American Woman contemplating move to Czech Republic seeks information

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Hey,
I am moving to Prague from Texas on March 16. I'm 30. Single girl, no kids. Just needing/wanting a major life change. Planning to teach English. I've already started some networking with "friends" to try and get to know people before I move. What are you wanting to do there? Work?
I'm doing the TEFL Certification once I get there. Then will find a teaching job. I've looked at places to live online for a while now, but may just wait til I get there and look. Maybe stay at a hotel for the first week.

Hope to hear back soon!
Mindee

Hi, Mindee. I wouldn't stay at a hotel. It's cheaper to rent a short-term apartment. That is what I do when I visit Prague and I have always been happy with it. Renting a short-term will also give you a deeper feel for the place more quickly than if you were to stay at a hotel.

Just as importantly, it will help you learn what to avoid in a long-term apartment as well. For example, the communist-era apartments I have stayed in have no noise insulation whatsoever. Good luck!