By El Burro on Friday, August 09, 2002 - 10:28 am: Edit |
Hello chaps, my first day at ClubHombre so an introduction is in order. Best way I know how is by posting one of my old trip reports. How about Prague? Although this visit was over a year ago I expect that the scene has not changed that much, maybe pricing has increased a touch.
Christmas Adventures in Praha
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Just back from a Christmas trip to Prague, probably my last as a tourist. I thoroughly enjoyed myself but have mixed feelings about the scene over there. No doubt it is far superior to my native UK and, say Amsterdam, however I did find it quite commercial and not quite what I'm looking for on my travels. My last trip focused on the Clubs, this time I decided to extensively explore the Privát scene (local apartments) as well.
I found 2 types of Priváts, those with independent ladies working alone and others with a number of ladies either working together (2 to 4) or on a shift basis. Certainly covered some ground on my quest (tram, metro, bus & on foot) and got through 3 phone cards. Visited about a dozen places from one end of the city to the other. Hourly rates varied between 1000 - 2500 Kc with absolutely no correlation between price and service/looks. My best encounters were at the 1000Kc joints!
Priváts advertise in the Volny cas (section 2) of the daily paper Announce available at kiosks. Unfortunately the paper was not issued during Xmas week so I had to rely on the online version:
http://www.annonce.cz/
……and two excellent websites covering the Czech scene:
Escort Online Cz: http://www.escort.cz/index.html
Prague Ladies: http://www.cz-ladies.com/home_engl.htm
Contact details, and in most cases photos, for all establishments and ladies mentioned in this report can be found on these sites.
ACCOMMODATION
Finding a place to stay over Xmas at the last minute was a real struggle, it seems to be one of the most popular times to visit Prague. If you're planning a trip over a holiday season then book early.
I eventually found an apartment through http://www.gue.cz , there are plenty of Czech accommodation agencies on the net but these were the only guys that could sort me out with only a week's notice at the busiest time of year. The place I had was pretty grim in a very bleak decrepit apartment block giving you that "special East European experience". Very conveniently located in Podskalská (Prague 2) close to the river and right on the outskirts of the city centre, trams and metro nearby although most days I walked into town. Although “lived in” it was clean, comfortable and most importantly warm. There were also a couple of great neighbourhood pubs/restaurants nearby. For me staying at an apartment with it's own bathroom, kitchen etc is preferable to a hotel.
For those on a real tight budget there are a few hostels right in the city centre running at about US$6/night. You'll find the through this site http://www.hostelworld.com/reservations.php
Also here are some other Cz hotel sites
http://www.pragueiguide.com/accommodation/hotelbook.htm
http://www.hotels-in-prague.cz/
http://www.travel.cz/
MY DIARY
Costs quoted below are all Czech Crowns.
Boxing Day:
Arrive in Prague around lunchtime and met a really nice chap from the accommodation agency who drove me to the apartment. As I mentioned the apartment was warm and fit for purpose however quite an old dreary building so didn’t take me long to fit in…..lol. Unpack pretty quick and embark on my quest.
Panic! Apart from the tourist quarter Prague appears to be closed on Boxing day!! Eventually find a shop open and purchase a phone card and 7 day transport pass (250Kc). Start phoning around the Priváts to try and find some early afternoon company but discover that either no one’s home or the few that are cannot speak any English. If anyone’s tried to phone a Czech or Russian speaking girl you’ll understand that it is virtually impossible to make any sense of address that’s quoted to you! Feeling pretty frustrated I start delving into my downloaded internet notes to see if I have any addresses. Find one that could be an address with some German notes alongside and is shown on my map as being close to the centre (contact tel I found out later is 0604 34 44 89). OK, could be a possibility. I make my way over there and by process of elimination have a reasonable idea which apartment doorbell could provide me access to some carnal activity. There followed a few anxious moments wondering if this was the right place. Then some female babbling in Russian on the intercom. Still unsure whether she was a working girl I ask “Can I come in?”. She doesn’t understand, babbling continues! Shit! But eventually the buzzer sounds and the doorlock is released. I'm in!!! But where the hell is the apartment, which one of the 7 floors? I wander around aimlessly and find a pretty girl in the corridor whom I’m sure must be the girl on the intercom. I smile and say hello, she smiles back. I hang around like a lemon waiting for her to show me into an apartment. She looks at me curiously, shit – it dawns on me that she is just an innocent bystander. I move on an eventually find a cute semi-clad blonde girl peeping through a cracked doorway. She scowls so I know I’ve found the place. Boy, have I found the place – 4 cute Ukranian girls (see photos on Prague Ladies, IDs 121 & 446 ) greet me when I get inside. What a relief in more ways than one. As it turns out this experience was typical of what I was to encounter over the next 5 days although I did improve. Anyway I select the girl with the biggest smile and enjoy a most pleasant hour in her company for 1200Kc.
