التشيك

• Currency exchange offices with hidden fees or terrible rates — use banks or ATMs instead.
• Taxi overcharging from Prague airport and tourist areas — use Bolt, Uber, or official taxi stands.
• Restaurant scams: being charged for items you didn't order (bread, nuts placed on table) — ask before eating anything placed automatically.

• Good healthcare system. EU citizens can use EHIC/GHIC. English spoken at private clinics in Prague.
• Pharmacies (Lékárna) are reliable for minor health issues.

• Routine vaccines only. Tick-borne encephalitis vaccine recommended if spending time in rural or forested areas.

• Try Czech beer — the country has the highest beer consumption per capita and it's world-class.
• Visit beyond Prague — Český Krumlov, Brno, and Karlovy Vary are worth the trip.
• Learn 'Dobrý den' (hello) and 'Děkuji' (thank you) — locals appreciate the effort.

• Don't confuse Czech Republic with Czechoslovakia — it dissolved in 1993.
• Don't call it 'Eastern Europe' to a Czech person — they consider themselves Central European.
• Don't exchange money on the street — it's a guaranteed scam.

Tip 10% at restaurants. Round up for taxis and bar drinks. Leaving tips in cash is preferred.

Casual and practical. Smart-casual for upscale restaurants in Prague. No specific dress codes for most attractions.

One of the most secular countries in Europe. Historically Catholic but most people are non-religious. Churches are cultural landmarks more than active worship sites.