Czech Republic aka: Česká Republika

Hello, I would like to offer you to guide you in Prague. I was born there and still live there. If you wish to have someone who speaks Czech and who will help you with public transport, tickets etc…you can contact me via e-mail: dankaaa@seznam.cz for further information. I donť want any money, just to improve my English. Hope to see you soon. Dana

24/6/09

I loved Czech Republic and studied abroad in Prague about a year ago. Everything was so beautiful and I can’t wait to go back.

I will be visiting Europe with my school soon, and we are going to be spending a couple of days in Prague after we go to Germany. Prague has always been one of the cities that I’ve most wanted to see in Europe, since I know a few people who have been there and who absolutely loved it. Te city just seems so beautiful, and I can’t wait to see it.

I took a train from Vienna to Prague, then 2 nights later from Prague to Dresden, so I saw a bit of the country. I saw mostly Prague though, one day it was overcast and sprinkled a little, the second day it was beautiful! I took a “red umbrella” tour and learned a bit about the city. The second day when it was nice out I biked the same path and went to a few new places to get some nice pictures. Wow what amazing views of the city from the area near the palace. The large steps down from the palace were also fantastic, even bringing a bike down them hehe. I enjoyed many a Gyro here as well. Ahh..and the beer was great here! I bought a bottle of Bechorovka and have yet to try it, but I hear it’s quite the stuff..

Too bad I didn’t know any of the language, so it was a bit confusing and strange for me at times.

Since I can remember, Prague has been THE city for me to go to in Europe. Don’t know exactly why I want to go so much, but I’m definitely going some day. It’s not too far from Norway, and not too expensive either.

I’ve been to Prague…. and although it was only for two days I really enjoyed my stay and saw a lot of the city. I stayed in sir Toby’s hostel which is a great hostel just outside the city centre with friendly personnel. I almost immediately made some friends and went out with them to also explore the nightlife of Prague!!!

As a half-Czech I’m grateful for having a dose of Czech culture ingrained into who I am. As I have returned from my Czech vacation, I’d like to reflect on the many things I have learned and enjoy about Czech culture.

While being at the heart of central Europe, the Czechs over history have had to somehow manage to survive whatever oppressive monarchy, dictatorship or most recently communist elites trying to control the Czechs. But the Czechs are a smart people as odd as we may be and now with their own independent government the Czechs are a happy people.

One of the great products and essentials of life that holds things together is the beer. Since drinking water is still a scarce resource in the Czech Republic requiring a trip to the nearest well, it is certainly much more convenient and in some cases cheaper to drink beer. Furthermore, there seem to be absolutely no foreign beers in the Czech Republic. Indeed the quality of beer is as equally important as the freedom of the Czech people. Consider a moment of history described by a pamphlet at the Pilsner Urquell Brewery where a group of concerned citizens dumped several barrels of “undrinkable” beer out in front of town square in protest. And consider also the Velvet Revolution protesting communist rule.

I thought all the Czech people that I met were really nice and had an goofy sense of humor. From silly last names to odd children’s songs, the Czech always have something funny to laugh about. They all seemed very approachable too. Even though there was a language barrier, the people I met and myself both tried as best we could to make conversation. It’s also very easy to spot where people hang out since it is almost always at the local restaurant which are so numerous in this country that it’s challenging to not find a restaurant within 3 miles of any given point.

Although the Czech economy is bustling even more with its recent entry to the EU, people still don’t earn as much as in other countries and thus probably can’t afford some things that I as an American take for granted. But even so, except in praha, materialism didn’t seem to be as prevalent.

Overall I thought that the Czechs valued human relationships the most in their culture. The bonds between families were often very strong but not controlling. And also people of all ages are involved in daily life, be it walking around town or at the restaurant/bar talking with people. I hope to revisit this country soon.

This is my home! An amazing little country with amazing people, the best beer in the world, and some very beautiful and cool places to see. I love everything about Czech Republic

One of my favorite cities. I love this place. It is like a fairy tale. Very walable city with lots to see. The subway is small (3 lines if I recall) the views by the river are just beautiful. I lovee the street musicians… Everything about htis places was very romantic and beautiful even though I went with my cousin! it is good for just about any kind of trip.

Got back last week. Stayed in a secluded hotel on a frozen lake in a pine forest – a snow-covered one at that – simply beautiful. Had eight inches of snow while I was there, and this was in March! So I got really lucky. The region I stayed in was Moravia, and so lowland areas didn’t have as much snow.

Prague, Telc and Brno are wonderful cities, and well worth a visit – especially Prague! and the small villages you drive through are very pretty. The rolling countryside, I wouldn’t describe as beautiful, but it was nice, and interspersed by pockets of thick woodland.

Will definitely go back!