Subedei Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 And never carry too much money with you. Prague is relatively crime free but petty crime, such as pickpockets is a major problem, especially in the major tourist areas. Better off making use of the hotel safe and carrying just what you need. Also an idea to photocopy your passport and leave it in the custody of the hotel - you can then carry the photocopy with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkif Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 Since when did anyone get drunk on lemonade. ? Nikkif, You can pay me at Coventry, that will pay for the extra 50p <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'll buy u a lemonade while we're in prague!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beercellar Posted June 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 Ok next question.....what do you think would be a suitable amount to take for an adult and a child for 4 days. I would need to buy meals, drinks and souvenirs. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i always take £300 with me,but leave most of it in the hotel safe,theres loada bargens out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 As has been already said, don't even think about money change with someone in the street. A hoard of Czechs, usually men, are on the streets at all hours trying to get you to exchange currency. It is dud currency and just paper is most cases. Don't spoil you hols just to try a make a quick buck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevH Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 I always take about that amount and come back with loads That doesn't surprise me the way you deal with money. I haven't got someone with me who is continuously asking (can I has this, can I have that, I must have) or have I ? . The answer would be no anyway Is that a fully blown Scottish nooooooo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 Is that a fully blown Scottish nooooooo? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The fully blown Scottish has more "O's" in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevH Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 The fully blown Scottish has more "O's" in it <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So how many "O's" does a Scottish one need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 So how many "O's" does a Scottish one need? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'll just check my Scottish dictionary ML, where are you when I need you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Witch Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 Don't get her started on oo's again please Kev! I just hope nobody starts banging their bedroom doors in Prague!! Not that I'll get the blame this time as I'll be nowhere near. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 Don't get her started on oo's again please Kev! I just hope nobody starts banging their bedroom doors in Prague!! Not that I'll get the blame this time as I'll be nowhere near. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> There is more chance of them banging on the walls, LW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subedei Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 As has been already said, don't even think about money change with someone in the street. A horde of Czechs, usually men, are on the streets at all hours trying to get you to exchange currency. It is dud currency and just paper is most cases.Don't spoil you hols just to try a make a quick buck. And, if memory serves, it's illegal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevH Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 Don't get her started on oo's again please Kev! Sorry LW, once she starts she can't stop can she? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidH Posted June 25, 2005 Report Share Posted June 25, 2005 you lot are saying take £200-£300 quid. i wished i knew that before getting £450 changed into czech money! Looks like i might be having a good four days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazysue Posted June 25, 2005 Report Share Posted June 25, 2005 Drinks are on you then DavidH!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffster Posted June 25, 2005 Report Share Posted June 25, 2005 QUOTEAs has been already said, don't even think about money change with someone in the street. A horde of Czechs, usually men, are on the streets at all hours trying to get you to exchange currency. It is dud currency and just paper is most cases. Don't spoil you hols just to try a make a quick buck. And, if memory serves, it's illegal. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes, its illegal, but I cant help thinking this point has been a little overblown - having gone to Czecho at least once a year since 1997, I have never been approached to change money with someone standing on a street corner, etc. I think this issue was more of a concern in the communist era, but is very rare to the point of being almost non-existant now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subedei Posted June 25, 2005 Report Share Posted June 25, 2005 Has happened to me a couple of times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beercellar Posted June 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2005 Drinks are on you then DavidH!! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i agree with u there sue,cheepest beer is out the stadium on practice day,av about 20 p a pint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted June 28, 2005 Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 Subedei I am regularly challenged to change money, once 3 times in the same street. I think they work as a gang as I later saw the 3 in question talking together. It happens a lot beside the slope leading upto the Charles Bridge. Also look out for prostitutes working the streets and the trams. I was asked even though I was standing next to my wife on the tram. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subedei Posted June 28, 2005 Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 The prostitutes are a particular menace if you're drunk. A couple of work colleagues were robbed by prostitutes (on the street) while on a drunken "stag weekend". I had warned them. I've been stopped a couple of times and asked to exchange money, but generally I walk too fast for them. Another slight annoyance about Prague is men trying to sell you drugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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