Hi i'm from california ,and am wanting to visit praque. I don't have any friends who have ever been ,so I' m wondering if anybody might have any ideas as to what I might need to travel and to make traveling alittle easer...I'm need a place to stay should I buy a package deal should I stay in a hostil ? do I need to learn the language or can I get by not speaking the language . I would sure appriciate any info . Thanks !!!!! P.s. I would be open to having a traveling companion should anybody be interested.....from California !!!!
Hi, Solo travelling through Prague and the entire Czech Republic is rather simple and reasonably safe. Staying in a hostel is a good option for budget travellers, with a large range of places to stay, most with proper facilities and within close proximity to the city centre. Learning the Czech language is always a wise choice prior to travel to C.R. However, it is not totally necessary unless you plan to socialise with the locals. Many people in C.R. speak at least some English (especially the younger generation), but it does help to learn the basics of Czech and/or take a phrasebook. I hope this helps you, have a great time in Prague! ~Jason
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One tip is to not spend all of your time in Prague! It's wonderful, but you really need to get out to some of the other towns (where, coincidentally, that phrasebook will come in very handy!). I would recommend Telc, Jindrichuv Hradec, and Cesky Krumlov, all easily accessible by bus. Susan
