Travel Fails & Taxi Scammers in the Czech Republic

An intense travel day taking the train from Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic to the smaller town of Karlovy Vary in the western part of the country near the German border.
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[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I checked taxi prices in Prague and this is what I found online: "The basic fee is Kč40.00, the kilometer price is Kč28.00." Based on that the 4.4 kilometer ride to my hotel should have been around 163 koruna. Edit: A couple other things in response to some of the comments. No need to get a powerbank, my laptop does that and I often use it to charge the phone. I think it drained especially quickly because of the cold. And you can't replace the battery on that particular phone. I took it to a repair shop in the US once and they said the battery can't be replaced because it can't be removed. So getting a new phone is the way to go.

[@jvk5013]

While in baltic countries you shoulfd absolutely use Bolt. Works in other countries too. Similar to uber, but cheaper.

[@PavelD83]

It should be something like that even with Bolt, but I suspect the guy took advantage of the fact you just flagged him down without putting it though the app? If you get Bolt through the app, the price is displayed before the confirmation, same as Uber. The fact that the app displays the price is the reason Bolt driver does not have to have the meter...

[@sgcattlantis]

I looked it up, not sure if u used KVTaxi. From the train station to your hotel, which is far from the city center by the way, you should have paid about 220 ,- CZK, as we say dumm tourist fee is 2x the price. They/you wont bother with calling the police or file charges, ruins the vacation. Basically, an iron rule is to ALWAYS use public transport, while in the Czech Republic, only tourists use a taxi or uber or bolt. It gets you ANYWHERE. One of the best and densest networks in the world. For more info watch this chanell: www.youtube.com/@HONESTGUIDE

[@borisstefanov2983]

You are paying 30€ for a steak with potatoes and water, not even wine or beer, and you are not complaining! That's a ripoff. But 17€ for a convenient taxi ride is a "scam" according to you. Gabriel, as a world traveler you are acting cheap.

[@PavelD83]

@@borisstefanov2983 he’s absolutely correct, this was a rip off. Should’ve been charged about 50% of what he paid

[@janakotrcova2790]

I like that you always choose the positive from every precarious situation.Enjoy Vary,Gabriel!😊

[@vaultkeeper2]

I recommend using Bolt in the Czech Republic! It's a European alternative to Uber and works the exact same way with always honest and local prices. Karlovy Vary is an amazingly beautiful town!

[@vitalitihomirov5781]

Agree. Bolt in Estonia works perfectly.

[@PavelD83]

When you use it with the app. As I understand it, he just flagged the guy down (because dead phone), so the guy immediately went into the "tip off the tourist who doesn't know any better" mode. If he used the app, it couldn't have happened

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

@@PavelD83 I didn't get a ride with the Bolt car actually. That was a little confusing because I showed the car and then next clip I was in a taxi. But the Bolt car passed me without stopping, I waited there for quite a while longer without filming, didn't see another taxi, then walked back to the train station and got the taxi there.

[@DMUSA536]

Karlovy Vary is beautiful and interesting. Stopped there in 2018

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

@@DMUSA536 It's gorgeous, will show the town in the next video.

[@alanbercovitz3657]

The beers you drank from a can are absolutely nothing like the Pilsner Urquell and Budvar you can get in a proper Czech pub which are delivered straight from the breweries and transported/kept in specially designed tanks. While I am not familiar with the brand you had at the train station it was likely transported/stored in the same manner.

[@andrewbanks1076]

Should be taking the metro.Also for destinations within a few hours distance you should take the Flixbus from Florenc bus station. Much more chill.

[@Imotepth]

Taxi scams are destroying taxi services. Some time ago I was asking for a taxi price in Bulgaria for a 5km ride... 60 leva 😱 (30€). That moment I stopped wondering why nobody was around the taxi stands, why the busses were overfilled and why there were so many mini car trains going every few minutes (witch did shake you like washing mashine, but did cost 5 leva for same distance).

[@StartLivingNow1963]

Another Awesome Adventure Thank You Gabriel🙂❤👍

[@RG-cz1tc]

Gabriel, I appreciate you showing that even an experienced traveller has challenges,you keep an upbeat attitude when it happens! After a few days of it though, you just want to find a destination that is familiar and get some rest and good hikes with good weather.

