Europe

Vienna is a historic city. First, a pivotal battle between the Ottoman Empire and Western Europe was fought in 1683, and then, during the second world war, significant support to Hitler came from Vienna. Some tips for the first-timers The dominant spoken language is German, but it is not hard to find English speakers. Public transport is great and a 24-hour pass costs 8 Euros. Most of the good spots are near the city center, so don’t stay too far away. Toilets inside shopping malls, big grocery stores, and restaurants are usually free. Outside ones charge 0.5 Euro. Which museum to see Vienna is full of museums, and one can spend a week just checking out the museums. Entry cost varies from 4 Euros to 20 Euros. I would recommend deciding what you want to see and make a decision based on that. I was not interested in checking out natural history or art museums since they are similar to the museums I have seen before. Therefore, I picked “Museum of Art Fakes” and “Museum of Abortion and Contraception.” Both unusual and unique to Vienna. ...

Prague, or “Praha” in Chezch, is probably the most famous city in Eastern Europe. The city boasts medical castles, museums, and quite a few quirky attractions. Some tips for first timers The local currency is the Czech Crowns, and many shops are cash-only. Toilets are paid even at cafes like Starbucks. Free ones are usually available at the Restaurants. Do try Doughnut ice-cream cones. They are not native to Prague but a cliché food item to eat at this point. Day 1 Start your day with walking tours; I did Old Town & Jewish Quarter Tour at noon followed by Charles Bridge & Prague Castle Tour, two hours each. The two tours would cover a big chunk of the history and the culture of Prague. ...