Suitably relieved to get the first encounter out of the way I leave the flat and continue my adventure. However the afternoon proves fruitless. I decide I’d have better possibilities if I find some Clubs (Clubs in Prague range from small neighbourhood brothels with a bar etc up to very swish nightclubs with sauna, cabaret, relax rooms & up to 30 ladies). So trudge around the city seeking out a few of the smaller clubs however find them all to be closed.
Eventually I give up and enjoy an evening in my local bars on Podskalská. However as the night drags on I start feeling restless, how can I come all the way to Prague and settle for only 1 shag on the first day? So I head over to the centre almost desperate enough to succumb to the temptation of the hardcore Turkish streetgirls. However I’m strong enough to resist and decide to jump on the metro and head north to the Sex Park (metro station Vltatavská on line C), turn left out of station and is 10 minute walk along the river. Essentially the Sex Park is an entertainment complex with sex shops, peep shows, video booths and most importantly an indoor window scene similar to a mini Amsterdam RLD. There’s a 20Kc fee to gain entrance via a soccer style turnstyle. I arrive around 11pm and go “window shopping”. Most of the girls are attractive, some stunning. I choose the most beautiful slim busty lady I could find, early 20s. She seems friendly enough so I pay my 1000Kc for 30 minutes nudey prod games (she offered 2000Kc for the hour and I understand most window girls offer a quickie for 500Kc). She certainly has a kicking bod however the service was somewhat mechanical as one would expect from such an environment. When the 30 mins was up I head home for an early night with the intention of having a riot tomorrow.
Day 2 – Naughty Czechs, Ukranians & Old Flames
Wake at 9am to make an early Sanuking start. Quick glass of Gluvine in Wenceslas Square for brekky then tram it over to Flora where I know there are a handful of Priváts. Similar confusion to yesterday gaining access to apartments but I do hit the ground running! Found a really sexy blonde Czech lady at Privát Sára who really knows how to entertain a gent for an hour – cost 1800Kc. Actually I think Lenka (see photos on Escort Cz) looks a lot better in the flesh than the photos.
After some difficulties at other Priváts around here and meeting some girls I simply didn’t fancy I take a tram down to Budejovicka on line C (Prague 4) to find a pretty busty blonde lady I’ve seen advertising on Prague Ladies (IDs 483, 318, 646), (her English is very good so was able to get good directions on the phone). Found her apartment and rang the bell, she popped her head out of the window to inform me she was busy and asked me to call back in 10 minutes. She certainly seemed very friendly however looked somewhat older than appears on her photos. As I walk over to a café I mull over what to do and decide to pass so go back to yesterday’s Ukranians and have a splendid time with another of this particularly cute household. Later I dine at my local pub where my attempts at communication by sign language are becoming notorious. When the dumplings and Pilsner have settled I give Flora another crack and meet an absolute angel, Nicol, at Privát Martina (see photo on Escort Cz) who cannot be resisted for only 1000Kc for the hour. She is a really sweet girl but a little tame in bed, mind you as I was to find out this is not uncommon for Prague  I’m not done for the evening and take some more trams over to a favourite club of mine, Marthy on Seifertova, Prague 3. Here I met the lovely Eva, the most sweetest of ladies, long soft strawberry blonde hair, face of an angel and voluptuous body. We settled down to a cuddle in the bar and about 30 mins later disappeared into the relax room for an hour at 2800Kc (clubs are more expensive than Priváts). This turned out to be unquestionable the highlight of my trip as it was also on my first trip. 100% girlfriend attention reminiscent of what you can encounter in LOS.
Afterwards I popped into another favourite club Ariadne just for a pilsner and a reccy before having a nightcap at my local neighbourhood brothel Angels Club where I reluctantly had to knock back an extremely affectionate lady (see photo) as my early evening girlfriend had left me more than satisfied.