[@spacedog_80]

Next weekend is going to be sunny and summer temperatures again. This arctic snap should be gone.

[@jackallen83]

Yesssirrr

[@DeputyDog-mh1yo]

Broheem, you have the best taxi fails on YT. 👍

[@timtense]

Being a scammer seems be a requirement to become a taxi driver anywhere in the world. Karlovy Vary is a great place though. I've been there a few years ago and had a great time!

[@JennyGunner-ge3lz]

Seems you were between a rock and a hard place regarding the taxi fare. No other choices of transport. Given the cold weather and the exhaustion from travelling, definitely not worth haggling over. Great to inform your viewers about scams though. Nice hotel, enjoy the hot springs and scenery. Cheers to a good beer there 🍺

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Cheers! 🍺✌️

[@michellesteinbeiss-bryan7366]

Never made it to Karlovy Vary, but wanted to go there. Very much looking forward to seeing your videos from there.

[@JohnVogel-dt9uf]

The busker at 6:50 or so is performing "You Are The Everything" by R.E.M. Great song and great band!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I see, didn't catch that at the time. Not a huge REM fan myself, but they have a few good tunes.

[@Thesimonwales]

I always enjoy hearing about what music you are listening to.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Cool. 👍

[@YetAnotherVisaRun]

It looks COLD! 🥶Hopefully it'll warm up where you are !

[@flysky6248]

Unfortunately scammers are everywhere,enjoy your travels Gabriel.

[@annieis300]

Physical Graffiti is my fav too... I still have my double album from the 70's! I used to play them over and over... good times! 😊😊😊

[@homobohemicus]

Flagging down a cab isn't really a thing in Prague and other cities. Some can be seen by taxi stands, however the absolute majority of passengers simply call or order a car online. And regarding trains, there's the so-called "One ticket", where you get one for the destination regardless of the operator or time of day

[@vitkrivan9380]

Also an insight to Karlovy Vary-the city and the region itself in general is the poorest in the whole country, so even though the historical city center is stunning, the other parts of that city and region are definitely not doing that great(that reflects even the attitude of those taxi drivers trying to scam anyone-and believe me, he would even want to scam Czechs). The richer parts of the country are definetely the center, southern parts and then area around Brno in Moravia. Silesia is a coal miners area which isnt really doing that great either since basically of the coal mines are shut down.

[@korvasieni]

There are free maps for bus and tram routes, both in paper and even online. You can find the number of the tram that takes you to the train station for example. It was funny though when you took the wrong tram twice. "Oh no, it's taking a turn to the right like yesterday". Great content! 👍😀

[@IceGuts]

I would never recommend using a taxi when in Czech Republic. Bolt = yes, Uber = yes, tram, train, bus = yes Taxi = NO

[@stevemcgowen]

I take so many taxis in Prague. I use the apps taxi companies have, though, or call them. Cheaper than Bolt.

[@miguelmelchior986]

Taxi drivers.. i wont even start.., great video 🤘

[@DMUSA536]

Looking forward to this. We were there in 2018. Very rich looking center. We wanted to park there but were told only residents and guests. Parked up top and walked down a steep hill and of course walked back up.

[@StolenOne]

All smiles, how very cool.

[@biswajitdutta3225]

HI GABE, NICE TO FOLLOW U. APPRECIATE HOW U AVOIDED THE TAXI DRIVER N WALKED YR WAY. U ARE A REAL HIKER. THANKS.

[@mariuspopescu284]

I went to Karlovy vary by bus and it was faster than by train.

[@mancuniamancunia9212]

Can’t sell Budweiser in Czech Republic and budva in the states. Been so many legal battles over the years with naming rights etc etc…..if you’ve ever watched the honest guide KZbin channel he explains it all perfectly. He’s a local Czech guy and he exposes scams in Prague etc etc. really good and informative channel

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Good to know. Here's the link from your other comment so that it's in the same place: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budweiser_trademark_dispute

[@carolinacadabra8278]

Do you use Rome to Rio? It shows bus from Prague station to Karpov Vary 1.5 hours and cheaper than the train. Also there were 2 trains. One at 13:23 and one at 13:28. You caught the best one, faster with no change. Not having a phone is killer!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Yes, I use Rome2Rio sometimes, fairly good site, not entirely reliable all the time.

