Prague & the Czech Republic

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I read this book twice before we went and referred to it constanly while we were there. Just let people know they can probably get train tickets at Wasteels but they are unfriendly.

Kris Berger in Whitewater, KS USA 07/17/2008

The "Quarter" organization and "at a glance" worked very well for our five day visit. We were very satisfied that we toured most of the city.

Brad Oswald in Waterford, NY USA 06/28/2008

Just the one I mentioned. Although, I did a bunch of research on my own and added notes in the margins before leaving home. My research was about movies shot in specific locations around Prague, ie- Mission Impossible, The Illusionist, Amadeus, Casino Royale, etc. Seems that I had seen a lot more of Prague before I got here than I realized! Other American tourists may be interested in the same thing.

Lisa Jensen in North Palm Beach, FL USA 06/25/2008

Include information on non smoking restaurants or ones with non smoking areas.

Bob in Sequim, WA USA 05/01/2008

I'd like the guide books to mention if the breakfast provided is hot (scrambled eggs, ect) or cold? Most places serve only cold breakfast like cereal and cold meat which I'd rather avoid. I'm going to Prague again next spring. I noticed that Rick's new Prage and Czech Republic (2007) doesn't have this hotel listed any more. Is there a reason why?

Stella in Littleton, Co USA 04/27/2008

Rick Steve and his team are my heroes. You make me a celebrity in planning our vacations. Your books are gems. The only improvement I can think of would be to add several blank pages at the back of the book for personal notes. I like to document the trip.

Jill Peterson in Monroe, CT USA 04/11/2008

Don't change a thing! Maybe more maps? But even with that Praha is still really confusing... I <3 Rick Steves. He is my constant travel companion!

Meghan Lake in Los Angeles, CA USA 01/30/2008

Keep consistent with your other books, with "Key Phrases" in the Appendix

Tom Kilroy in San Diego, CA USA 10/14/2007

We drove to Kutna Hora to see the Bone Church. Very difficult for us to find, but we did! Whenever possible, please add addresses that we can load into our GPS. Thanks!

Doug Stansbury in Saint Cloud, FL USA 09/29/2007

Personally I'm a big breakfast eater and I found it hard to find a good breakfast cafe, although Cafe Louvre had an excellent breakfast.

Ian Brotman in East Brunswick, NJ USA 08/22/2007

Please, Rick, get well off the beaten path in the Czech Republic on your visit this August. You are picking the worst month to come, the month when all of Europe is on vacation, the weather is hot and muggy, and Czechs are wisely having an evening glass of wine or beer and contemplating the woods, meadow or their garden at the family cottage. At least include some tips about great little towns and villages to visit in the Highlands, in the various mountains, or along the many rivers.

P. Hedgie in Prague, Czech Republic 08/06/2007

Just a note to state how much we loved the book and also your information on Vienna, which we also visited (Hotel Kugel was fine for our two day stay. Only one of your "close in" hotels with any availability. Vienna was very crowded but lovely. Recommendations were "right on". In fact, really taken with the impact your guides can have on the local economy. For example, almost every US tourist we saw in Kutna Hora had your book. Our Czech business contacts were quite surprised when we told them we were going to visit the town. You are single-handedly building their economy.

Roderick McNealy in Hillsborough, NJ USA 06/18/2007

It is confusing to read "Eat traditional Czech food to learn the culture" and then to see recommendations of Chineese/Mexican/whatever eateries...

Boris V. in Dover, NH USA 05/28/2007

We go to Europe every year and use all your books. Used your recommendations for Vienna and Salzburg and Munich too. Last year spent 10 days in Paris in dear Rue Clare and joined a tour to Aix. This year were gone three weeks and used many of the resturants you mention. We joined a tour but were on our own for almost two weeks in Munich and Prague. Would love to take your tours and are good walkers; the only thing that holds us back is that we can roll our luggage but really can't lift it up flights of stairs and that seems to be your requirement. We have all your tapes and love them as well.

Linda Ostapinski in San Diego, CA USA 05/26/2007

Please mention in the Jewsih Quarter section something about the fabulous high-end shopping. I stumbled onto it and would have no idea that it was there except by luck!

Jennifer Wild in Scottsdale, AZ USA 05/19/2007

More emphasis on stated prices as being only "ballpark" ones, or you'll be dissappointed time after time.

Astrid Cizek in Chapel Hill, NC USA 05/03/2007

Post legitimate times that it would take a visitor to see a sight and not just for the 20 somethings that are just breezing through the town. Such as you could see the site in half a day but to fully explore all that there is to offer you would need a full day. That way, we can judge for ourselves what we want to do and not plan our trip thinking that we need less time than what we actually would want.

Kato DiBernardo in Alexandria, VA USA 11/28/2006

Add a section on Olomouc. It's a long way from Prague, but a great little city. It has all the nice Baroque architecture, a nice square, it's own astronomical clock, etc. The food is better than Prague and way, way cheaper. This is a charming little city that is still off most tourists' maps.

[Editor's Note: The chapter on Olomouc begins on page 207 of the 2006 Prague book. Perhaps you missed it?]

Ken in Chandler, AZ USA 10/20/2006

Keep going by providing updates and your recommended walks are terrific. Create a map of Prague - we used your maps in Italy and France and they were the best we found.

Al Hermansen in Delano, MN USA 09/16/2006

Add Moravia!!!

Jim Diego in Wichita, KS USA 09/02/2006

Inform readers that travel to certain places is difficult for those with mobility problems. My mother has problems with both knees and had difficulty with the many stairs we encountered. Even public places with elevators sometimes required finding an employee with a key for access. Also, we planned to eat at the restaurant halfway up Petrin Hill, however, when we got off the funicular the only way to the restaurant was to walk up and down 50 stairs.

Maureen Levine in Marblehead, MA USA 07/25/2006

I think your books are great and even though we are experienced European travellers for the past 37 years, we have found the information most useful and used the books in several different countries. We never miss your PBS programs when we are at home.

Robert Bell in Victoria, BC Canada 07/13/2006

It should be mentioned, up front, that when arriving in the Prague train station, do not withdraw 2,000 Korun. While this is less than $100, it was given as a single bill and I was unable to purchase a subway pass, train ticket, or any food. In fact I was unable to break the bill until I arrived at the hotel. Instead travelers should withdraw an amount larger or smaller in order to avoid this bill. There is a stigma about counterfeit bills in the city, especially the 2,000 Korun bill and perhaps this is why they would not take it. However I was told that they do not have enough change to cover it.

Brian in Georgetown, IN USA 05/16/2006