Summary: Prague, the Golden City, appears a magical fairytale of a place, with ancient buildings and cobbled streets. It's romantic, centrally located and a pedestrian-friendly city to visit, making it a perfect place to visit. In this free Prague travel guide, we talk about our experience of Prague, Czech Republic and how you can enjoy it too. Accommodation Prague is a bit of a backpacker haven, thanks to the cheap places to eat, play and to stay. The two big names that we hear again and again are Sir Tobys and Miss Sophies … these hostels are pretty much Europe-renowned for their fun atmostphere and great people that they attract. Hostels seem to be spread right throughout all the main central areas and, to be honest, most things are an easy walk. We stayed in a rather soul-less apartment block-hostel kind of thing, which was only a 15 minute walk from Stare Mesto - the old town. Camping is also a popular summer option. There are campsites along the Vlatava river, close to the Zoo. These tend to be small and crowded during the high season, so book ahead or have a backup plan! Food and drink Lunch is the big meal in Prague, with red meat and potatos being a main feature of a serious sit-down meal. We found that magical cover charges appeared on our restaurant bill that weren't in the menu and had some difficulty getting them removed sometime. If in doubt, ask before you order. The same goes for sides like bread that comes to your table unasked for. Prices for that kind of thing should be very, very small though. If you don't touch it, you shouldn't pay for it. Street vendors where everywhere, which kept Linda happy. During winter there's lots of mulled wine going on and hot dogs to be eaten. The hot dogs were a little on the tasteless side, so take the mustard even if you're not a great fan! Another favourite was a sweet dough, cooked on a circular steel tube then rolled in sugar and cinnamon. The Czech Republic is serious Pilsner country, with the famous brand Pilsner Urquell being the formost. There's also the real budweisers … you know, the beer from Budwies or Budovice. The local Prague beer though, is Staropramen, which is an excellent lager and dirt cheap in most bars throughout Prague. For more visit http://indietravelpodcast.com/podcast/travel-prague
