A
great apartment in Prague
-- writes Cristina from London, England --
I’ve just returned from Prague and was fortunate to stay
in an apartment in a delightful area three tram stops from the
famous Historical Centre. Staying here we felt that we had an
insight into the real Prague where the prices in restaurants
and shops were suited to the locals and not just 'wealthy tourists'.
The best tour we went on was run by Katelina who leads small
groups on 'alternative walks' to the Old Jewish Town and around
authentic markets and residential areas ($US12). She spent over
three hours with us, answering all our questions and giving
us a huge amount of good information in a very light-hearted
way. Katelina starts daily from the steps of the Rudolfinum
at 1.30 or 3.30. Her contact number is +420 608 748569 if you
need it. In a city which gets over six million visitors a year
it's a real treat to be able to get under the veneer and in
touch with the heart of Prague. Apartment rental website: http://www.accommodation-prague-cz.com
Enjoy everybody!
ED. NOTE: Our readers have sent in many other
suggestions for excellent women-friendly guides around the world.
You can read this list at: http://www.journeywoman.com/travel101/guides_worldwide.htm
Knit
one purl one on long flights -- writes Cindy
from Sacramento, USA -- I would like to pass along
this tip to other JourneyWomen who knit. I use plastic needles
which are now considered OK to take on planes. Often other women
who knit will come over and talk to me about their own handiwork
projects. This is a great way to meet other travellers, to keep
busy while in the boarding area, to pass the time on an overseas
flight and to finally finish a project that you haven't been
able to get to in months.
ED. NOTE: I tested this theory on two international
flights and I, too, wasn't stopped by security. A word of caution,
though -- Don't get so engrossed with your knitting when you're
waiting to board that someone walks off with one of your bags.
I always use the old trick of tying my suitcase and camera to
my cart with a scarf. This way I can concentrate on what I'm
doing and no one can casually pick up my bag and walk away.
Read 'Twelve Ways to Fool Thieves as you Travel.' http://www.journeywoman.com/travel101/twelve_ways_to_trick.html
Yummy
brunch in New York City -- writes Terry
from Washington, DC, USA --If you find yourself in
New York City, treat yourself to a meal at Norma's in Le Parker
Meridien Hotel, 118 W 57th St. Breakfast is all they serve,
and they serve it until 3 pm, every day. And what breakfasts
they are! Picture two-inch thick French Toast, waffles stuffed
with fruit and topped with fruit and surrounded by more fruit,
lobster frittata with caviar...well, you get the picture. They
start you off with a shot glass of the smoothie of the day and
finish off with a small bag of dried, crispy orange slices.
In between, you get more calories than you care to count, but
oh, what a way to blow your diet! It's definitely pricey, but
considering that you can eat enough for breakfast AND lunch,
you can justify it to yourself. And of course you will walk
all those calories off on the way to MOMA, the Met, the Guggenheim...
Have fun everybody!
ED. NOTE: Read lots more yummy tips about New
York at: http://www.journeywoman.com/girltalk/girl_talk_nyc.html
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