First time for Czech Republic? Start here
Czech Republic compact, waka-friendly, and easy to love. Prague dey get di headlines, but Cesky Krumlov, Brno, and di spa town Karlovy Vary go reward extra days. Small prep go make di whole trip smoother.
Plugs and voltage
Czech Republic dey use Type E sockets for 230V / 50Hz. Type C and F plugs fit fit too, so most EU chargers go work without adapter.
- Travelers from UK, US, and elsewhere need Type E adapter
- US devices need to dual-voltage (most phone and laptop chargers na dat one)
- Buy adapters before you fly; airport price steep
Language basics
Czech na di official language, and English dem sabi well for tourist area. Small words fit still carry you go far.
- Dobry den - hello (formal)
- Dekuji - thank you
- Prosim - please / you welcome
- Prominte - excuse me
- Kolik to stoji? - how much e cost?
Money and tipping
Di currency na Czech koruna (CZK), no be euro. Cards dem dey accept almost everywhere, but carry small cash for market and small cafe.
- Avoid Euronet ATMs; use bank ATM and reject conversion offer
- Tipping around 10 percent na normal for restaurant
- Refuse currency exchange for street
Wetin to pack
- Comfortable shoe; Prague cobblestone no dey forgive
- Light rain jacket full year
- Warm layer from October to March; winter cold well well
- Reusable water bottle - tap water dey safe to drink
Quick tips for first-timers
- Validate your tram ticket for yellow machine or risk fine
- Beer often cheaper than water - pint fit cost under 50 CZK
- Charles Bridge for sunrise no get crowd and e magical
- Watch for pickpockets for tram 22 and round Old Town Square
- Restaurant couvert (bread, nuts) no dey free, ask first
- Day-trip by train go Kutna Hora or Cesky Krumlov - cheap and scenic
- Sunday hours fit short outside Prague
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