This is a list of resources I have found helpful in finding information for my trip.
Books
Dave Barry's Only Travel Guide You'll Ever Need. By Dave Barry.
New York: Fawcett Columbine, 1991. Print
- This satirical book on travel probably isn't the most useful for information, but it does make for a good laugh on the plane, in a car, or when the stress of packing is overwhelming.
Rick Steves' Prague and the Czech Republic. By Rick Steves and Honza Vihan.
N.p.: Avalon Travel, 2012. Print.
- Rick Steves has a great collection of travel books. I found this one very helpful in learning a little about the history, geography, and blended cultures in the Czech Republic.
Oakland: Lonely Planet Publications, 2012. Print.
- This book is part of the well-reknowned Lonely Planet series. It does have great information on navigating the city as well as expected prices for the various sites. The restaurants it suggests tend to be a little more expensive than some of the local sites, but it is a very user friendly resource and has helped me plan several day trips.
- Secretary of State Madeline Albright's personal story of her families escape from the Nazi invasion, followed by counts of her relatives that were killed in the holocaust, has been both a fascinating read and a great Bohemian history lesson. Albright relays stories of Prague's history going back to its founding in the 8th Century, through the Communist Invasion following WWII.
"Central Intelligence Agency." CIA-The World Factbook. Central Intelligence Agency, 20 Dec. 2012. Web. 06 Jan. 2013. https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ez.html.
- The CIA's website provides great information on the demographics of countries all over the world
- A great website that explains the adaption process to living abroad.
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