What to pack for Prague in September

A UV index of 5.0 burns exposed skin even on cloudy September days.

Glare bounces off the Vltava and wet cobblestones throughout the day.

Check ankles and, if there's a dog, paws and ears every night.

Blisters form fast on cobblestone streets when shoes don't fit quite right.

This country runs on Type C or E. Get one with USB-C so you're not fighting over the single outlet.

One outlet per hotel room charges nothing while you're out exploring all day.

Set it up before you land. Signal drops for long stretches outside cities.

Flights to Prague allow carry-on only, and checked bags cost extra.

Walking the city center all day means backpack straps dig into shoulders by evening.

Fits the overhead on every airline that matters. Skip the checked-bag line entirely.

Nine rain days mean damp air clings to skin and clothes stay wet longer.

Tap water is safe but carrying a bottle beats queuing at cafes between sights.

One brick charges the laptop, phone, and camera.

Hotel and cafe wifi is shared with everyone else in the building. A VPN keeps your banking and email to yourself.

International travel means luggage moves through many hands on the way to your room.

Nine days here means laundry happens mid-trip, so clothes need sorting by type.

Guesthouses charge per wash and detergent packets weigh almost nothing.

Sixteen kilometers per hour wind makes street noise constant in the old town squares.

Twelve hours of daylight means the sun tracks across your eyes from morning to evening.

Public restrooms are sparse in the old town and soap isn't always there.

Outlets in guesthouses are few and far between, so short cables reach from one.

A few phrases go a long way. Ten minutes a day before you leave is plenty.

Border crossings within Europe still require your passport at random checkpoints.

Shared hostels and budget hotels have unsecured lockers in common areas.

Bathroom hooks are rare and counter space is nonexistent in budget rooms.

Tram noise starts at 4 a.m. when the first cars rattle past.