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[DreamK]

Quick question about money. I have a trip to the area coming up.

How do most of you guys get cash, the atm of exchange houses?

I travel frequently, and I have found that there are some countries, usually less developed ones like Phillipines or DR, where you can get close to or even better than the official international exchange rate by changing cash at local exchange houses. In other countries, like Italy or France, the only way to get a good exchange rate is through the ATMs. Personally, I prefer to travel mostly with cash. With all the identity threat nowadays, I prefer to minimize electronic transactions as much as possible.

What's the deal with the Koruna?

Thanks in advance!

Luisman01 already give good advice, that exchange place (eXchange or something like that its name. Website only CZ but you can find address there still) near Clock Tower is pretty much only one tourist guides and people recommend using when changing money, that place is also recommended in Tripadvisor forums by ordinary Prague people. Other good choices are regular Czech banks or those ATM changing machines.

Just avoid those small kiosks what are all around Prague tourist areas, they usually gives worst possible rates you can get. And never change money with strangers in the streets that is well know tourist scam there!

I'm also just using cash everywhere and two trips to Prague that was best way to stay and shopping around anyway.

[Pinatubo1]

Hi Luisman01, I Know the bureau you mentioned and the street is Kaprova, but the best is Exchange Grossmann in the passage of Divadlo Palace. Another good is in Provaznicka street. Bye.

[Luisman01]

[QUOManny51nny51; 1566370]Quick question about money. I have a trip to the area coming up.

How do most of you guys get cash, the atm of exchange houses?

I travel frequently, and I have found that there are some countries, usually less developed ones like Phillipines or DR, where you can get close to or even better than the official international exchange rate by changing cash at local exchange houses. In other countries, like Italy or France, the only way to get a good exchange rate is through the ATMs. Personally, I prefer to travel mostly with cash. With all the identity threat nowadays, I prefer to minimize electronic transactions as much as possible.

Hi Manny51, it is better at locale exchange shops. Bye.

Hi Manny.

What's the deal with the Koruna?

Thanks in advance!

[/QUOTE]When in Prague, I always use a FX bureau in the city centre a short walk from Staromestka metro station (website: exchange. CZ). I find they offer the most competitive rates which are very close to official exchange rates (tip: use their VIP promo voucher available off their website). Very good buy-back rate too. Credit cards usually charge exorbitant fees when one withdraws cash from an atm so I tend to avoid that route where possible.

[Pinatubo1]

[QUOManny51nny51; 1566370]Quick question about money. I have a trip to the area coming up.

How do most of you guys get cash, the atm of exchange houses?

I travel frequently, and I have found that there are some countries, usually less developed ones like Phillipines or DR, where you can get close to or even better than the official international exchange rate by changing cash at local exchange houses. In other countries, like Italy or France, the only way to get a good exchange rate is through the ATMs. Personally, I prefer to travel mostly with cash. With all the identity threat nowadays, I prefer to minimize electronic transactions as much as possible.

Hi Manny51, it is better at locale exchange shops. Bye.

Hi Manny.

What's the deal with the Koruna?

Thanks in advance![/QUOTE]

[Manny51]

Quick question about money. I have a trip to the area coming up.

How do most of you guys get cash, the atm of exchange houses?

I travel frequently, and I have found that there are some countries, usually less developed ones like Phillipines or DR, where you can get close to or even better than the official international exchange rate by changing cash at local exchange houses. In other countries, like Italy or France, the only way to get a good exchange rate is through the ATMs. Personally, I prefer to travel mostly with cash. With all the identity threat nowadays, I prefer to minimize electronic transactions as much as possible.

What's the deal with the Koruna?

Thanks in advance!

[KeepItBurnin]

Hi guys,

Is Big Sister brothel still open or is it closed?

[TravelNExplore]

Hi,

I have an apartment booked for the end of March, apartment Vaclavsky Namesti 36, I know this place has security and reception does anyone know it this place is girl.

Many thanks

Nice location if you want to make a trip to Hot Peppers (or very central anyway). As long as she doesn't look like a bad prostitute (destroyed clothed, too much make up washed all over her face) you should not have a problem. Just meet her at the metro or at a corner outside and walk inside with her. I'm not sure with the gypsies walking just outside though as the security probable know them, but they might even have an apartment in this building as I think they mostly stand just outside. One of them is pretty cute as well (blond, curly hair) , but never been with them.

