Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Just the FAQs, Please
Whom do I call in case of emergency?
Dial 112 for medical or other emergencies and 158 for police.
What if my credit card is stolen?
Act immediately. See “Damage Control for Lost Cards,” page
12, for instructions.
How do I make a phone call to, within, and from the Czech
Republic?
For detailed dialing instructions, refer to page 281.
How can I get tourist information about my destination?
Contact the Czech Republic's national tourist information
office in the US (see page 273), or offices in virtually every
destination covered in this topic. Note that Tourist Information
is abbreviated
“TI”
in this topic.
What's the best way to pack?
Light. For a recommended packing list, see page 295.
Does Rick have other resources that could help me?
For info on Rick's guidebooks, public television series, free
audiotours, public radio show, website, guided tours, travel
bags, accessories, and railpasses, see page 274.
Are there any updates to this guidebook?
Check www.ricksteves.com/update for changes to the most
recent edition of this topic.
Can you recommend any good books or movies for my trip?
For suggestions, see pages 277-278.
Do you have information on driving, train travel, and
flights?
See “Transportation” on page 284.
How much do I tip?
Relatively little. For tips on tipping, see page 13.
Will I get a student or senior discount?
While discounts are not listed in this topic, youths (under 18)
and students (with International Student Identity Cards) often
get discounts—but only by asking. To get a teacher or student
ID card, visit www.statravel.com or www.isic.org.
How can I get a VAT refund on major purchases?
See the details on page 14.
Does the Czech Republic use the metric system?
Yes. A liter is about a quart, four to a gallon. A kilometer is six-
tenths of a mile. I figure kilometers to miles by cutting them in
half and adding back 10 percent of the original (120 km: 60 +
12 = 72 miles, 300 km: 150 + 30 = 180 miles). For more metric
conversions, see page 293.
