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Entry Requirements & Customs

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Documents For an up-to-date, country-by-country listing of passport requirements around the world, go to the "Foreign Entry Requirement" Web page of the U.S. State Department at http://travel.state.gov. American, Can...  


Tips for Families

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If you have enough trouble getting your kids out of the house in the morning, dragging them thousands of miles away may seem like an insurmountable challenge. But family travel can be immensely rewarding, giving you new ways of seeing the world throu...  


Tips for Gay and Lesbian Travelers

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During the Communist regime, homosexuality was met with official silence. Individual rights were not recognized, and gay rights were unheard of. However, many Czechs have always had a genuine live-and-let-live attitude. Open hostility toward homosexu...  


Health & Insurance

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Travel Insurance Check your existing insurance policies and credit card coverage before you buy travel insurance. You may already be covered for lost luggage, canceled tickets, or medical expenses. The cost of travel insura...  


Sixt n seventh teeth

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When to Go

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Spring in the Czech Republic can occasionally bring glorious days, but is best known for gray, windy stints with rain. The city and the countryside explode with green around the first of May, so if you're depressed by stark contrasts and cold-weather...  


Introduction

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Prague has survived many crises, but the floods of August 2002 threatened to ruin centuries of culture and history forever. Happily, the waters were no match for the robust landmarks and iron will of the people of this ancient kingdom, and the city i...  


In Two Days

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On your second day, explore the varied sights of New Town, Old Town, the Jewish Quarter, and Lesser Town -- what you didn't have time for the day before. Just wander and browse. Throughout Old Town you'll find numerous shops and galleries offering th...  


In Three Days

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On your third day, after visiting the most important Prague sights, go for a day's excursion to Karlstejn Castle. Alternatively, if you're staying in Prague, on a warm, sunny day, pack yourself a picnic and stroll over to Petrín Hill...  


In One Day

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In order to digest enough of Prague's wonders, do what visiting kings and potentates do on a 1-day visit: Walk the Royal Route (or at least part of it). From the top of the castle hill in Hradcany, tour Prague Castle in the morning. After lunch begin...  


Prague journal: Great hostel experience!

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a review of Prague Square Hostel, a place to stay in Prague, Czech Republic. Prague Square Hostel is the best located hostel Ive stayed around the world. Its just at the famous Astronomical Clock, between two main Prague squares, Old Town Sqaure and Wenceslaw Square. You just walk...  


Prague journal: Prague, general information

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"prague, general information" a entry by lejla06 from a trip to Prague, Czech Republic. General Info about Prague Baroque all around... For complete information about Prague, nightlife, restaurants, cultural events visit www.praguecentralhostels .com Area: 496 sqkm...  


Prague journal: First Day in Praha

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"It was breathtaking to walk around Old Town (Stare Mesto) and see the astronomical clock in action." a entry by Buddy Travels from a trip to Prague, Czech Republic. We arrived in Prague (Praha as the Czechs say) at 7:55 in the morning. It was surprisingly sunny and nice...  


Prague journal: www.paul-prague.cz

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a review of Paul Rehak Flat, a place to stay in Prague, Czech Republic. I found Paul (Pavel) online after searching for an economical place ($42 per night for 2 people). The flat was in the middle of it all- Prague castle, Old Town, New Town, etc. Pavel was also very helpful and gave us a...  


Prague journal: Local restaurant in Mala Strana

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a review of Meduzzy Restaurace - Bar, a place to eat in Prague, Czech Republic. I really try hard to stay away from the mainstream, overpriced eateries. Pavel recommended that we walk opposite of the center of town in Mala Strana and this is where we ran into Meduzzy. I ordered vegetable...  


Prague journal: Prague

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"a spectacular lightning storm rolled across the city" a entry by Imelda and Kris from a trip to Prague, Czech Republic. We arrived in Prague mid-afternoon and decided to get straight into the Czech nightlife with a good old pubcrawl. We caught the tram into the centre of the...  


Prague journal: Introduction to Prague

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a entry by LisaC from a trip to Prague, Czech Republic. We’ve been in Prague for 24 hours now, enough time to begin to appreciate both the beauty and the sometime suffocating crowds of this enchanting city. Our apartment is the renovated top floor of a large building just around the...  


