I first visited Prague in 1993 when it wasn't quite as popular. As now I never had any problems with communicating with people and the beer was incredibly cheap at aroun5p a pint! I have recently returned from there and have found the place to have changed some. The sights are still there, even the sword swallower in Old Town Square! The beer has gone up to around 50p a pint. There are quite a lot of dubious characters around, mainly run by the russian mafia apparently. Lots of strip joint and casinos. Not too noticable until late at night so most tourists should be OK. I did have my wallet stolen though so watch out.
Food is not fantastic though there are a lot of pizza, indians etc so there should always be something.
Beer is brilliant, try Pilsner Urquell, Budvar or Radegast which I found to be most appealing.
It used to be my favourite city in the world, now I'm a little disappointed. I would recommend going for a drinking session but maybe not with my wife.
We flew in on CzechAirlines out of Amsterdam. The flights were both on time and very comfortable. Food a bit iffy.
Watch out for taxi drivers, they are quite mad and always overcharge. Arrange a price before departing.
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Advantages: Plenty to see and do, cheap compared to many other European cities Disadvantages: Cobbled streets so walking can be tough going, hilly in parts
newholgate 05.08.2007 (05.08.2007)
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Advantages: A lot of places to see, o lot of clubs, not expensive Disadvantages: I do not know any of them
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Advantages: Trams and the underground are regular, reliable and CHEAP! Taxis have improved as well. Disadvantages: You've just got to watch out for pickpockets and cowboy taxi drivers...
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