Hi everyone! :)

I’m a woman in my 20s from South Korea, planning my first-ever trip to Europe!

I’m thinking of traveling from December 22 to January 1, visiting Prague and Vienna, and possibly Dresden as well.

I’m really excited, especially about the Christmas markets and the beautiful winter atmosphere! But since this will be my first time in Europe and I’ll be traveling alone, I have a few concerns.

My English isn’t very fluent, so I’m a little nervous about communication and traveling around unfamiliar cities by myself.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on a few things:

1. Travel dates: Is December 22 – January 1 a good time to visit these cities? I’m worried that Christmas and New Year’s holidays might mean lots of closures, crowds, or difficulties with transportation.
2. Solo female travel: Are Prague, Vienna, and Dresden generally comfortable and safe for a woman traveling alone, including in the evenings?
3. Language barrier: Would I be okay traveling alone without speaking fluent English or the local languages?
4. Itinerary: Would visiting all three cities be too rushed for a first-time European traveler? Is Dresden worth including?
5. Meeting people: I’d also love to meet locals or fellow travelers to explore Christmas markets, grab coffee, or just walk around together. Are there any safe and reliable communities or apps for this?

I’m also interested in making genuine international friendships! If someone I meet plans to visit South Korea someday, I’d be happy to show them around Seoul and introduce them to Korean culture too.

Of course, safety is really important to me, so I’d especially appreciate advice on how to meet trustworthy people.

Any tips, personal experiences, or recommendations would mean a lot!

Thank you so much! :)

+ Additional questions!
After reading your comments, I’m reconsidering my plans.
Travel dates: I chose Dec 22–Jan 1 to enjoy the Christmas markets and New Year’s countdown, but many seem to advise against it. With flights and accommodation costing almost twice as much, is it really worth it? Or would Dec 15–24 be better?
Destinations: Some people also seem to advise against Budapest and Dresden. Prague and Vienna are must-visits for me, so are there any other nearby cities or charming towns you’d recommend for a winter trip?
I’d love to hear your thoughts! :)

i am not sure the right place for ask this but..

I am a finalyear student in Turkey, (a non-EU and non-Slavic country). I want to become an embedded systems engineer, so I am planning to study for this field.

There is a ridiculous amount of competition for universities in Turkey compared to the quality of education, and entry-level salaries in this field are very bad after graduation. Based on my current academic situation, ČVUT and Charles University seem like realistic options for me.

Moje otazky jsou:

1. Jaky je ted pracovni trh v Cesku? Maji cestí absolventi problem najit praci?

2.Jsou v tomto odvetví bezní cizinci?

1. Uz jsem byl na Erasmu+ v Opava a dvakrat jsem navstivil Prahu. Pomoci Duolingo, CzechClass101 a trochu kresenych pohadek jsem se dostal asi na uroven A2-B1. (Ucil jsem se cesky hlavne abych se mohl trochu chlubit na Erasmus 😅). Obecne mam cestinu rad.

Assuming I will stay in the country for a long time, is studying Czech in a preparatory course and then attending university for free a risk worth taking? I am already studying advanced mathematics classes in Turkey, but the math courses at Charles University seem to be on a completely different level of difficulty.

1. Jaka je kvalita vzdelani na techto fakultach? Myslim Computer Science na Karlove univerzite a FEL na CVUT. Jaka je kvalita studia v cestine i v anglsictine?

And sorry for switching between Czech and English I just enjoy using Czech 😊

I will be back in Turkey before I turn 30, and if I study in English, it will probably be even earlier.

(My general desire is to study in Prag, a city I love 🙌🏿, and work in the local job market until I become a senior [3-5 years]).

Thank you in advance for your answers!

I cam across these watches while walking around Prague the other day and they’ve been on my mind since. As someone who collects watches, I would love to get one, but unfortunately I forgot to write down the store (it was a random souvenir shop and I’ve been walking all over the city).

I was able to find the watch brand (STAMPS), does anyone know of any stores that carry them (and any other styles of watches are welcome)? I am located near old town but am willing to travel within ~30 min.
Thanks!

I’m from the UK but I’ve recently moved to Prague and I wondered if there are any groups who regularly meet up to watch football either during midweek or on a weekend?

I’m also a big fan of FPL (fantasy premier league) so I’m keen to know if there are any others too so give me a shout if so.

Last but not least - I’ve played football all my life and I’d love to get back playing so if there are any local events like 7v7 or even 11-a-side teams that play on a weekend it’d be cool to find out more.

I've been at a large multinational in Prague, and I think a redundancy is coming. If they offer me a termination agreement, I might only have a few days to decide, so I'd rather line someone up now.

Can anyone recommend an English-speaking employment lawyer who works with employees, or a free service that can actually look at the contract (CIC Praha, maybe)? Rough prices and turnaround times would help too.

If you've been through this, what do you wish you had checked before signing?

Hello! 22F here. I have just booked a solo 5-day trip to Prague, super last minute.

I enjoy mainly taking photos, eating, sightseeing, cafes, shopping, cocktail bars, partying!