[@diarmuidlong5540]

Wow, just seems like a lot of hassle , but as you well know, there are always days like this. Safe travels, kind regards, Diarmuid

[@adey-1974]

Hey Gabby thank you for bringing us viewers the awesome content, being disabled and poor, your videos show me what the world is like from a tourists perspective, thanks Gaby.

[@daaapru4693]

First time seeing you go through some travel fails! Having a dead phone sucks! Similar thing happened to me in Vienna last year and I ended up making an hour long walk because I didn’t want to pay the ridiculous taxi price. Just a part of the experience though.

[@KenMathTeacher]

Gabriel, I think you should do a travel fails compilation video :) I know I have my fair share of travel fails.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I have actually, sort of, see here: www.youtube.com/@GabrielTravelerVideos/search?query=travel%20bloopers

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

THE ROVER IS A KILLER TUNE !

[@BhutWhut]

Hey Gabe, what are your plans for upgrading your phone? Considering all of your travels it seems that you'd want a new phone with a more capable battery 🔋?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Yes, that is on the do list.

[@Tydrix]

It's the adventure and privilege of traveling. Sometimes you have to pay the tourist price. Thanks for showing the good and the bad.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Yes indeed.

[@travelvideos]

Why don't you use Bolt for taxi, which is like European Uber? Also, wrong app for maps. I usually use app where I can download offline, where I can see hiking trails, altitude etc.

[@Dr.Mzungu]

Because that would be too easy

[@myexplorations5961]

Which app do you use for maps?

[@ppilihP]

​@@myexplorations5961maps me works offline

[@israel_started_it_ALL_in_1948]

Epic breakdown

[@norair2590]

Gabriel Karlovy Vary is a famous place. American movie "Last Holiday" was shut there.In 30 days we are going to stay Grand Hotel Pupp. You gonna like the city center I am sure.Enjoy your journey my friend.

[@stevemcgowen]

The same hotel was also the casino hotel in Casino Royale.

[@LouisJones-wv8pi]

Hi Gabe I really enjoy your videos Ever thought of travelling Southern Africa?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Yes. ✌️

[@charalambosm]

About the trains in the Czech Republic you should check if it is a direct route or a slow one with multiple stops.... popular destinations usually have a more direct line with less or no stops... 3 hours from Prague to Karlovy Vary is too long... you could have probably waited a little while longer at the station and gotten on the next fast train...

[@dnesor]

Presence is supposedly Jimmy Page’s favorite Led Zeppelin album. My favorite is the first one for sure. Great series…I’ll have to get myself to the Czech Republic

[@MrCastleJohnny]

how much does your whole travel set weigh? rucksack and daypack all together?

[@emazonreviews6269]

2,000 kilos

[@bangkok_as_is]

man, that taxi scam does remind of that in almaty, indeed, unbelievable. also, just thought you might want to invest in a new phone/ powerbank? great video, anyways. stay safe, cheers!

[@carolinacadabra8278]

Always carry a power bank!

[@jtkachlmeier]

Medieval Times! Wait! That's not Chicago! Lol cool place!

[@stevemcgowen]

These vids are great because they show novice tourists what not to do.

[@czabatrans4420]

It’s great to see you Gabriel! When visiting Slovakia I would most definitely recommend visiting the Tatra mountains. You can take a tram ( Zubačka ) from Štrba to Štrbské Pleso. It’s like a small Swiss paradise but much cheaper. From there you can go to Tatranská Lomnica where you can take a cable car to the Lomnický Štít, an observatory at the peak of the High Tatra Mountains. Good Luck!

[@Ojstra]

I was there last year and it was surely a paradise in High Tatras, nice memories, especially from Lomnicky štit. I also had a swimming pool in Hotel Sorea Uran (Tatranska Lomnica). But there are also some other interesting things in Slovakia like Orava Castle (staging of Nosferatu 1922 movie, near Liptovsky Mikulaš), village Čičmany with mysteriously painted houses, Bojnice Castle, nice cities of Trenčin and Košice, also Spiš Castle between Poprad and Košice is very big and authentic medieval ... Surely a hidden gem of Europe, country of Slovakia.

