Did you just come back from the Czech Republic? Have you ever lived here? Are you living here now? What are your thoughts and experiences? Post them here!

Alla (Russia, Moscow), December 23, 2005
I have been to Praha in august 2005! it was the most beautiful days in my life!!! i like all in Prague: beer, food, people! There are a lot of russians. And i have met many italians and english tourists. I like clubs in Praha! beautiful places!! i cant wait to come here again!!

mike (australia), December 16, 2005
i visited prague in 2000 i think it is the most beautiful city on earth. this little mother has claws she dont like to let u go. i'm in love lol

Guy (Belgie/Belgium), December 4, 2005
I visited Prague for the first time in september 2005 (during four days). What a beautiful and surely very European city ! Learning Czech, I had the occasion to speak 50 nglish / 50 zech and it was surely a good exercise for me. I'll be surely back in Prague in 2006 ! And I can only say one thing : woman or man, young or old, visit Prague absolutely, it's an experience you'll never forget. Ahoj ! ;-)

Crispin (USA), November 9, 2005
My husband and I just returned to Austin, TX yesterday from a 5-day visit to Prague and we were enchanted by the vistas, the trams/metro and the people. The restaurants, from the smallest cafes and coffee shops to the larger, upper scale restaurants served wonderful, unforgettable food. Go there!

celinemurielle (France - and now Canada), September 30, 2005
We have Czech roots in our family, so we wanted at least for once to see Prague (''Praha'') and the Vlatva... All its castles, its History... we used to dream about it. Since our flight back from Prague, we went there for another 2 times, and the last time was for New Year 2005. It's an amazing town, a wonderful country and we are very proud to be of Czech origin. We still have in our heart our ''Mavlast''.

Scott (US), September 26, 2005
Hello. I returned from 10 days in the Czech Republic last week on 21 Sept. My first visit. I found it beautiful and absolutely awe inspiring. Just a wonderful place to be. I encountered no problems while there. I walked Praha for the first week, went south to Plzen, visited Karlovy Vary and then to Cesky Krumlov for a couple days and used all forms of transport while in CZ without a single problem. The weather was warm in Prague, and quite crisp in the southern parts, but I've never seen such clear blue skies and magnificent pieces of history, everywhere I turned. CZ is the jewel of Europe. I fell in love with this country and was equally humbled by my visit. It was most difficult to board the CSA flight for the return flight to JFK. I know I will return in 2006 and I can't say enough good things about my stay in Prague, the Czech Republic and its people. - Scott

Jane (USA), September 12, 2005
I visited Czech Republic 2 weeks ago. I was born there, but I emigrated to USA when I was very young. I must say that Czech Republic is absolutely magical country, and Prag is a city of great beauty! My native and my adoptive countries have a lot to learn from each other. I miss the humble Czech people, their clean and elegant restaurants and the delicious food. I hope that they will fix their magnificent buildings and I would like to see their young people to do more volunteering! My fellow Americans can learn from Czechs that bigger is not always better.

Ted (U.S.A.), September 8, 2005
I was in the Czech Republic from 10/7/05 to 16/7/05. I speak no Czech. Here are a few observations.

1- Praha's Metro (Subway) is great. Quick, clean, cheap and well organized. In my opinion this is the way to get around the city. Buy a pass for the # of days you will be in Praha and away you go.

2- The food is great. Get a breakfast at your hotel or hostel and then one big meal later in the day and you will be good to go for the rest of the day and evening. Ask a local for suggestions regarding restaurants to go to.

3- The people are very kind. Three examples. The woman on the subway who gave me two bars of soap. The guy in Brno who helped me get to the right railroad platform. The Czech railway worker who kindly took the time and explained what ticket I should buy.

ardgroom (England), September 5, 2005
I got back from camping in Sunny Camp a few weeks ago. Enjoyed the trip very much, & was lucky enough not to encounter any troubles with pickpockets or the like. One blight on the City & suburbs though is the sheer volume of "tagging" of any blank wall or surface-what a shame in such a magnificent city.

Gabinka (United States), September 3, 2005
Hi, just found this site and don't have a lot of time to spend here yet, but hope to come back someday soon. I fell in love with the Czech Republic in 1994 when I went to Teplice to teach English for a year in the Gymnazium Duchcov. I visited Prague at least once a month and found it to be magical, my favorite city on Earth. The Czech Republic is now my second home country and Teplice my Czech home town. I was able to visit again in 2003 and was so happy to see my former roommate in Teplice, my school in Duchcov, Prague of course, and one of my students at the airport! I love the Czech and will always want to go back!

Timothy (Israel), September 1, 2005
I've just came back from my second visit to the czech rep. This time I was in prauge, and I have to write that indeed the city and the country in whole are very behutiful, filled with culture and beutiful women BUT the people there are very antipathetic. The ones who get their money from the tourist industry are "nice" but that's because this industry is the bread on their table. The others are just cold and hard to get through. They never try to understand/take into consideration your opinion, they rarely smile, when u look at a girl she'll most likely turn away, and they always wear this look on their face like you're the source of all their problems. Most of them know little english but that's not what makes it hard to comunicate with them. This was my impression of this country.

Joe d (USA), August 29, 2005
Was there for a hockey tournament. My thoughts of Prague are what a beautiful place and many centuries of history. I found the people of the Czech Republic to be very gracioius.

BAM (usa), August 25, 2005
Hey there, I am originally from the CZ, born in HRANICE NA MORAVE (small town) but it is my #1 choice for vacation. Allways. Even though born there, and living in Florida now, I STILL seem to have the TASTE of the Czech food, beer in my mouth - the FEEL of the Czech wind and the atmosphere. I LOVE my people, where majority are really straight up, down to earth, hard working people, that don't mind spending almost their whole pay check in a bar...HAHAHA...anyone Czech here knows what I'm talking about....the culture and the LANDSCAPE!!! The forrests and the hills - the rivers and the mountains - the festivals - TRINEC2005!!!!!!! Well, let's just say that there is allways, but ALLWAYS something to do there...no such thing as boredom - no such thing as NOTHING TO DO - and it is OH SO BEAUTIFUL! PEOPLE, if u are looking for an experience that you can't possibly have anywhere else...visit the CZECH REPUBLIC... :-)

Aluna (Colombia), August 9, 2005
I visited Prague on March, 2005. I would not be able to describe with words how much I enjoyed time in such amazing city. Its narrow streets, hidden corners, dark-romantic spots are the best scenario to fall in love. Prague is a "must see" city for all those people who still dream with poetry and the smell of a flower.
Many comments picture Prague as a place where tourist go to a nightclub meet a hot czech chick have beer and then f#@%k ... well, I think that is ok for America, but it is an absolute waste to live Prague in such empty way. The city allows much wonderful romances.

marie (Czech Rep), July 27, 2005
Hi, i visited the czech over 18 months ago with my family and we all instantly fell in love with Prague, the cultural vibe is fantastic, decided on my return home that we would sell up and move here and that's exactly what we did, been here 1 year now and no regrets.

caroline (uk), June 19, 2005
me and my friend john went to prague we came back 2 days ago, i think i left my heart there i absoultely loved it. the people were freindly the weather was beautiful and the sights were incredible. we stayed in a youth hostel in karlovo nemesti which was perect we didnt need a hotel as we were never in, we ate at restuarants all around prague and i think a holiday in prague in the future is very likely we both had a great time and i can say that prague is perfect charles bridge is amazing the castles are incrdible and the market in mustek is brilliant
god i wish i was in prague right now

Alice (Northern Ireland), June 16, 2005
Me and my family went to Czech Republic for Christmas with another family and I thoroughly enjoyed it. We stayed in Prague. It was so different. Thankfully we were warned about pickpockets because we were nearly caught out but my Dad wasn't easily fooled and thought carefully before getting out his wallet to get spare coins for someone. I can't wait to go back there again. In school at the moment we've been asked to do a project on our favourite country and I'm doing a project on Czech Republic.

Phillip (Sweden), June 12, 2005
I have been to Prague many times, and I never get bored, mainly because it is clearly one of the most beautiful cities in europe. It is also true that the Czech women are very beautiful. I also had a good friend in Cesky Krumlov, which led me to that part of the Czech Republic. Although I no longer have a friend in this unqiue city, I plan to visit it some day soon and eventually may even purchase an apartment there. I will not try to analyze the Czech people but only say that each individual should experience this country and its people.

Janet (Scotland), June 10, 2005
Was warned by everyone about pickpockets. Had flat money belt under blouse. Jossled onto metro train and robbed of all my money in the first hour of my first day in Prague. Police were totally uncaring and unsympathetic. Whilst in the police station two other groups of people came in within half an hour who had also been robbed. They are highly skilled gangs of pickpockets. I was still caught out even though I was very very careful. I feel the police may not be doing enough to stop this. I will be writing to several newspapers and magasines to warn others.

Gregg (USA), June 6, 2005
Gail and I visited Zavlekov, a small gathering of homes about two hours south of Prague. Here there are 250 inhabitants and here there have been about 250 inhabitants for over two hundred years. My nephew, Karel Fous and his wife Klara Fousova, found the Fous roots here five years ago... Read Gregg's story>>

Tony (Australia), June 1, 2005
Can't believe some of the grumpy comments about the Czechs in this feedback file. Hey, these folks have been trampled into the ground by the Austrians (for 300 years), the Germans and the Russians and they still come up absolutely charming. Who can blame them if they feel a bit jaded with foreigners. We found the Czechs warm, polite, gentle, clever, charming and welcoming. The country is stunning - it knocks you flat. It's hard to get your jaw off the ground in Prague alone, but you must make an effort to see the rest of the Czech Republic. It is a jewel box. Nothing like it in the world. Food and beer are fantastic too. Forget France - the Czech Republic is where it all is.

Mila (Czech in USA), May 27, 2005
Hey! I'm 100% Moravian. I came to Boston 2 years ago to study at the university. I've been very lucky meeting very nice people here, and my host family couldn't better. However, I miss my country so much. I miss the food, beer, gorgeous cities and towns and the fine landscape of Moravian highlands (Vysocina). I'm very happy though, I'm going back for my vacation in 3 weeks!!!!
I love my country, and I also encourage everyone for a visit. But make it a long one!

Mirka (USA), May 20, 2005
I'm fully Czech and I'm proud of it!! I've been in the United States for the last 2 years. Before USA I had lived in UK for 3 years. Nevertheless, I STILL MISS CZECH FOOD AND PIVO!!! Knedlo, vepro, zelo s poradnym pivkem!!

Phuong Mai (Vietnam), May 19, 2005
I'm from Vietnam, but now I am working in Prague for over 1 year. For me, Czech is marvelous, there's one sad thing that I have no friend here, that makes me miss my hometown so much

jitka (USA), May 15, 2005
zila jsem v cz pred 20 lety. rada se divam na fotky na internetu, nebyla jsem v cz 15 let. chybi mi variace v landscape. doufam, ze se zlepsi zdravi meho manzela a odjedeme se podivat do moji byvale zeme spolu

Maxi Parková (Brno), May 14, 2005
Jsem (am) an exchange studentka (student) from Glasgow, Scotland. I've been living v Brni (in Brno) for skoro (almost) 3 months and I must admit that there are krásná místa (beautiful places) in CR (the Czech Republic), ale lidi jsou (but the people are) strange and stupid. Proe (Why)? Proto3e (because) they are omezení (limited, ignorant) a posedlí sami sebou (and they are obsessed with themselves). Nevidí, co je demokracie. (They do not know what democracy is.) Je to stejné jako s Amerieany. (Like Americans.) Nejsou schopni tolerovat pluralismus (They are not capable of tolerating pluralism), pooád chtijí zakazovat tzv. "extremní" názory. (they keep wanting to ban extremist views.) Neumí poímout kritiku své zemi a lidí od cizincu, i kdy3 tvrdí, 3e jsou schopni kritizovat vlstní národ. (They cannot take criticism on their country and people from foreigners even though they say they are capable of criticising their own nation.)
If you really want to know what the CR is about, being a superficial and stupid tourist is not enough. You must penetrate the Czech society which I am afraid the people commented on this site did not manage to do.

mwhcurator (usa), May 8, 2005
My brother and I wanted to go to Prague when we were in Europe... but my car was far too old, and far too French to travel over the mountains to Prague. We didn't have much time either - and I regret to this day that we did not make the extra effort to go to Prague. As a PhD in Art History, I encourage more people to learn about the Czech Republic and what it contributed to the arts (porcelain and crystal). So much remains to be learned about this subject. If you know anything about Victoria porcelain or other Czech porcelain factories of the 20th Century, please let me know!

