Reply #12: No sandy beaches, and the food sucks... [View All]

[TreasonousBastard]

but Prague is one of the great cities of the world.

Everyone speaks English(almost)and the city is steeped in incredible history. It's several cities, actually, and one of the greatest places to just wander around in. Don't worry about dragging the family around there-- you'll find that almost all Europeans are actually more family friendly than here once you figure it out.

Shopping probably isn't the bargain it was when I was there a while ago, but the Czechs are incredibly competant and inventive craftspeople and engineers. Under old USSR, the Russians went to the Czechs when they needed stuff that actually worked. Everyone is hypnotized by the stores.

And the Czechs invented beer.

Prague is a hop away from Vienna, and if you want beaches, head for Romania. Romanian resorts are becoming among the more popular in Europe.

Italy, Greece, France and Spain aren't that far away, and they have beaches, too. Great ones. Germany doesn't have beaches, but it's a great place to wander around in. Rothenberg-ob-Tauber is one of my favorite hidden tourist traps.

Food may still be the problem, although the influx of foreigners amy have helped. Historically, there is no "Czech cuisine." Food, for the Czechs, seems to be simply something you shove down your throat to avoid starvation between drinking bouts.