Day 3 – Moravian Work Out
Woke a bit later today knowing that I wouldn’t have problems seeking out company now I’m in the swing. After a Wenceslas brunch I indulge in a lunchtime session at another Ukranian flat (Privát Aneta) on Slezská in Prague 2, this time with a pretty blonde (see photo on Escort Cz). Although our encounter starts off on a very businesslike footing Natalia eventually warms to me and a satisfactory hour was concluded 1200Kc. However afterwards I was feeling in need of a post Xmas workout so seek out a “fitness instructor” at a Privát called Jessica Non Stop at Husitská up in Prague 3. Maybe not the Health Club you’d expect, especially with a big welcoming bowl of delicious choccy pastries set out for the guests. I did get into some trouble with my Moravian host Kamila (see photo on Escort Cz) for devouring half the bowl when she went for her shower. Well my fitness was most beneficial, all for 1600Kc.
After a feast of gourmet Czech food served to me by the kilo I strolled over to Ariadne Club and found a sat myself down to let the dumplings digest. In true Eastern European style the 14 or so girls totally ignored me. It’s nothing new to me in this part of the world but I still find it quite bizarre, especially as I know that most are really friendly once the ice is broken. However it seems to be the way here that the geezers have to make the first move. After a while I was getting bored sitting on my own so summoned up enough nerve to approach the most beautiful girl in the joint, a dusky slim voluptuous 21 year old Czech girl, Karolina, with the biggest eyes. In these situations you’re never quite sure how the girl will respond, if she comes across cold you can feel pretty silly turning her down as it was you that initiated contact. Much more straightforward in The land of Smiles where the girls approach you. In my experience if you chase a girl in LOS you’re likely to have a poor encounter. Anyway, back to the story. Fortunately Karolina was really sweet to me and therefore wasn’t long before we were upstairs getting to know eachother over the next 60 minutes, 2000Kc. Another highlight, although not quite the total girlfriend experience she was most affectionate and quite obliging.
The night was still young so I jumped on a train and travelled to the very end on the metro line C at Haje to find Lotus Club. This is one of Prague’s top clubs & one I’d intended visiting for some time. I’d acquired a discount coupon so avoided the 500Kc entry fee. Again I was totally ignored by the 15 beautiful girls (quite a few absolute beauties) around the club as I sat up at the bar. They claimed to have a cabaret but all I saw was the girls taking it in turns to dance around a bit (normal disco style) around the central dance floor fully clothed. No matter, cabaret is not my thing – I’m more of a player than spectator. For about an hour I was considering whether to splash out the excessive 3600Kc for company. Well I didn’t really hit it off with any of these ice maidens so paid my tab and got the hell out. Time for a quick nightcap at Gentlemen’s Club before turning in. Located at Chodska 2 in Prague 2. I walked from I.P.Pavlova but took a tram back to save my poor old legs. This is a small club, very nice inside but only a few plain looking ladies when I was there (around midnight on a weekday). No entry fee, hourly rate quoted was 2500Kc. I understand there is a discount coupon available for this place too. Unfortunately none of the ladies met my criteria for investing in an hour of their private company.
Day 4 – The Ultimate Breast Fest !
I don’t have many days like these. Unfortunately! So where do I start? OK, with Tereasa, a friendly fair haired Czech girl with a size 4 chest. Don’t ask me what size 4 means, it appears to be the local system for categorising the dimensions of working girl’s funbags; all I can tell you was that they were impressive. Well not quite a girlfriendlike hour for my 2000Kc but plenty of fun.
Next another Tereasa in the Privát around the corner in Flora (Privát Martina). A 19 year old with beautiful dark tanned silky skin, face of an angel and such a pert body with ample pert boobs. Really really beautiful but sorry, no photo on the websites that I could find. Shame but the service was quite mechanical however I think it was worth the 1000Kc hourly rate of just to see this girl naked. And the doggy style exertions were more than satisfying!
