Czech Republic The Vltava River under the moonlight. The Prague Castle. There is nothing quite like the glow of watching this magical castle while sitting at one of the many cafes overlooking the river at night. Prague is the obvious go to destination in Czech Republic, and has been a mecca for Amerian travelers for years. It was one of the first destinations for those exploring Eastern Europe. McDonalds, Kmart and a slew of Americanized bars soon followed. This migration from the west has also opened up many teach abroad opportunities. There are probably more places to work in Prague for teachers than the rest of Europe. Highlights: Charles Bridge before or after all the crowds get there … Prague Castle – take the stairs just like in the old days … Old Town Square … Jewish Ghetto … Try Olomouc cheese in the city with the same name … Visit expats at the Legends bar, Americans at Jo’s bar (great nachos), or locals at U hrocha (The Hippo) … Not on Euro yet so still a great deal … Best time to visit: April to June What it costs: Student Airfare: $350 New York to Prague 7 nights in a hostel: $98 in Prague Can of Coke: $1.18 Exchange rate: $1 US = 23.8 CZK Student Traveler travel in Czech Republic home page Student Traveler articles on Czech Republic: Study Abroad: University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC), Center for International Education Experiences (CIEE), SUNY New Paltz, American Institute Foreign Study (AIFS), Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA), International Partnership Service Learning (IPSL), School International Training (SIT), NYU Study Abroad, CET Academic Program Language Schools: Prague Schools, Languages Abroad Teach Abroad: TEFL Worldwide Prague, TEFL International, Bridge TEFL, Oxford TEFL, I – to – I, Language Corps, TEFL Job Placement, Work Abroad: Earthwatch Institute, Volunteers for Peace, International Partnership Service Learning (IPSL), Adventure Travel: Contiki Holidays, Top Deck

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Feature Articles One Cheesy Czech Town   The last thing I wanted to before I got to Olomouc was eat cheese that reeked of unwashed feet.

Top Picks The Czech Republic and neighboring southern Poland are located in the centre of the European continent. After years of communism they are becoming increasingly popular as tourist destinations, offering visitors a glimpse of a bygone era and a feeling of blossoming bohemia. Traveler Justine Shapiro starts her journey in the Czech capital Prague. Traveling north through Teplice to indulge in the beautiful spa town of Karlovy. After spending the night in a medieval castle she crosses the border into Poland where she visits the historic city of Krakow. She ends her journey in Zahopane and the beautiful Tatras mountains. Visit our website to purchase the Video of this destination (not available on DVD yet). What makes traveling with Contiki different is not only that we take 18-35 year old travelers from around the world to the most desirable destinations, but we also encourage them to experience these places in a completely unique and subjective way. Find out about Contiki today! Call 1-866-CONTIKI or go to Contiki.com For travelers with a yearning to get off the beaten track, Intrepid opens up a whole new world in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Australasia. With a huge variety of travel styles available, Intrepid travelers explore the world's most amazing places discovering real people, real cultures and having incredible real life experiences along the way. For details go to www.intrepidtravel.com Study abroad with "Your Gateway to the World" - USAC!  Our programs expose you to Spanish, French, Italian, German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Basque languages and other courses including culture, art history, business, political science, anthropology, ecology and more. We also provide tours and arrange housing. For FREE catalogs go to www.usac.unr.edu