Affordable Prague charms adults and teens alike
By Eileen Ogintz
Tribune Media Services
(Tribune Media Services) — Another day, another castle. But no one’s complaining.
Not in Prague, which many now call The Paris of the East. It’s crowded with tourists on this brilliant summer day.
Prague, of course, is the capital of the Czech Republic and has been an intersection of continental merchant routes for centuries. And this year, according to a new survey from www.tripadvisor.com, it tops the list of the best European bargain cities, ahead of London, Paris, Lisbon and Budapest.
If you thought Europe was too pricey, think again. With the U.S. dollar stronger than it was last year and with cheap airfares, this may be the summer to visit. Prague especially is guaranteed to be a hit with young visitors, including the two teens I’m traveling with. “Prague has so much more to offer than people expect,” one local mom tells me. And she’s right.