Well I’m now most definitely in breast mode and remember that there is a petit buxom Ukranian from the Privát I visited on Days 1 & 2 whom I haven’t had the pleasure of seeing naked. The girls were giggling when I showed up for the 3rd time in 4 days to see another of their contingent. Anyway Nadia turned out to be the best of all. Barely 4’11” I’d guess, short blonde hair and, from what I could tell through her shirt, a more that interesting figure. When she slipped off her top I realised why I’d come to Prague. Absolutely awesome. Large, firm and on such a petit bod. 1400Kc invested in an hour of pure indulgence.
Onwards and upwards! After dinner I’d thought I’d follow up a glowing recommendation for Simone I’d found on a message board (02 227-123-09, 0602 367-785). I’d had a little difficulty arranging an appointment with her, especially as we had no common language. Eventually I got to see her at her flat and my initial impression was to politely walk. She was much more mature than I’d expected, in her 40s, although she did look quite fit. I’m really not that bothered about mature ladies, especially those older than me…lol, however she’d gone to great lengths to accommodate me so I felt obliged to go through with it. Anyway for only 1000Kc wat had I got to lose? And she was extremely friendly, opening a bottle of wine when I arrived. It was then that I suffered the attack of the Hound of the Baskervilles (a loving greeting from Simona’s “cute” mut leaving me wounded and in need of bandaging etc…..lol). The scene that followed was like something out of a sitcom, exaggerated by our inability to communicate with eachother. After I was patched up we got down to business. As I lay on my front and received a really expert massage for the next 40 minutes, not quite up to Thai Trad standards but surprisingly good. Then I heard her slip off her nightgown and felt that lovely warm feeling as she commenced a body-body massage. Hang about, this isn’t the body of a 40 year old, feels far too smooth and firm! I was getting quite aroused and had to turn around. I couldn’t believe my eyes, her body didn’t match her face. Really trim with an incredible large soft pair of breasts. Not as pert as a young woman’s but a lovely shape and in no way saggy. Well I was soon buried in there and eventually finished with a soapy tit wank as sex was not on her agenda. Technically this was probably the most proficient lady I met on this trip, just goes to show how appearances can be deceptive.
Afterwards I felt a regular night out was called for and was tempted into a Merengue / Salsa bar in Wencelas by a cute Latina. Had a lot of fun here trying it on with the Hispanic dancers but no joy here. On to a few bars but the sight of all these beautiful Czech girls around me set the juices flowing. No apparent freelancer action so I headed to the infamous Arena Disco where it has been known to find ladies of the night. Some freelancers around the bar however none really grabbed my attention, I chatted with most and they seemed a pretty hardcore bunch. They were also asking silly money, US$100, which I suspect would have given more of a ST rather than LT. I couldn’t imagine any of these babes hanging around your hotel much after 8am if they hadn’t already slipped away into the shadows while you slept.
So last port of call for the night was Ariadne Club, a banker! My sweetheart of the previous day was absent which I was quite pleased about as it gave me free range of the other ladies. Not that I would have not enjoyed another session with her. Just by chance the most beautiful girl present sat next to me, a 20 year old red head with pale skin, slender voluptuous body and angelic face. I grabbed the opportunity and was pleased to discover she spoke some English and furthermore was an absolute sweetheart. My 2000Kc was soon handed over and we were in the shower together. Now this was verging on a girlfriend encounter but she did hold back a little. Never mind, really affectionate and a gorgeous body and perky puffy bits in just the right places. What an end to a sanuking day!
Day 5 – A game of 2 halves !
A long lie in after yesterday’s rampage. The breakfast and, of course, a Privát! But what a Privát experience it was! I went back to a favourite flat (Privát Martiina again) and was knocked out when I was greeted by an incredibly busty young Moravian woman. It seems the Breast Fest is continuing. I wish I could adequately describe the vision afore me. About 5’5” of pure sex. Slender slender figure hugged by jeans and a tight white tee-shirt containing an unfeasibly large chest. Selva invited me in and served me a drink. After chatting for 15 mins she enquired if I’d like to stay. She was damn right I would, was there any doubt. Man when she slipped her top my jaw dropped, I’ve never seen anything quite like it in all my years. In fact she was too large in the chest department if that can be possible. When I started exploring I discovered that chest was a little soft although not saggy so not as impressive as my pocket rocket Ukranian of yesterday. However her figure was spot on. Our hour was a delight although she did lack a little in technique and affection although she was most obliging in providing my 1000Kc‘s worth.