Ciao,
Laura...staforlife@yahoo.com

star (england), May 6, 2005
its a beautiful place i went for a holiday and find my self there every year the people are great as is the food and drink so are the monuments its exercellent

Kingofpinkness (America), May 5, 2005
I unfortunately never lived in Czech Republic. My grandfather came to America from Czechoslovakia around the 1960's. I am only 60% Czech, but i would like to go visit my home land some day. Aso would like to try and find out what my last name was before they came to America, i was informed that it was 26 letters long, now it's only 5. It is currently Hritz. Email me if you can perhaps help me look into any of this...kingofpinkness@hotmail.com

Prague (USA), May 3, 2005
I love Prague, it's the most beautiful city in the world. I was born there, my aunt is a famous actress there (used to be the most famous back during communist rule), but I tell you, people need to learn to stop putting their noses in your business, stop putting in their two cents everywhere you go, and get a lesson in customer service - or just the concept of customer service to begin with. There are way too many stories I can tell about people in Prague, so I leave it at, Prague the city itself architecturally is beautiful. I used to think in U.S. people are fake, rude, etc... but I rather have a fake person smiling at me and entertain me and make me feel good when I spend my money, rather than have someone being honest but rude, sarcastic, not trying to make you happy, etc... like in Prague. Next time I go, I will have my guards up and just stay with my friends over there. P.S. people are very nice once you're their friend, but service-wise, forget it.

Brandon (Canada), April 20, 2005
I'm moving to Prague from Canada on May 13th for work. At first I was hesitant to move but after reading all your posts, I'm convinced that I'm destined to breathe the air in CZ.

malinda (England), April 7, 2005
My partner & I first visited the Czech Republic in 2000, when we spent 2 weeks travelling the country. We loved it so much that we visit there at least 3 times a year for 1-2 weeks at a time, there are still lots of towns etc.. for us to discover & we eventually hope to put up roots & move out there permanently.

Ale (Budapest), April 1, 2005
..it's so nice to see that there're people who live my country..I absolutely understand. I was born in Northern Moravia and at 20 moved to Prague...city of my dreams. I travelled a lot and now I live almost two years in Budapest because of my job..many people say that these two cities are as the same..NOT TRUE.. I missing so much my country, friendly open people and all those things around. Although the distance to Prague is small is not easy for my to visit it often..I just can' t wait until I moved back.
Thx to everybody here..now I' m in London and those messages make me very nice day..

Misa (Canada), March 31, 2005
Well. I'm 15 and i was born on czech and moved to canada when i was 6. Now..i like canada, but i love Czech!!! Its bauetifull and FUN. Canada is boring ok... In czech there is always somethign to do. How guys, good beer, fun parties, awsome clothes and fablous music. Like its the best place ever. I'm moving back soon hopefully..cause i dont like it in canada anymore. hehe

luu viet phuong (viet nam), March 30, 2005
czech republic is very wonderful. I wish I would go to visit prague because my girlfriend is living here. I want to learn in a university in prague. Now I'm learning in hanoi university of technology. thank you very much!

Fabiana (Brazil), March 27, 2005
Well....I viseted Prague on October/2004 and I was really impressed of how wonderful the city is. Unfortunately I was only 2 days and certainly I have to come back to spend more time. We seem to be in another world! The buildings are amazing, people are very beautiful, just a bit speechless in my opinion, but quite friendly. The biggest problem there is the language....very hard hahahaha.
I advise all of you to visit Czech Republic...is totally worth.

boaz (israel), March 25, 2005
i came yesterday from prague where i have an appartment which was rented by a czeck person and he left it suddenly. i was shocked when i came into the appartment. i rented the appartment with a full 4 persons dishes set and a well equiped kitchen + pillows blankets and sheets. all was taken from the appartment. but even though i think most of the czeck people are good, honest and freindly persons and i love their beautiful country.

Matteo (Italy), March 23, 2005
I am from Italy and I have been to Czech rep i think at least 20 times. Especially in Plzen. I have to say to everybody that the Czech girl are the best I ever met... try to beleave.