[@czabatrans4420]

@@Ojstra I agree! Make sure you pre-book tickets for the 3rd and final gondola up to the peak! You can book them online before you go and I would suggest it as we saw many people trying to get tickets that day and was sold out. The final gondola is quite small so sells out fast, also the facilities at the top can only hold so many at a time but it's awesome up there, there is a little cafe where you can get food and drink and places to walk around and out off past the edge for photos.

[@BhutWhut]

Gabe enjoys adventure and a wee bit of chaos, no advance bookings, yeah, nothing in advance. ​@@czabatrans4420

[@Ojstra]

@@czabatrans4420 , yes, when I was there a year ago, I booked the 3rd gondola (from Skalnate Pleso to Lomnicky Štit) on Gopass site like a week before I went there at the beginning of August. If Gabriel goes there in the middle of May, it won't be packed yet so much and maybe he can book later, depending on weather.

[@ludfx4yyc403]

💡👍Brilliant !!

[@pleasantjourneys]

My Dutch wife as a teenager had a Czech woman basketball player from Karlo Vivari stay with her family back in the day 😂

[@glenn8272]

Such beautiful old buildings adorned by tastelss tagging/grffitti. It detracts from the whole beauty of the place IMHO. Great video though yet again Gabe

[@creayoga]

Taxi scams are pretty universal. In airports the scammers often wait by baggage claims to try to snag customers who don't realize there are official taxi stands outside. I guess if I were in that situation shown in the video, I would offer them the fair price and see what they say. My favorite Zep albums are their second and Physical Graffiti.

[@teritran_theTurtleTraveler]

Gabriel, regarding beers, have you been to Pilsen (Plzen), the birthplace of the pilsner? I have tried pilsner and I liked it (I don't consider myself a beer drinker, haha...

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I might go there next.

[@Ojstra]

Really nice town of Karlovy Vary, good to see you are there. Not only in today's Czech Republic, it was also one of the most important spa centres in Austria Hungary and after WW2 with the most prominent film festival east of Iron Curtain (just like it was Sopot, Poland for music). The Czech herb liquor becherovka originates from there, too. However, 3 hours train ride (instead of normal 1) and taxi scam - I hope that it never repeats on this trip. At least there are hot springs in the cold weather, just like in Slovakian High Tatras.

[@eedragonr]

Tatra spirit %60 alcohol?

[@Ojstra]

@@eedragonr , this is called Tatransky čaj, meaning Tatra Tea. :D

[@eedragonr]

@@Ojstra thank you for making the things clear when they hear Tatra tea...

[@damienohare7473]

Damn taxi drivers,a few years ago I was charged €48 for a taxi from Nice airport to the hotel…….about 1.5 miles😡they had me as there was no public transport at that time of night,it’s actually shameful!

[@azdbuk]

20 years ago I remember getting a Taxi in London, and back then it was like 25$ which was a lot of money, and it literally took me around a corner!:) I just counted it as learning (London different context, I know) ... .everyone gets triggered at different things I suppose....if I get worked a bit for a few more dollars by a service worker or driver, I try not to get too bent. In this case it sounds like $8 difference between "book" price ride and actual ride. That is like one big mac. I am actually more amazed that there is a "stated' ride price and that anyone actually sticks to it. I think I am more triggered by how pricey food is now days when one travels and even when one is not traveling.

[@david1george]

From my past trips to Czechia, I was told that most of the locals use Bolt, not taxis, because there's a lot of dishonest taxis with hacked meters. I never met any locals who use Uber there. He might even charge more than 500 kcs at the end of the trip at 15:52 440 kcs at 21:10 still too much. Bolt also has a rating system on the app like Uber to deal with the scammers like this, unlike taxis.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I'll definitely keep Bolt in mind for the future. ✌️

[@annethall]

What is a trip without a taxi issue? We were in Lisbon, trying to find out hotel, grabbed a taxi who had his meter on. Funny because he drove basically in circles because our hotel was less than a mile from where we got the taxi and he drove about 5 miles or more. Got a good laugh later.