OK, so that was the “good half”. I’m afraid to say things went downhill from here. Did a bit if sightseeing in the afternoon and really wanted to spend some time in the regular bars and discos at night. So after dinner I chose to go back to Flora where I’d find a couple of Priváts for quickies. First I was disappointed to find only Cony (see photo on Escort Cz & ID 210 on Prague Ladies) at Privát Martina I visited, I’d hoped there’d be another girl here however Cony explained she’d been taken ill. OK, I had little time and few options so decided on a 30 minute session (my only sub-hour Privát encounter on the trip) for 700Kc, although I didn’t fancy her Cony did have a “dirty” look about her so thought maybe it would be fun. Unfortunately it was a mistake, she’s a friendly lady alright but not my type and the encounter turned into a non event. Never mind, it only cost just over a tenner (UK).
Next round the corner to Lucemburská 12 (ID 619, 489 & others on Prague Ladies) and found an incredibly beautiful lady, early 20s, long wavy black hair, tall slim and voluptuous and beautiful face. Absolutely my type. However I got a bad vibe while chatting to her and sensed she may be a right madam. However, what to do, no time to go anywhere else and my last night in Prague. So against better judgement I handed over for 2000Kc an hour service. My fears were proved when she returned from the shower and lay alongside me completely disinterested. Everything seemed too much effort as she lay on one elbow. She grabbed the old fella with one handed and started yanking it about, wondering why I wasn’t becoming aroused to fit the condom. I given up hope of reasoning with her and tried to make the best of it however was greeted with comments such as “don’t kiss my breasts” etc. Well I thought the best thing was to cut my losses, missionary was the only position available to me so I got the job done. 20 minutes and it was over as she walked away to shower. I had no interest in prolonging the encounter but thought I raise the contractual agreement we had for a 1 hour service (I haven’t experienced any other lady in Prague trying to cut short the session). She didn’t see the funny side when I enquired whether Czech time worked on a different system to rest of Europe. To have some fun I set my stall out to stay in the bedroom for the agreed hour watching MTV. The wind-up was working as she got more and more agitating, going in and out to chat with her colleague, plus I could hear the phone ringing with other punters trying to make appointments. This didn’t go on too long as I noticed her making a call, I feared she making be contacting some mafioso types. My cue to exit, the point had been made. So I dressed and left without a word. This experience will be noted on the Czech message boards. Such a shame as she is such a looker and not the way I wanted to conclude my sanuking in Prague.
! ADVICE – avoid Lucemburská 12 !
However I did have a great evening afterwards around the bars and discos, most of it lost to the memory due to influence of the outstanding Czech brews. Though I do recall an hour or so spent in disco U Zlateho Stromu, I was tempted there by promising reports on the net of freelancers and one reporter claiming “impossible to get back to your hotel room on your own”. I guess things much have changed, I left on my own! The place was crowded, maybe a ratio of 10:1 geezers to girls. I did notice a couple of particularly rough looking ladies older than the average age in the disco, I guess they were on the game.
Day 6: New Year’s Eve – They think it’s all over !
It probably is unless I get a business trip to Prague in the future. Any more Sanuk trips to this part of the world for me in the future will be a little further east, maybe Mart’s beloved Latvia or possibly Estonia.
Nothing of Sanuking importance to report on my last day, caught the flight at noon and was in my local singing the New Year in with the best of them.
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Just for the record here is a very brief report I posted following my first trip to Prague in early 2000.
Just back from my first trip to The Republic. What an amazing city! Picture postcard scenery, terrific nightlife, ridiculously cheap beer and the most beautiful women.
Although my visit was mainly social I did manage to do plenty of “”research!” From my short experience I would definitely say that Prague is in a league above Amsterdam. Not sure it is the best European destination I’ve encountered, time only allowed me to explore leads I gathered from various Czech sites.
TOP CLUBS (K5)
There are several high quality clubs in Prague normally with 20 to 30 girls. Usually these places have a bar with a show (striptease, cabaret, lapdancing) and have private rooms and sauna etc. Prices are generally high by Czech standards, rates for 1 hour with girl being £50-75, catering for tourists or wealthy businessmen. The place I visited was called K5 close to the centre, entrance fee £9. Most of the girls working here were absolutely stunning. I was particularly taken by a gorgeous 18 year old dusky Czech girl who was on stage doing an incredibly sexy routine. I couldn’t leave the club without having a private dance with her in the Jacuzzi. Fantastic!
