Prague - Returning Home

My two months in Prague were probably some of the most transformative months I have had over the past year or two. I have been able to learn A LOT about myself as a growing adult and as someone who was physically disconnected from their home and everyone they know. Sometimes it felt like the end would never come and all I wanted to do was go home, other times I wish time would freeze and I could just stay in a few choice moments for as long as I could. Now, reflecting back on my time in Prague, I have the following advice to give to any future travelers.

• Always try to walk if you can. Prague is a walking city and you get to see lots of dogs on your walk (they really like dogs there).
• Don't just be friends with your roommates. There are so many great people coming from other places around the world as well as the local people. Try your best to talk to someone you normally wouldn't. 
• Yes... you are legal to drink, but don't do it all the time. Some of my classmates would go out almost every night and well, it just looked exhausting. The club scene can be pretty active but you can also buy CHEAP drinks at the grocery store and do a night in with your friends. 
• Bring any snacks with you that you REALLY love. I love hot Cheetos. Does anyone in the city carry hot Cheetos? The answer is no :( 
• Go to Sunset Hill. It is this great park near Vinohradska that always brings the prettiest sunsets. 
• Travel to a country on the weekend. There are 3 or 4 within a 4 hour bus ride of you. 
• You don't have to keep in close contact with your friends back home. They are doing there thing and you are doing yours. You will be together again eventually, so don't get distracted trying to keep in touch and just enjoy where you are in the moment
• There are cat cafes and a dog bar! If you are an animal lover, you should definitely go to those. 
• Don't forget to travel to the other cities in the Czech Republic. Brno is supposed to have a beautiful Library. Decin has a beautiful hike and the place where they filmed part of Narnia. Cesky Krumlov is the fairytale city for a reason. 
• Just remember you are in a different place and to treat everything with respect. 
• When people stare, its not weird, it is just a normal thing to do
• Frowning is also normal. The general culture is more negative. 
• Eat Czech food! Its pretty good so step out of your comfort level! 
• Mlovite Anglicky? (mloveeteh anglisky) Do you know English?
• Hesky pez. Muzu si ho pohladit (hesky pez. mudgu see hoe pole-lah-dit)Nice dog, Can I pet it

I hope these tips help! Coming home wasn't too bad of a transition except I would want to say things in Czech lol. Here are some pictures from my snapchat memories of my travels ◡̈  they are really random, sorry.