[I Am What I Am]

Hi,

I have an apartment booked for the end of March, apartment Vaclavsky Namesti 36, I know this place has security and reception does anyone know it this place is girl.

Many thanks

[Rich1962]

Hi all,

I am visiting Prague next weekend and had a great time at Escade when I was last here 15 years ago. Is this still as good as it was or can someone recommend a good safe club?

I am staying in Namesty Republic and will be free of commitments after 11pm on both nights.

Any help would be appreciated.

[Gergiev]

Thanks Gergiev,

Shame you won't be around! I'll repost when I have the exact dates near the time in May to see if anyone fancies meeting up.

Many thanks, Kevvy.

If you do take out a subscription, feel free to message me about future possibilities.

Hope it all works out - for both of you!

[Member #4557]

Yes they try to get as much money out of you as possible, but they're still honest in the way that they follow the prices listed in the menu. A lap dance without touching is 1000 czk. 1500 czk for touching for one song. Going to the back room with a stripper (no sex allowed) or buying some expensive champagne is obviously expensive, but I've never experienced some real scams in these places (Goldfingers, Hot Peppers, Cabaret Carioca). Actually I think they're a lot of fun, and don't have to be expensive at all if you're sober or remember to ask the cost for something before buying.

I've seen some documentary of other strip clubs in Prague where they scam you for real, so I'd still stick to the most known places or to places where you see other people inside. Do not take a taxi to another club as the driver will get a commission which you have to pay back to the club.

Could you please tell us what strip clubs you've been scammed at and how this happened so that other people can avoid the same?

From three clubs you write about I didn't visit just Golden fingers, next time I'll try it.

Cabrioca is not expensive, but also girls are actually not so hot. I had fun on stage with my friend, and working girls was soo rude because of it! But we was drinking some bottle of whiskey just for few money. Manager was really good and friendly when we had any problem. If they will change girl which working here or just will push them to take care of themself it will be perfect club.

Hot Peppers is really great! Soo much fun, really very, very hot girls, nice, funny when you talk with them, waitress was there everytimes we needed her, even club was full. And she was also good looking. For me only one small miss is that 90% of girls have silicones. But that 10% are just WOW! And this I can say as woman! And on begin, when I ask for non alcoholic drink weitress told immediately that this drink cost 400czk if its okay. And finally drink which wasn't just mix of juice for high price, mostly applied in night clubs (gentlemens club) where are sometimes girls just pushed to drink it with clients. Hot Peppers is definetely great place and I will come back again.

I agree with you that best is just ask, finally who cares what this waitress thinks about you, still better then after great night be turned out by bill.

[TravelNExplore]

Watch out of these strip bars who try to scam you. Almost all strip clubs in centre are the type that tries to scam people. I lost over 500 euros.

Yes they try to get as much money out of you as possible, but they're still honest in the way that they follow the prices listed in the menu. A lap dance without touching is 1000 czk. 1500 czk for touching for one song. Going to the back room with a stripper (no sex allowed) or buying some expensive champagne is obviously expensive, but I've never experienced some real scams in these places (Goldfingers, Hot Peppers, Cabaret Carioca). Actually I think they're a lot of fun, and don't have to be expensive at all if you're sober or remember to ask the cost for something before buying.

I've seen some documentary of other strip clubs in Prague where they scam you for real, so I'd still stick to the most known places or to places where you see other people inside. Do not take a taxi to another club as the driver will get a commission which you have to pay back to the club.

Could you please tell us what strip clubs you've been scammed at and how this happened so that other people can avoid the same?

[Westside2003]

Going to Prague in June. Tell me, what was the scam?

If it's like other scams, they hit you up with a large bill for lady drinks and they threaten you with a bouncer. Avoid any strip club in EU with no customers.

[Rockhunter]

Going to Prague in June. Tell me, what was the scam?

[Wushuwuu]

Watch out of these strip bars who try to scam you. Almost all strip clubs in centre are the type that tries to scam people. I lost over 500 euros.