Spring is a great time to come and visit Prague since it's starting to get warmer with each week and we finally get more daylight as the days get longer, especially after the day light changing, this year on the 31 March 2024. Prague is especially lovely during the cherry and apple blossom season, which is from mid March to about mid April and in May you get the wonderfully scented lilac trees in just about every park. Prague is also a lot less busy than in summer, so it's a perfect time to ... Read More about Prague Weather in Spring 2024 – March, April, May
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Do people speak English in Prague and the Czech Republic?
The official language of the Czech Republic and Prague is Czech language, but about 50% of Czech people, especially the younger generation, speak the English language. There is a high concentration of people speaking English in Prague, especially in the centre and in tourism jobs. Prague also has the highest concentration of expats living in the Czech Republic (about 1/3 of the total number of over 1 million people). Most expats are from Europe or Eastern Europe, but the common language ... Read More about Do people speak English in Prague and the Czech Republic?
How to travel on Prague public transport: The Easy to follow Guide (2024)
Prague public transport is fairly easy to navigate and use. The centre is well connected with the outer boroughs and you'll find that you can get to one place by various different types of public transport. This makes it quite easy if you get lost, because there is always a tram or a bus to take you back to the centre. The whole of Prague operates a so-called integrated public transport, which means that you only need one ticket and you can use the tram, bus, underground (metro), train, water ... Read More about How to travel on Prague public transport: The Easy to follow Guide (2024)
Getting from Vaclav Havel airport to Prague centre (2024) – Guide by a local
Comprehensive guide on how to get from Vaclav Havel airport to Prague centre in 2024 by public transport, direct bus, taxi and walk, including tickets and prices. While I know that some people will arrive by train or bus to the centre of Prague, most visitors will travel to Prague by air. If you do, you'll arrive at the only airport in Prague - the Vaclav Havel Airport (originally called Ruzyne). Unlike other airports, Prague airport is fairly close to the centre of Prague, which makes it ... Read More about Getting from Vaclav Havel airport to Prague centre (2024) – Guide by a local
15 Czech Castles and Chateaus open in winter 2024 you can visit as a day trip from Prague
15 Czech castles and chateaus open in winter 2024 you can visit as a day trip from Prague, including opening times, how to get there, ticket costs and insider tips. The castle and chateau official winter season is from 1 November until 31 March and most state and private castles and chateaus are unfortunately closed during that time. But the good news is that there are still some places that are open in the winter. I've included 15 castles and chateaus that are open through the whole ... Read More about 15 Czech Castles and Chateaus open in winter 2024 you can visit as a day trip from Prague
Prague Masopust (Mardi-Gras) Celebrations: Dates & Locations for 2024
Prague Masopust (Mardi-Gras or Carnival) festival guide, including the best costumed processions, food, drink, traditions, locations and dates for 2024. Masopust festival (also known as Mardi-Gras or Carnival in other countries) is a folk celebration of winter leaving the village and the start of the 40 days of Lent before Easter. It it's traditionally also a time, when people celebrate weddings, as it was the last time, they could eat meat, rich food and drink alcohol before Easter. The ... Read More about Prague Masopust (Mardi-Gras) Celebrations: Dates & Locations for 2024