Our favorite Web links and the best local media.
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Web Links:
Prague Information Service
Basic information about accommodations, what to see and do, and other essential tourist resources. www.pis.cz
Prague and Czech Maps
Online mapping service covering Prague and the entire country. Czech language only so use Czech spellings, i.e., “Praha” for Prague, when typing in addresses. www.mapy.cz
Prague Public Transportation
Routes, schedules, fares for all Prague public transportation, including metros, trams, and buses. Helpful route planner. www.dpp.cz
Jizdnirady
Complete online timetable for buses, trains, and planes to and from Prague. Great for planning getaways. Use Czech spellings when typing in destinations. jizdnirady.idnes.cz
Prague TV
Complete listings for cinemas, concerts, exhibitions, parties, and clubs. Online classifieds and real estate. prague.tv
Expats
Online bulletin board aimed at English-speaking expats and visitors. Includes business and service listings, restaurant reviews, classifieds, and a jobs board. www.expats.cz
Multilingual Dictionary
Instantly translate words from English to Czech and vice versa. Also works with French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, and German. www.slovnik.cz
Czech Please
Highly entertaining and idiosyncratic food blog about Prague maintained by a U.S. expat known only as “Brewsta.” czechoutchannel.blogspot.com
Local Media:
The Prague Daily Monitor
Online newspaper covering news, business, culture, and sports. Good restaurant reviews and lifestyle features. www.praguemonitor.com
The Prague Post
News and current events from Prague’s weekly English-language newspaper. Decent cultural listings, and movie and restaurant reviews. www.praguepost.com
Czech Business Weekly
Business and economics newspaper, including some human interest and cultural stories. www.cbw.cz
Radio Prague
The English-language service of Czech public radio. Good source for local news and features; listen online or download podcasts. www.radio.cz
Provokator
Alternative online magazine focusing on music, art, culture, and commentary. http://provokator.org