Honza (22yCzech/4yUSA), March 19, 2005
Hi everyone, I'm Czech guy living temporarily in the US, Atlanta. I've come here 4 years ago to explore what America means on my own. Im not disapointed s'been great experiance in my live but the longer Im staying here the more I realize how much I miss Czech. Its horrible how Czech emmigrants back in 70-80s had to suffer when they knew there is no way back to their country, their friends, families. America is a country of different standarts some are higher to us some are terribly low... (food, gastronomical culture, etc.). Im not saying I dont like US it s'been great contribution in my live but I never felt i'd settle down here and I looking forward to go back to my Brno, Czech rep.

Lena (USA), March 7, 2005
i have yet to visit the CR, but i cant wait! i will be going there in about 5 or 6 months. im so nervous and scared, i will be there for a year, with a host family. i am really excited about living there though, after all it is my heritage. my great great grandfather came to the U.S way back when. i will be a foriegn exchange in the CR. i am so excited about my upcoming adventure, i just cant seem to hold it in. anyways i guess im here to find out all that i can about the CR, any help would be greatly appreciated...thanx!

kub (czech), February 19, 2005
I am from czech and i study at the university in Usa. i miss my home so bad. Czech is just wonderfull country with excellent food and of course the best beer on the world. I encourage everybody to visit Czech. Svickovi zdar pivu zvlast.

Chris (United Kingdom), February 16, 2005
My first visit was 12yrs ago when the company helped the saving bank install new computers, I married 10 yrs ago a Czech from then on the only place I have been not work related has been Czech. I have now sold up and taken a new job in Praha and intend to stay for good the people can not be more friendly. my only regret is that I wasted 10yrs not learning a difficult language now I look forward to a happy chalenge.

jane (usa), February 15, 2005
My grandfather was born in Prague...moved to states as a child. Only have wonderful memories left of him...passed away back in 1970. Anyone ever hear of a food (meat) that comes out only at Easter time. Called seconyitza...Not sure how its spelled..make w/ pork & veal & eggs..like a meatloaf...if so would love to know where to buy. Im in the burbs of Chicago.

PhillipK. (USA - bohuzel), January 26, 2005
I just came back from ČR yesterday, and everytime I leave, I feel like I am leaving my home and so much other things behind. I would really encourage anyone to visit, especially if they have roots there. I have know for many years that I have roots there, but never really cared to explore them. Last year I visited for the first time for a week, and WOW, I am so proud of my heritage and ancestry. I loved it so much, I went back for another month and then ended up spending 4 months out of 2004 there. I met alot of new friends and good people, and now I am hooked on the Czech food and of course, the Beer. (and after drinking that for 3 months, I can't even look at that pond water we american's call beer) I even took Czech language classes which I just loved and picked-up rather easily. I encourage anyone to visit and experience the well-heard true stories about the Czech republic.

Brett (australia), January 18, 2005
All the good things that you hear about CR are true and more. Really advise people to see more of the country than Prague. I fully understand the impossibility of tearing yourself away from this most; no the most fascinating city.

Kenny (USA), January 10, 2005
I am second generation (Bohemian) Czech 100%. My family came to America from Prague and Pilzen in the late 1800's and settled in the Chicago Area. Growing up in a Bohemian neighborhood every-one spoke the language, played the music and followed many of the old traditions, the primary one being Bohemian cooking and baking. A lot of the old timers have passed-on and it seems their children could care less about the loss of their heritage. I learned to love and appreciate my family's roots as I grew older and saw how rich we were in our culture. When my mother died, I got the most prized possession she owned, her great Bohemian recipe collection. When I roast svechkova, a duck or pork roast with dumplings and saurkraut, or kolackys I'm cast back into my childhood days and grand Sunday dinners with family and friends.
Sadly, everyone of the old timers wanted to be so "Americanized" that they actually did not want their children adopting the old ways and languages. When we were kids we didn't know better, but as an adult, I feel it would have been a tremendous asset to speak the Czech language.
I've never been to the "Homeland" but it is high on the priority list for places to see before I die.
Now the old neighborhood of stores and shops that once listed their goods and specials in their windows in Czech writing have been replaced by signs in Spanish.
The Bohemian restaurants are now replaced by taquerias. Once you could hear polka music coming from stores and now it's merriache and TexMex.
I have a very warm spot in my heart for my heritage and am proud to speak of my adopted nationality.

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