Prague journal: Czech glass

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"I purchased a string of red Czech glass from a store along the Tram 22 line, on the way up to the Prague Castle." a entry by Iancela from a trip to Prague, Czech Republic. I purchased a string of red Czech glass from a store along the Tram 22 line, on the way up to the...  


Prague journal: A Trip to the EAST: Prague

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a entry by Libby! from a trip to Prague, Czech Republic. My trip to Prague signified one of perhaps--gasp--my last. In some ways I can tell this is good, because the church and castle-awe is starting to wear off. I do hope to spend some days in smaller Spanish towns in the coming...  


Prague journal: 10 Km hike

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"Plum rum" a entry by Stet from a trip to Prague, Czech Republic. Feb. 10, 200823:05 5:05PM Eastern timeToday I went on a 10 Km hike. It took about 8 hours. I had to take the metro to a train then a train out to the country. It was very beautiful! All the cliffs were huge and...  


Prague journal: So many dogs!

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"I realized it was a Shar-Pei" a entry by Stet from a trip to Prague, Czech Republic. Feb. 11, 200822:18 4:18PM Eastern TimeToday I stayed home for the morning and just watched the National Geographic Channel. Then at noon I met up with Carla and Gabriela (Gabes wife) for...  


Nove Mesto journal: Where does the time go?

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a entry by Meg's Adventure from a trip to Nove Mesto, Prague. Wow… has time just flown by. In 8 days, I will be boarding the plane that takes me back to MN.Last Wednesday, Kari and I headed to the Christmas Markets once again to experience the holiday of St. Mikolas here. Mikolas is...  


Prague journal: Christmas time in Prague!

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a entry by Meg's Adventure from a trip to Prague, Czech Republic. After returning from Vienna, I was catching up on sleep all week. Friday came very quickly. That day was very busy. Natalie and I had to stop at Mezibranska to turn in our November time cards. From there, we had to speed...  


Prague journal: Karen's birthday trip

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"our mouths just about hitting the floor in awe!" a entry by angus from a trip to Prague, Czech Republic. Karen gets a little bit excited about her birthdays, so excited that you can pretty much ask her on any given day of the year 'how long is it till your birthday?' and she...  


Prague journal: Wow there are so many tourists!

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a entry by mroc2103 from a trip to Prague, Czech Republic. The Czechs are so slack about border security. The Slovaks did at least stamp me out so someone knows where I am!I did quite well at finding the hostel from the SMSed instructions from Mum, the LP maps which went over two pages...  


Prague journal: Last day in Prague

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"We meandered through Old Town, now utterly silent." a entry by Iancela from a trip to Prague, Czech Republic. During the work week, I had commuted with the business people in suits, the students with backpacks.This was a Saturday: my day off.So, when I looked around the...  


Prague journal: Prague and the Czech Republic

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"Prague hamburgers taste like hot dogs" a entry by SD Davis from a trip to Prague, Czech Republic. R: We finally arrived in Prague late in the afternoon. Getting there turned out to be a long process but we eventually made it. We stayed just a short metro ride...  


Prague journal: Ciudad Nueva

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a entry by etatus from a trip to Prague, Czech Republic. La Cuidad Nueva también tiene su encanto. Desde la Plaza Wenceslao, donde está el Museo Nacional, podemos recorrer un conjunto de edificios históricos entre los cuales está el Hotel Europa, sin olvidarnos de la Iglesia de...  


Prague journal: Barrio Judío y Castillo de Praga

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a entry by etatus from a trip to Prague, Czech Republic. El Barrio Judio está hacia el norte del centro histórico de Praga. Lo más destacable es el cementerio, sin desmerecer algunas de las sinagogas, que también tienen su encanto. En general es interesante ver esta zona por ser...  


Prague journal: Prague Day Two

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a entry by Jon & Alex from a trip to Prague, Czech Republic. Saturday morning we awoke at 8am, grabbed breakfast (more sausages and bread) and headed out. We started in Stare’Maesto, the Old Town. It’s full of great architecture and interesting shops. We expected Prague to be...  


February 2012

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