Your questions - Our answers:

 

- What currency is in Czech?

The Czech currency is the Czech crown. One crown is 100 hellers. The rate of exchange for the US dollar in 1996 —27 crowns, in 1997 — 32 crowns, in 1998 — 33 crowns, in 1999 — 33 crowns, in 2000 — 37 crowns, in 2001 — 36 crowns, in 2002 — 35 crowns, in 2003 — 26 crowns. Change your currency in official exchange offices only, not in the streets.

- What souvenirs can we bring from Czech?

Bohemian glass and famous “Mosser”, Chinaware and jewelry with the Czech garnet, world-known liqueur “Becherovka” and sweet wafers from Karlovy Vary, natural cosmetics, based on mineral water and salt- the most favorite purchases…

-Advice, please, which Czech dishes to taste.

First of all — the Czech dumplings — potato dumplings, dumplings with cottage cheese. Don’t forget to order “svichkova” — roast beef with vegetable sauce and cream and dumplings . And, of course, the king drink — beer. The Czech beer is well-known all over the world. The wide choice will satisfy even the most exacting experts and lovers of beer.

-What’s the tip in restaurants?

The tip is about 20 - 30 crowns.

- I’m flying away from Prague, what time is given in the tickets?

The local time.

 

- How to make a call home cheaper and better?

You can buy a phone card or also phone from the hotel room it will be more comfortable.

 

 What telephone numbers do I have to know to call in case of emergency?

The first aid emergency call: 155
The police: 158
Fire station: 150

- Can I go shopping on Saturdays and Sundays?

In Prague you can go shopping on Saturdays and Sundays, but in spa towns only in spa area.