Puzzleology

Tips for Visiting Budapest, Prague, and Berlin

August 28, 2009 at 7:59 am | Posted in General | 3 Comments
Tags: berlin, budapest, prague, travel

1. Buy the 1.5 L bottles of water from the supermarket. They’re much cheaper ($0.50) that what you find in restaurants ($5).

2. Many public places charge for restroom use — find restrooms in hotels, restaurants, and department stores.

3. Don’t use the tour bus groups unless you’re really lazy and don’t care about good commentary. The walking tours allow for closer conversation with the tour guide and In Berlin, in the summer time, go on the famous walk from Insider Tours led by Brian. He’ll make every other tour guide seem uninformed and unenthusiastic.

4. First class is pretty much the same as second class on trains from Budapest to Prauge, so they are not worth the upgrade. On German trains, they are different.

5. Brush up on your European history. These cities have rich histories and knowing them before hand will allow you to appreciate them better. This is especially true for Berlin, which does not have the same beautiful views that Prague or Budapest have.

6. On trains, sharing a compartment is a great way to meet locals and get some insider tips on what to see and where to eat.