[@Deadfoot-Dan]

Same thing happened to me in Chicago last night, cab from the train to hotel was 2 miles and he drove at least 5, fat went from $5 to $10 and I didn’t care, he was fun talking to

[@thechubbytrekker8603]

I don't know how long you tend to stay in Karlovy Vary, but there is a beautiful Russian Orthodox church near the town center.

[@MsFerzila]

Gabriel, if I knew. I would put you in touch with family and friends. My home country. Greetings from Canada.

[@jacobdanneskjold8472]

Cold? 😀 Ought to have stayed in the Greek islands. ❤

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I can't disagree. 😎

[@myrinaa22lalala51]

As Czech I think Greece is best part of the world 😇

[@vitalitihomirov5781]

In Yekaterinburg similar Czech trams run but in much better condition.

[@stevemcgowen]

But that’s in Mordor.

[@spacedog_80]

I wouldn't go to Pilsen just because of the brewery. Pilsen is not that interesting and you might be disappointed. If you're in the Karlovy Vary area head to the Bohemian Switzerland National Park. The weather is going to be much better on the weekend. Also I would recommend Český Krumlov, Telč, Brno for warm climate and southern moravian wineries and the nearby Moravian Karst and it's beautiful Macocha Abyss and the underground river Punkva.

[@davidbohem6524]

Hi Gab,you are the onlyone in Europe who goes from Prague to Karlsbad by train haha

[@teritran_theTurtleTraveler]

Hi Gabriel, you are so right on about experienced /seasoned traveler still make mistakes. But that's how we learn a lot from going to new places. Regarding the taxi situation, I can say that 'taxi' scams are nothing new. I once got on a taxi ride from Bangkok to the Suvarnabhumi Airport, the taxi driver turned on the meter upon me stepping into the cab. But when I arrived at the airport, I noticed he has turned off the meter sometime during the ride! So I had no idea what the heck was the real price. He ended up charged me 550 THB (approx $15 usd). I later found that price was not too much over the Bolt price. But still, it was a scam on the Cab's part. I learned from that point on I only use App like Bolt in Thailand or Uber in other countries. The apps are great since I know exactly how much I expect to pay.. Safe travel and Peace!

[@stevemcgowen]

He's an experienced traveler?

[@Deadfoot-Dan]

@@stevemcgowen uhhh… I’d say visiting 95 countries makes you slightly more than “experienced”

[@stevemcgowen]

@@Deadfoot-DanI wouldn’t know it from the videos I have seen.

[@dannyyarborough3014]

Tatra mountains in zakopane poland are amazing!!! 🇵🇱 only hr and a half from Krakow!!!

[@Ojstra]

Yes, Zakopane very good town with nice tradition but High Tatra mountains are even more amazing and higher on the Slovakian side (with Lomnicky štit the main atrraction as a cable car and Štrbske Pleso with a lake). Gerlachovsky štit, the highest mountain in Slovakia with 2,654 m, is even the highest in all of the Carpathians.

[@LouisJones-wv8pi]

Hi Gabe I really like your videos Have you ever considered travelling to southern africa.

[@TravelingEddie]

Gabriel it happens to the best of us even after years of travel experience. I always carry a power bank with me for those pickles. Led Zeppelin has so many good songs. Kashmir is my fave.😎😎

[@oscargomez6993]

YOU DONT HAVE to take a train to Karlovy vary from Prague..Just take red line on metro.Get off on Florence station who join also the yellow line and take a German company bus mane flexi bus and in one hour you will be in Karlovy Vary

[@jiritoman7563]

FLIX bus

[@oscargomez6993]

@@jiritoman7563 u right

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Good to know in hindsight. Probably would have done that if I'd known the train would take so long. But it was a pretty ride at least so no regrets.

[@user-mn6sq3is4t]

Same happens in Goa as well they are charging fu***** higher prices in India Taxi scams are same verywhere

[@Danielroams]

My crystal ball tells me that you will be in Greece by May. The Greek gods have spoken. 🙌

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

😎

[@churchofbrap876]

​@@GabrielTravelerVideos Gabriel always ends up in Greece !

[@polomorris851]

Hi Gabe, I think Karlovy Vary is Carlsbad in German. This is how Carlsbad, California got it's name, after the Karlovy Vary where you are now.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Yeah I learned that today while exploring the town, pretty interesting.

