Ahoj Clemmie,
The LTC and I spent four fantastic days in Prague and what a surprise! I didn’t know what to expect, LTC had heard “good stuff” from some of his colleagues but given the hardcore group he hangs with, I was leery. I needn’t have worried, as it turns out. 
The first thing you notice about Prague is how big and sprawling it is; not unusual for a city of 1.2 million, excluding the tourists. The next thing is the architecture – baroque, art nouveau, gothic, Romanesque…take your pick, it exists here. There’s even (at least) one very cool cubist, and a grows-on-you deconstructive building in the mix. It’s nearly overwhelming. And the views from everywhere are jaw dropping. We learned (from our friendly and informative driver,) this is due to the fact that Prague was mostly spared bombing during WWII. I dare say it’s more Paris than Paris, and at a fraction of the price. (Yes, I can hear Parisians screaming.) 
For those of you considering the expat life, I can report that in addition to the extreme affordability of the city, you will find it easy to assimilate given most people speak English (some better than me,) and within a day it’s simple to navigate. Even if you aren’t a public transport type, taxis are cheap. And clean! Restaurants of all types are plentiful although leafy greens aren’t exactly a forte here. We did happen upon an outdoor market so veg can be found, it just doesn’t figure prominently in their cuisine. 
We covered a good part of the city, but I can further report four days is not enough. The palace complex alone could eat up a day, and I’d happily burn a day in the Jewish Quarter shopping and hanging at the multiple champagne bars. Despite the density of the city, there are lovely parks and green areas – Petrin Hill even includes Prague’s version of the Eiffel Tower, built two years after the original. (More French tears…) We did manage to squeeze in a couple of boat rides on the river, one day, one night, and despite its touristy nature, it’s a pleasant (and less crowded) way to view the city. 
We thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of our visit. I get the feeling the Czech people are proud, happy, and happy to be a free and independent people. They talk a bit about the years of communism and it’s nothing they want to return to – nor the time under Austro Hungarian rule. I’m very impressed by the progress and optimism of this young, (and really old,) vibrant city. I highly recommend s visit if you find yourself traveling to Europe. 
Oh! And their beer is very good!