year, the Arena spa-complex in Makhachkala claimed to be the pride of Dagestan. Millions of dollars were spent turning the local football stadium into a sports multiplex.
Since the 18th century, Russians have flocked to the healing waters of Karlovy Vary. Now, the Czech government has barred them from visiting the country, and the town must reinvent itself. By Andrew ...