[@Ojstra]

Actually Karlsbad in German. It was majority German town prior to WW2 (with Sudeten Germans as majority) but after WW2 there is famous film festival that was the most prominent on the eastern side of the Iron Curtain (just like Sopot, Poland was the most prominent song/music festival in that area and that time in history).

[@kaczmogal]

As you are experienced with the taxi scams in some countries it is good for viewers who may be traveling to know. I will be on my 5th trip to Poland this summer and have been schooled by my cousins about what taxi’s not to take and which ones are trustworthy. Since my first trip 2017 the Polish government has cracked down hard on taxi scammers. I have had good experiences with Uber but prices have really gone up. I still find them the most reliable. The taxi issue seems problematic everywhere in Europe. While in Germany last year a taxi from my 5 star hotel would not take 2 of us the short distance to our next historic 5 star hotel because the fare was too short and not to his liking. We complained to the hotel and they got us a quick and friendly taxi apologies all around. So it seems trying to navigate taxi issues in Europe is common place.

[@andynatorSK]

Pilsner Urquell and Budvar, 2 top quality and tasty beers. Fair to say “I don’t like it” or “not to my taste” But “not worth to drink? Cmon bro. 😅

[@stevemcgowen]

Many Americans don't know what beer should taste like, because of what passes for beer in America.

[@robertdouglass235]

Pilsner Urquell, yes, I would look for it on tap. Maybe got a stale can there. Also watch out for those spiraling vortexs while traveling.😁

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

@@stevemcgowen You must be pretty new to the channel if you haven't noticed my taste in beer. ✌🍺The problem with Budvar, in my opinion, is that it tasted exactly like all the popular American beers like Budweiser, Coors, Michelob, Miller, etc. And by "tasted like" I mean it didn't really taste like anything. No offense to the great nation of Czechia intended. Try the Rufus, that was a great beer. Tons of amazing beers in Europe, I'm always trying new ones. I love ambers, red ales, stouts, trappist ales, wheat beers. Not a fan of IPAs or super average beers, which is usually the case with the most popular beer in almost every country.

[@stevemcgowen]

​@@GabrielTravelerVideos I had Rufus at the brewery in Ostrava. It's ok for a red lager. As far as pilsner style of beers, Pilsner Urquell is the standard by which all other pilsner beers are measured.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

@@stevemcgowen I might go to Pilsen, so maybe I'll get the chance to try it in the brewery. In general pilseners and lagers aren't my preference. They'll do but I prefer more unique flavors.

[@carolinacadabra8278]

I checked my weather app and Prague is 14 degrees below normal right now 🥶

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Craziness. Good thing there are hot tubs here.

[@yordanpopov]

Prague has a lot worse climate than both Portland and Seattle. That part of Europe has iffy weather the majority of the year.

[@Pidalin]

Few weeks ago, there was like 26-30°C outside for a few days. You have to expect these crazy jumps in april. 🙂

[@Pidalin]

@@yordanpopov Yes, steel sky, rain and mud for most of the year in Czech Republic.

[@PavelD83]

@@Pidalinnot really, it's just weather in April is crazy like this here

[@ClaudiaJahn-ev6hv]

Hello Gabriel, thanks for your great videos Greetings from Switzerland, it’s cold here as well😂

[@user-mn6sq3is4t]

Hello Switzerland

[@samewalt6486]

Your two back packs look heavy to lug around.Do you ever think of going lighter, maybe one carry on bag? Lots of travelers do that, makes life easier.

[@wireeye2003]

Need to buy you a portable charger bro 😊👍

[@Dr.Mzungu]

Power Bank

[@wireeye2003]

@@Dr.Mzungu correct, it's the same thing 🤗

[@projectb3117]

Why don't you visit Spa in Belgium...is famous for its spa resort/health resort. Its on top of a big hill - looking over the city of Spa. 50 year ago it was the place to be for the rich in Belgium.

[@martinskacel7614]

Richard Wagner wrote part of the opera Tannhäuser at Střekov Castle.

[@M-gq1bq]

To prevent future travel misery : 1st of May is Labour Day almost all over Europe, in case you are planning to travel on that day.

