Hi,

I´m planning a trip to Czech Republic, and Slovakia - and Austria (at least Vienna) - too, during January of 2009.

I´ve already visited the Czech Republic website and know that some places may be closed in the winter season, but the snow may make it amends for some landscapes. Well, anyway, I would like to know what are the the inresting places, the 'clichés' and the 'different' one to visit in Prague and in other cities and in the countryside. 

In Prague I know that there is the Jewish Neighbourhood, the Old Town, the Karl´s Bridge, the Botanic Garden...

By the way, is the Alchemists street, in Prague, a good place to visit? Does it have any special meaning, or only the name? I´ve read that Kafka lived there for a while, but I didn´t find any information about the name of the street, if it has an historycal meaning of alchemists, wizards, whatever.

How much does one spend per day in Prague with 'average' comfort? And how many days do you suggest? 

 My Czech friend also told me that it is worth to stay out of Prague, but near, because it is cheaper. She mentioned Cesky Budejovic (if I´m not mistaken). What do you think about?

The official website says that the means of transportation are very good inside Czech Republic, but, you know, it is the country´s offical website, of course they wouldn´t write there "Our trains and bus are slower than a turtle", so is it really easy to go from a place to another?  

 Well, I think I´ve done already too many questions ^^

Thank you ivery much in advance for any response

Good bye.: