So I
finally made it to Prague - the city of fairy tales, cobblestones, and
buildings so pretty you’d think they got filters on in real life. But let me
tell you, behind all the magical vibes, there’s a few very real things you need
to know before you strut around like you're in a Netflix Euro-romcom. From
cancelled Airbnbs to elevators that don't exist, I learned a thing or two the
not-so-glam way. Here’s the lowdown - unfiltered, unglossed and full of my
usual drama. You're welcome.
Prague Reel : https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQJG2erj0c0/
1. It is convenient to stay near to the Old Town and
Charles Bridge, however these places are usually taken up fast and rather
expensive. Plan well.
2. My Air BnB accommodation was cancelled at the last minute, so I booked another place 15-20 mins away. It was a huge hostel/hotel complex that have 300 rooms (if not mistaken, need to fact check this but now malas). They have single room (one single bed), twin sharing and 4-8 pax dorm room (mix and non-mix). Other facilities are guest kitchen (tak semengah), bar (kot2 nak beli soft drinks), washing machine, breakfast (additional cost), wifi, table football, billiards, Kids' Corner, lounge, parking and meeting room/area.
3. When searching using google or chatgipiti, make sure you indicate 'lift is a must'. Reason being most buildings here are old especially those near the Old Town, hence majority are without lift... kang jadi satu kegigihan mengangkut naik 3-4 tingkat.
4. The train station Information Counter folks garang and
tak berapa well mannered (it is reviewed/mentioner in other platforms as well),
so when you seeking help for directionn make sure tanya specifically. Adek I
trauma aritu.
5. Public transport is fairly easy to master all you need to remember is to validate yout ticket, else kena denda macam we all masa kat Romania dulu. YES, ada orang check randomly - we all kena check di 2 negara yang berlainan.
6. ALL Old Town is walkable, sila count your steps.
7. Please visit the castle cos I didn't manage to. Read the history, very impressive, so kira kena revisit lah kan.
9. Start your day early, be mindful operating hour/day, daylight hour, distance, weather forecast, rerouting of public transport (I kena ni, rupanya tram not in service sebab road repair hence rerouting it).
10. Look out for local market - farmer marker, flea market, Christmas market and etc.
So yeah, Prague was a mix of “Wah so cantik!” and “Eh hello, why like this??” moments - but that’s what makes the trip memorable, kan? Moral of the story: plan a bit, chill a lot, and always, ALWAYS check if there’s a lift unless you're training for Mount Everest. I’ll definitely be back to check out that castle I missed (don’t judge me) and maybe redeem my trauma kat train station tu. Till then, walk like your steps count (because they do), validate your tickets,and always pack some patience. Catch you in the next city, travelholics!
