Prague is the capital and largest city in the Czech Republic!

Prague has a mild climate, with the most pleasurable climate in the months of May and September. Winter will usually bring a blanket of snow, and summers bring warm temperatures and a lot of rain.

Comparatively to the rest of Europe, Prague is considered inexpensive because of it’s currency. You can find the most up to date exchange rates on www.xe.com to see how much Czech Koruna is worth in comparison to the U.S. dollar or the Euro.

Prague is generally a safe city, although there are some things to be aware of while you are there. As is the case with a lot of European cities, pickpocketing is an issue, and tourists are encouraged to be aware of this while walking through the city and using the public trams. Also, taxi drivers tend to take advantage of travelers by charging rates significantly higher than what should be expected. Be aware of this when taking taxis, and make sure you are getting a fair deal. Overall, please exercise the same amount of caution and awareness in Prague as you would in any major US city.

Here’s a video that can show you how to avoid being a victim of pickpockets…

Czech language is very different from English, and you may not find yourself surrounded by many native English speakers. Although many people will understand and be able to communicate with you in English, you may benefit from learning some key words and phrases that you can use in everyday life to help you get around.

Click to learn how to pronounce common greetings, phrases to use while eating out, and words you’ll use everyday!

Places to see and things to do!

The University of Economics in Prague is located about a 20 minute tram ride from the city center. Trams run very often, and on many different lines, so you will not have any issues with finding your way to different parts of the city.

Prague’s extensive system of tram lines makes it easy for you to get around the city. Participating in the Czech Buddy System is a great way to get oriented to the city because you will have someone who can show you the in’s and out’s of what Prague has to offer.

Prague has many parks and gardens frequented by both tourists and locals. The city is also famous for having a multitude of cafes, restaurants and beer gardens to enjoy. There are various walking tours and canal tours of the city to learn about the city’s history of independence from Slovakia. Prague is also known to have a lot of fun nightlife.

In recent years, Prague has become more and more international, bringing a greater understanding of tourism and cultural diversity to the city. Americans should not have issues being accepted by the locals, given that there is a respect for the language and patience for learning the different aspects of Czech culture.

Prague has a main train station, with many trains coming and going to different parts of Europe. Train travel can of course take longer than flying, but it is a beautiful way of seeing more of the country you will be calling home. Prague also has an international airport with many airline options flying in and out daily. You will have no problem being able to exploreother partss of Europe.