[@Venus_19786]

Hard to deal with two kinds of people. Cabi and auto mechanics

[@dadisphat6426]

The thing about Czech beer is that it sucks in cans and bottles. It’s really a beer that is meant for draft and should be as fresh as possible. The Pilsner urquell at the brewery in Plzen is completely different than the stuff in the cans, especially the unfiltered cold beer they let you taste from the barrrels on the tour. You should go there since you’re so close.

[@SBmasta441]

Pilsen is kinda boring though, not to discourage people from checking it out but I personally was not impressed. The beer factory is cool but there's not much to see besides that.

[@Ojstra]

@@SBmasta441 , I have been there and can say that the city is underrated as a whole, just as Brno is.

[@vitalitihomirov5781]

A battery bank can save discharged phone problem.

[@gurpreetsaran1426]

Hey Gabie..Why don't you hitchhike when these conditions prevail.

[@ageoflove1980]

When taking a taxi I expect to be scammed unless I know exactly what Im doing, like prepurchasing an airport transfer at an official booth inside the terminal. Other than that, its just very likely it will happen anywhere in the world. Tourists are tired, dont know the local langauge and prices, have a lot of luggage and usually dont feel comfortable enough abroad to make a fuzz, so ideal targets to overcharge. I'd say in Europe in general, never ever take a taxi, unless you are elderly, injured or otherwise incapacitated. A healthy man traveling solo does not need a taxi and the hassle thats almost always attached doesnt even make it convenient. Public transport goes absolutely everywhere in Europe, sometimes it needs some prep, sometimes a bit of a wait, but its always worth it. Oh and totally understand the problems of an old phone. Mine is about 4 years old and its starting to die slowly. However, a $30 power bank might be a solution for those pesky situations where you are suddenly lost. Just did a Google route from the Karlovy Vary trainstation to the Sanssouci resort and it shows that busline 13 takes you most of the way in just 11 minutes. Yeah pretty hard to figure that out in the fly with no internet, I get it, but still.

[@brianzoberg2494]

Kind of a strange place.

[@TribalFusion]

I've heard of Karlovy Vary but only because of the football team that I've bet on before lol

[@evacrabb5294]

Oh no, I hope you didn't go to Karlovy Vary INSTEAD of Cesky Krumlov! As far as weather, it's supposed to be 20 degrees celsius by the weekend!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

No, I still plan to go to Cesky Krumlov as well.

[@johntad751]

How about book the hotal and call them to get a shuttle?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Shuttles are usually only offered by hotels near airports.

[@dalebuckley6073]

How about a cruise ship sometime , I'd like that

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Sounds fun, I'd like to give it a try sometime.

[@dccoulthard]

You will find that the Czech and Slovak trains happen to be both the best and the worst trains at the same time. BTW, Houses of the Holy is my favorite one lol

[@wilfredotorres6628]

Hi Gabriel, it doesn't any stranger that you can't make this stuff up on some of these trips. I don't know if you have ever tried a beer called Yuengling beer it's the oldest beer in America and it tastes much better than Budweiser, but it gets no mention you see it in Pennsylvania but rare anywhere else. If you're a connoisseur, you may not be a huge fan of it most these days people are drinking IPA off the beaten path not so commercial.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I'll keep my eyes open for it.

[@robcanad]

It's supply and demand, the taxi supply was slim so the prices go up.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Fair point.

[@ziggy107]

bathrobe run, lol

[@pavelavietor1]

GREAT HOTEL SALUDOS

[@Andrij_Kozak]

Why dont you use Bolt ? Thats the alternative to Uber.

[@Dr.Mzungu]

Because he does not care, he's rich.

[@befeleme]

@@Dr.Mzungu Yeah, he's so-o-oh rich that he walks everywhere, sleeps in a cheap hotel, and $18 for a taxi ride from train station to hotel is so much for him that he throws a tantrum and makes the whole video about this. This dude is as poor as a church mouse.

[@lennaertvanhee]

I'm worried. You didn't say 'aiaiaiai' when your battery died. What happened? Miss it somehow.

[@myexplorations5961]

lol

[@davidbohem6524]

Dont commplain and use the Bolt 😂

[@user-zl1pg8kq9q]

You should get a battery case for your phone.

[@lorrainehopkins3030]

You should invest in a portable power pack for phone. You can get one for as low as $25.