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Good Fast and Cheap
People often speak of the idea that there are generally three things you want when trying to make something happen: you want it to be good, fast and cheap. However, they also say that the truth is that you can only have two of these things exist at once and that you cannot have the third. For instance, if you are remodeling your kitchen, it can be good and fast, but it won’t be cheap. Or, it can be fast and cheap, but it won’t be good. Or, it can even be good and cheap, but it won’t be fast. You can imagine how you could apply this theory to nearly anything.
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Medical Care in PragueBecause of the changing requirements to enter the Czech Republic, all foreign nationals may be required to produce proof of valid health insurance at the border. Check with your health insurer to see what their policy is for international travel; insurance may be limited to emergency room coverage only. For emergency care, cash payment may be required. If you have an emergency, the Na Homolce Hospital at Roentgenova 2, Prague 5 has a foreigner’s clinic that will be able to provide a physician who speaks English (tel. 252 922 146, 252 922 191 or 257 211 111 after hours emergency). If your medical problem isn’t an emergency, Prague has several clinics that cater to English speaking clients that can provide a network of services from a basic examination to accompanying a patient to the hospital, but possibly for a high fee. These include Unicare, s.r.o. at Na Dlouhém lánu 11, Prague 6 (tel. 235 356 553 or on call 24 hours at 608 103 050), American Medical Center at Janovského 48, Prague 7 (Tel. 283 872 518 or 24 hours 220 807 756), Canadian Medical Centre at Veleslavínská 1, Prague 2 (Tel: 235 360 133 or after hours 724 300 301), First Medical Clinic of Prague at Vyšehradská 35, Prague 2 (tel. 601 225 050) and American Dental Associates at V Celnici 4, Prague 1 (Tel. 221 181 201). Most medication, regardless if they are prescribed or not, is available only at a lekarna, or behind-the-counter pharmacy. Simple aspirin is now available at many grocery stores and shops.
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We cannot emphasize enough Prague’s nasty reputation for pickpockets and petty crime. It is a problem that is easily avoidable with proper care. Wallets, purses, and foreign passports are desirable targets for pickpockets, so please be careful when you are out in public, especially at sites where crowds gather, such as Old Town Square, Prague Castle, Charles Bridge and nightclubs. Be especially alert when boarding and disembarking the trams and Metros, and look out for groups of people who are shoving or appear to be having a loud argument – often a distraction to the victim and a guise for the pickpocket’s accomplices. Many pickpockets work in gangs of three or more to lower the risk of discovery. Quite possibly, your wallet will have passed through several hands before you even notice it’s gone. Suggestions for safety are as follows:
Bartenders and waiting staff at restaurants and clubs in locations heavily visited by tourists join taxi drivers in having a bad reputation of taking advantage of tourists. Always keep record of what you order and the cost as to avoid any false additions to your bill. And always count your change when returned to you. If you avoid pubs and restaurants in Wenceslas Square, Old Town Square or next to the Charles Bridge – you generally will be OK. Nearly all of Prague’s pubs and restaurants will offer you a great taste of Czech culture as long as you are willing to break from the tourist routine.
This is not intended to scare you, as your experience in Prague can be easily crime free and worry free when proper care and attention is given. This city will always have a lasting place in your memory, and be one of the most rewarding experiences of your lifetime. But Prague can be brutal to a naive visitor. Minor carelessness will result in rewards for Prague’s many petty thieves!
International Student Identity Card (ISIC)
The International Student Travel Confederation (a service of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) issues the ISIC for students to help in their travels around the world. ISIC holders can receive travel related benefits and services throughout the world, including health insurance. Many travel agencies, airlines, museums and other entertainment and travel related organizations recognize the ISIC and offer significant discounts. To obtain an ISIC, students must have a passport, a passport-sized photograph and proof that you are a full-time student. There are over 5000 organizations worldwide that issue the ISIC. For more information, visit the ISTC website on the Internet at www.istc.org, or you can call collect the ISIC Help Line anywhere in the world at 44-181-666-9205.
We cannot emphasize enough Prague’s nasty reputation for pickpockets and petty crime. It is a problem that is easily avoidable with proper care. Wallets, purses, and foreign passports are desirable targets for pickpockets, so please be careful when you are out in public, especially at sites where crowds gather, such as Old Town Square, Prague Castle, Charles Bridge and nightclubs. Be especially alert when boarding and disembarking the trams and Metros, and look out for groups of people who are shoving or appear to be having a loud argument – often a distraction to the victim and a guise for the pickpocket’s accomplices. Many pickpockets work in gangs of three or more to lower the risk of discovery. Quite possibly, your wallet will have passed through several hands before you even notice it’s gone. Suggestions for safety are as follows:
Bartenders and waiting staff at restaurants and clubs in locations heavily visited by tourists join taxi drivers in having a bad reputation of taking advantage of tourists. Always keep record of what you order and the cost as to avoid any false additions to your bill. And always count your change when returned to you. If you avoid pubs and restaurants in Wenceslas Square, Old Town Square or next to the Charles Bridge – you generally will be OK. Nearly all of Prague’s pubs and restaurants will offer you a great taste of Czech culture as long as you are willing to break from the tourist routine.
This is not intended to scare you, as your experience in Prague can be easily crime free and worry free when proper care and attention is given. This city will always have a lasting place in your memory, and be one of the most rewarding experiences of your lifetime. But Prague can be brutal to a naive visitor. Minor carelessness will result in rewards for Prague’s many petty thieves!
International Student Identity Card (ISIC)
The International Student Travel Confederation (a service of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) issues the ISIC for students to help in their travels around the world. ISIC holders can receive travel related benefits and services throughout the world, including health insurance. Many travel agencies, airlines, museums and other entertainment and travel related organizations recognize the ISIC and offer significant discounts. To obtain an ISIC, students must have a passport, a passport-sized photograph and proof that you are a full-time student. There are over 5000 organizations worldwide that issue the ISIC. For more information, visit the ISTC website on the Internet at www.istc.org, or you can call collect the ISIC Help Line anywhere in the world at 44-181-666-9205.
