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Cook: Ok, one more advice to anyone going to Czech Republic (and Slovakia as well):
with the beer you have to get "smažený sýr" with "hranolky" which are fried cheese with French fries, this is truly the most awesome dish you can think of :)
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chautemoc: We have a similar dish in Canada called poutine, which is melted cheese curds on fries, topped with gravy. It's soooooo gooooooooooooood.
I had poutine while I was in Montreal, and I agree it's really tasty. Although can't really agree it's similar to smazeny syr, as cheese in the Czech dish is like a "chop" served separately with fries, while poutine is basically fries with a cheese "coating". Nevertheless I'm a huge fan of all that includes cheese so both dishes are pretty high on my list of favourites :)
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chautemoc: Life's too short to worry about cholesterol, especially if you eat this stuff..
No wonder why life is too short.
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TheEnigmaticT: Let's not start another fight lest moderator action be necessary again.

I do not like taking mod actions, and by repeatedly posting, Shivvy, you're increasing the likelihood of it. Please let things cool off.
I've got a moddish question about this, if one is banned, am I right in assuming that that just applies to the forum areas?

Not that I'm personally worried about being banned, just out of personal curiosity.
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Roman5: - What is Prague like during the day and evening and how much does it differ
- What are the General "Must see" places in the Capital?
- What are people like generally in the country friedly/unfriendly
- How many people speak english, is it as widespread as in Germany for Example? or Scandinavia? and does it differ by region/city?
- Since I'm fluent in both English and Russian It's important to ask - How do people react to english/russian speakers?
- Are there any specific things that I should know how to talk/interact with people before I go?
- Any other advice or comments would be greatly appreciated
I haven't been to Prague for a long time so my advices don't have to be accurate ;)

Historical center is magnificent - day / night - doesn't matter. During day the streets are more crowded, during night those historical buildings are lighted - so it adds even more to the magic of the city.

What to see there? There is lot to see ... On one side of Vltava river there is Prague Castle (largest ancient castle complex in the World) with Royal Gardens and St Vitus's Cathedral, Golden Lane (street with tiny houses and shops), Strahov Monastery and many more. Don't forget Prague is also called the City of hundreds of spines so check out one of many points with good view to see that (Prague Castle or Petřín Tower or any other bigger tower).
After you cross the Charles Bridge (currently under reconstruction :( ) you will get to The Old Town where is The Old Town Square with town hall with astronomical clock. Not far from there you can visit Jewish Town and nore to the South is Vysehrad (again - beautiful view from there)

You can find more here: http://www.marys.cz/prague_guide/prague_sights/
or here: http://www.praguewelcome.cz/en/
or: http://www.czechatlas.com/prague/

People are usually friendly (but you can find assholes everywhere, right?). English shouldn't be problem, Prague is the most known tourist destination here, people are used to tourist so you shouldn't worry about their reactions (younger people should be more common in using English though). You can always try to ask town police officers for destination or visit any of those information centers.

Tips: use public transportation (buses, trams, subway/metro) instead of taxis. Taxi drivers have bad reputation and they will probably try to rip you off when they see you are a tourist. There should be something like one day tickets for public transportation priced around 5€. Take care of you baggage and wallet and cellphone etc. so you won't be robbed (there may be some gangs of thieves from Romania of other Eastern European countries). If you want to exchange money in some exchange office, read the exchange rates which they offer, make your calculation how much you should get (for example on your cell phone) and then ask them how much you will get. If there is a difference, use another exchange office or rather use bank. Some of those exchange offices may rip you off with some hidden payments.

Anyway, enjoy your trip, taste some of our beers or if you don't like alcohol then try Kofola.
Post edited April 23, 2011 by fix-cz
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hedwards: If one is banned, am I right in assuming that that just applies to the forum areas?
Yup.
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chautemoc: We have a similar dish in Canada called poutine, which is melted cheese curds on fries, topped with gravy. It's soooooo gooooooooooooood.
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Cook: I had poutine while I was in Montreal, and I agree it's really tasty. Although can't really agree it's similar to smazeny syr, as cheese in the Czech dish is like a "chop" served separately with fries, while poutine is basically fries with a cheese "coating". Nevertheless I'm a huge fan of all that includes cheese so both dishes are pretty high on my list of favourites :)
You make me miss my traveling days! Arg!
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hedwards: If one is banned, am I right in assuming that that just applies to the forum areas?
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TheEnigmaticT: Yup.
I figured that was the case, it seemed to be more or less the antithesis of what this site is about, taking their games or refusing to sell more.
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chautemoc: We have a similar dish in Canada called poutine, which is melted cheese curds on fries, topped with gravy. It's soooooo gooooooooooooood.
Like cheese fries except with gravy?

That reminds me of the time when I was in Australia for my R&R. A friend and I ordered a regular serving of New York Cheese Fries (it only came in "regular" or "large"). We've had cheese fries before, but never New York Cheese Fries, so it seemed like quite a novelty.

We managed to finish 3/4 of the entire set before we reached vomiting point xD
Post edited April 24, 2011 by lowyhong
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Roman5: - What are the General "Must see" places in the Capital?
i may be too late, but there is a Museum of medieval torture instruments in Prague, which i found interesting. They have a real Iron Maiden!
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Floydinizer: i may be too late, but there is a Museum of medieval torture instruments in Prague, which i found interesting. They have a real Iron Maiden!
I was under the impression these kinds of torture devices were mostly created as attraction pieces and weren't really used in ye olden days.
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Floydinizer: i may be too late, but there is a Museum of medieval torture instruments in Prague, which i found interesting. They have a real Iron Maiden!
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nondeplumage: I was under the impression these kinds of torture devices were mostly created as attraction pieces and weren't really used in ye olden days.
Doesn't mean they weren't morbidly clever
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Fenixp: Doesn't mean they weren't morbidly clever
No more so than sticking a monkey and fish skeleton together and calling it a mermaid.

Wasn't the AK-47 designed and made in the Czech Republic? I bet you could pick one of those up without any trouble going through customs.
Post edited April 24, 2011 by nondeplumage
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Fenixp: Doesn't mean they weren't morbidly clever
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nondeplumage: No more so than sticking a monkey and fish skeleton together and calling it a mermaid.

Wasn't the AK-47 designed and made in the Czech Republic? I bet you could pick one of those up without any trouble going through customs.
Nah, it's Russian. We have designed just a slightly similar looking machine gun.
WE have created Scorpion SMG, however :D
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nondeplumage: Wasn't the AK-47 designed and made in the Czech Republic? I bet you could pick one of those up without any trouble going through customs.
No, it was in Russia.

And nice rule for everyone, who travel around the world:
If someone who you meet don't understand English, don't trying yell in the same language, because he still doesn't understand you and you will look like an idiot.
Jesus, people actually do that? =O