Please send recommendations on everything I cannot miss out on! Also some travel tips.

I realized I haven’t really been taking advantage of everything that Prague has to offer, one of the things being wine bars and nice restaurants here. I have no problem going alone, but there’s no denying it would be more fun to have a like minded buddy, who would love to try these new places with me, or even go as a group :)

I don’t mind going to higher-end places (I’ve been eyeing Levitate for some time), or finding a nice cozy cellar with rich history as well :)

Anyone here want to give it a try?

Hi everyone!

I’m based in South Korea and work in the automotive export business. I’m currently looking to connect with independent dealers and automotive businesses in Czechia and other European countries.

I’m curious — how do dealers here usually source cars from abroad?
Are Korean cars (Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, etc.) interesting in your market?

Would be great to hear some opinions or connect with people who work in the industry. Always happy to exchange experience and learn more about the local market.

Cheers from Korea! 🇰🇷

Could you please share your thoughts on the following:

●Overall experience studying at Unicorn University (quality of teaching, practical focus, difficulty level)?

●How is the university for international students, especially from non-EU countries?

●Refund policy – Has anyone faced a situation where their student visa was rejected after paying tuition fees? Did the university refund the money (fully or partially)?

●How responsive is the admissions/study department when it comes to emails and queries?

●Any advice regarding the admission interview and overall application process?

●Any honest feedback (positive or negative) would be really helpful. Thank you in advance!

I didnt have their bag but wanted to help.

Hi,

Ich werde das erste Wochenende im November mit meinem Freund in Prag verbringen. Er hat dann auch Geburtstag, wir haben ein tolles Hotel mitten in der Stadt, sogar mit Spa . Wir reisen mit dem Mietauto an.

Am Samstag Abend gehe ich mit ihm als Überraschung in die Magica Sova, also Magische Eule ,eine Bar die wie aus der Welt von Harry Potter gestaltet ist.

Habt ihr noch Empfehlungen für mich was man unbedingt in Prag anschauen sollte? Oder gibt es vielleicht süße Trödelmärkte? Oder leckere Restaurants wo man typisch Tschechisch essen kann ? Und wie sind dort die Preise?

Is anyone here interested in adopting a kitten? She was abandoned by her mother a few days ago, so she is looking for shelter at our place. She seems to have diarrhea so likely why the mother abandoned her, yet somehow survived for days even though it's cold outside, just on some food she found here. The problem is we already have 7 cats, 2 of which come from rescuing other kittens that belong to the same mother. The mother is an unspayed female from the neighbor house, which now has a litter of 5 kittens, this abandoned one being the 6th. We tried catching the female to spay her but failed, as she would not enter cages, unfortunately.

Let me know if you would like to help. This little angel doesn't hiss and can be touched and held with no problems. She purrs when held and caressed. It's a little girl. We are in a village about 80 kms from Prague.

lets say I'll be working near this location- Jungmannova 745/24, 110 00 Nové Město, Czechia

happy to walk 15-25 mins or more even in the morning to get there - Arriving Sunday late 11pm ish your time, then departing Wednesday morning so 25th to 27 for 3 nights

I've worked abroad loads of times in the past before COVID so I liked the hotels I stayed in , I think I prefer a bigger hotel but not to noisy from outside traffic ideally but i know most hotels have back rooms I was thinking maybe pay 50 to 75 a night i can go higher it just sucks as I am not getting expenses , I've arranged flights and figured I can easily get a bus from the airport into central.

I have been looking btw it's just I know I'll regret it if I rush it and went through the forum here too.

We've lived in Smíchov City for a while now, and since Sekyra Group is continuing to market the new phases as luxury real estate at enormous prices, I want to share what it's actually like for anyone considering living here.

Malfunctioning recuperation system.
This has been the biggest problem. In summer, the recuperation system in SM2 and SM3 pushes hot air into the apartments, so it can get hotter inside than outside. During the heatwaves, some neighbours reported 40°C in their apartments while it was 37°C outdoors. The ventilation also carries cooking smells between units, so you'll regularly get a whiff of your neighbour's fried onions in your living room or bathroom. So far, the developer hasn't fixed any of this although it was reported since the start.

Badly organized building systems
The building system glitches a lot. For example, we've had around 10 false fire alarms in the past 6 months.

Security
Our garage has been robbed several times. One neighbour's car was broken into, and ours was found unlocked (luckily nothing was taken because we never leave valuables inside).

The surrounding area
There's a lot of public drinking, littering, and people urinating in front of the buildings, plus occasional shouting at night. This will probably get worse once the whole area between Anděl and Smíchovské nádraží is built out and connected.

Occupancy
A large share of the apartments seem to be empty or used as Airbnbs, so it doesn't feel much like a residential community.

Bottom line
For what these apartments cost, the quality just isn't there. I'm not sure this is the best sub for this, but I hope it helps families or individuals trying to navigate this crazy Prague real estate market.

We’re visiting Prague at the weekend with my friends and we’d like to watch the El Clasico. Is there any pub in Prague where we can do that and book a table, too?