Locations Visited: Prague
Would visit this country, if you love trying new cuisines, art, history, and beautiful architecture!
Currency: Czech Koruna
Language: Czech, but English friendly
When to Visit: During the off season of late Autumn/Fall to early Spring (November to March)
~Visited: Late February 2024
Minimum Stay: 2 to 4 Days
Electrical Outlet Type: Type E and Type C
Visa Needed: No, you just need a passport. However, starting in 2026, you will need an ETIAS authorization!
Vaccination(s) Needed: No vaccine needed to visit this country
Daily Spending Budget (including: accommodations, transportation, meals, and activities/excursions): $100 to $300
Best Transportation Option: Subway/Metro, Buses, Trams, Trolleybuses, and Trains
Rating Scale for this Destinations:
Overall Rating – 8/10
- Accessibility: How easy is it to travel to this place (fly, drive, cruise, train, etc.)? – 8/10
- Affordable flights from the US in the off seasons and plenty of affordable train options from other European countries
- Friendliness: Are the local people friendly and welcoming to tourists? – 8/10
- Most people are friendly and welcoming
- Affordability: Is this place affordable to visit? Is it expensive to travel to this place? – 8/10
- Reasonably affordable for a European city but more expensive than developing and smaller countries
- Walkability: How is the public transportation in this place? Is this place walkable and easy to navigate? – 7/10
- Easy to navigate, walkable, and decent public transportation (including rideshares)
- Safety: Is this place safe, especially for solo travelers, female travelers, disable travelers, and minority travelers? – 10/10
- Very safe and no obvious discrimination toward foreigners
- Health Concerns: Should I be concerned with water quality, sanitation, and/or exposure to health risks? (the higher the rating, the least concern) – 10/10
- No water quality, sanitation, or health risk exposure concerns while visiting this country
- Culinary Arts: How is the food? Are there plenty of food options? – 9/10
- What a surprise! The food was delicious and hearty!
- Relaxation: Is this place relaxing? Will I feel rested after my trip? – 6/10
- Not the place for relaxation, more city life and exploration
- Enjoyability: Does this place provide a variety of activities and excursions? Is it a fun place to visit? – 8/10
- An art lover’s paradise–so many things to see and do, from museums and palaces to the opera and classical concerts
Recommended Things to See and Do:
Prague: Prague Castle, Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, National Gallery, Dancing House, Klementinum Library, Lennon Wall, Sex Machines Museum, Absinthe Shops/Anonymous Bars, Beer Spa
Recommended Restaurants:
Prague: Café Louvre, Café Imperial, Zem, Taro, CottoCrudo, Field, U Kroka
Foods to Try: Beef Sirloin (Svickova), Dumplings (Knedliky), Czech Goulash, Roast Duck, Meatloaf (Sekana), Babovka (Bundt Cake), Potato Soup (Bramboracka), Vetrnik (Puff Pastry)
Recommended Accommodations:
Prague: NH Collection Prague Carlo IV, BoHo Prague Hotel, Andaz Prague
Recommendations/Final Thoughts: Czech Republic is a lovely and vibrant country, I highly recommend visiting if you get a chance!
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