http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/ Welcome to Been there. Your tips on the places you know - that you love, live in or have just visited - are what make this guide. http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34125 Their boutique offers everyday, wearable clothes for women with a sharp, sophisticated edge. As well as their dressier collection, their thin cotton T-shirts, offered in a rainbow of shades, are particular favourites - essential summer staples.
Well worth checking out if shopping centrally.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34125 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33498 This bright white, airy, almost clinical space is a refreshing change to some of the more traditional Czech gift stores in central Prague and is still a great place to pick up a souvenir. How about a stylish Czech made mechanical pencil by Versatil or a Merkur construction set?
There’s a lovely café with outside seating, where you can admire your purchases afterwards. Oh yes, and a world class museum of contemporary art is downstairs. Just in case.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33498 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/32941 This delightful shop, tucked away on an arcade leading off Wenceslas Square, seems to hark back to a time where nice young ladies donned hats and gloves each day before leaving the house. Perhaps this is due to its impressive stock of TONAK hats – world renowned felt hats of the highest quality. TONAK is a Czech manufacturer with a legacy stretching back to the mid-19th century, which is borne out in all of its creations.
Model Praha stocks top hats, fedoras, ladies headwear (suitable for weddings and the races) and a small selection of fur.
The ladies who work here are charmingly patient, and speak enough English for everyone to get by without too much difficulty.
A great place to invest in a little piece of Czech fashion history, starting at a very reasonable 450 czk.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/32941 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/32502 Like a much-loved teddy bear, local favourite Dobra Trafika is a little worn around the edges, which makes local residents love it even more.
The menu includes several pages of teas and coffees, cakes and delicious stuffed pitta breads, at cheap-as-chips prices.
Delightfully scruffy, living-room-cosy and great value.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/32502 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/31523 The Item boasts a good range of vintage clothing lovingly restored by its American owner-dressmakers. This charming boutique also has its own 'house label' Kiss My Valentine, through which designers turn colourful 50s and 60s dresses into more contemporary items and create replica party dresses from luxurious Italian fabrics. A good range of accessories including clutches, jewellery and headpieces.
A lovely shop for a splurge.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/31523 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/31236 Enjoy brilliant fresh coffee in the non-smoking café (with small outside terrace) behind the shop. Different fresh soups and main meals are available daily (if you weren’t hungry when you arrived, the wonderful smells emanating from the kitchen will probably entice you) and a good range of cakes.
The shop sells a good range of organic produce including locally produced vegetables and organic meat.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/31236 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/31234 On winter evenings it’s a lovely place to go with friends for wine of varying prices but consistently good quality. Many are available by the glass. During the summer, sit in the peaceful courtyard at the back of the restaurant for al fresco dining.
The evening menu is very good but the real bonus is the daily lunch menu - choose between two and three courses, with or without wine, and you will have change from 200CZK.
Expect European cuisine with a twist of Czech including duck, rabbit and dumplings.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/31234 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/28064 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/28064 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24497
A huge sprawling outdoor market, you'll find broken electronics, piles of clothes, paintings, communist items, furniture, jugs, quirky souvenirs, jewellery, and the odd amazing antique find for a Czech price.

It's 20 czk you pay in at the turnstile (under a euro) and well worth the finds.

Get there early (7am-2pm) and bring a phrase book so you can haggle with Czech prices. Don't expect English.

There's also plenty of sausage stalls and trailer-bars when you want to stop for a beer (pivo).]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24497 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17626
However, we got a tip from a local shop owner to go to Chodov Shopping Centrum - it was ok -great if you are looking for Zara, M&S etc. There were a few Czech shops - again it was the same price as home but if you don't mind this - it is worth a trip for all those shopaholics!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17626 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9276 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9276 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3257
Just around the corner, in a new shopping mall, you can find both Carrefour and M&S!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3257 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3034 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3034 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/363 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/363