SMALL CLUBS
There are numerous smaller clubs around Prague, some being simply flats or houses. I paid a few visits to Adriane Club right in the centre, daytime hourly rate £28, nightly rate £38/hour. Enjoyed the company of 2 lovely young busty Czech girls. Another place (Marthy Club) will be etched on my memory for many years. I spent a very passionate hour in the company of an incredibly pretty student.
ATLAS CLUB
This is a large city centre club with very raunchy shows. When I visited the place was very crowded with tourists including a few British stag parties. Ratio of punters to girls was not to my liking although I did manage to hook-up with the prettiest girl there! Rates lower than K5 but atmosphere was not quite as good. Not too keen on the noisy atmosphere here.
FREELANCERS
Went to Arena disco. Bizarre! The place was packed with young tourists many totally oblivious to the 30 or so working girls plying their trade around the bar areas. Needless to say it didn’t take me long to suss out the situation. Unfortunately I didn’t get a good vibe from any of the girls I chatted to here so left empty handed. I got the impression many were hustlers, certainly they were asking extortionate rates compared to the clubs.
I did hook up with a freelancer I met an open air hamburger bar one night. She took me to a local apartment block where we rented a room for a couple of hours. Very pleasant.
I noticed street girls all over the place late at night / early morning. Although I did indulge with my hamburger bar girl I’m not really into the street scene so avoided these girls.
Just back from a Xmas trip to Prague, probably my last as a tourist. I thoroughly enjoyed myself but have mixed feelings about the scene over there. No doubt it is far superior to UK and, say Amsterdam, however I did find it quite commercial and not quite what I'm looking for on my travels. My last trip focused on the Clubs, this time I decided to extensively explore the Privát scene (local apartments) as well.
I found 2 types of Priváts, those with independent ladies working alone and others with a number of ladies either working together (2 to 4) or on a shift basis. Certainly covered some ground on my quest (tram, metro, bus & on foot) and got through 3 phone cards. Visited about a dozen places from one end of the city to the other. Hourly rates varied between 1000 - 2500 Kc with absolutely no correlation between price and service/looks. My best encounters were at the 1000Kc joints! I don't think it's appropriate to publish details of the Priváts here. I'll be pleased to e-mail info to past Global PNet contributors or guys known to me.
By the way I was pleased to see several new Prague Field Reports posted recently on clubs. However these all seemed to be on the establishments I reported after my March visit. I wonder if these is coincidence or PNet readers are following me around....lol. If it is the latter then I guess you guys need some more leads so here's some quick notes on more clubs I visited.
LOTUS CLUB
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Located a short walk from Haje Metro Station, end of Line C, 30 minute ride from centre.
This is one of Prague's top clubs. I acquired a coupon so avoided the 500Kc entry fee. Lotus is certainly a very smart place although a little smaller than K5. About a dozen women when I arrived, most very beautiful who totally ignored me in true Eastern European style as I sat up at the bar. It seems that the onus is on the blokes to make the approaches in this part of the world. Anyway the hourly rate is 4000Kc, less 10% with coupon.
GENTLEMAN'S CLUB
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Located at Chodska 2 in Prague 2. I walked from I.P.Pavlova but took a tram back to save my poor old legs. This is a small club, very nice inside but only a few plain looking ladies when I was there (around midnight on a weekday). No entry fee, hourly rate quoted was 2500Kc. I understand there is a discount coupon available for this place too.
ANGEL CLUB
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This is a small neighbourhood club in Neklanova 14 (Prague 2) which was very close to my apartment. Again very plushly furnished. Only 2 ladies (both plain) present during my visit (1am on a weekday). Didn't enquire on rates.
JESSICA NON-STOP
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In Prague 3 at Hustitská 17. To me this seemed more like a Privát rather than a club. It does have a bar but is only an upstairs flat in an apartment block with 1 lady working at any one time. I met quite an attractive blonde who provided me with a most pleasant hour. If I recall correctly the rate was 1700Kc.
OLD FAVOURITES
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I made it back to MARTHY CLUB and had an absolutely wonderful time with the girl I met on my first trip. Also paid a few return visits to ARIADNE which for me remains the best value club in town with a reasonable selection of attractive ladies. Although it is a first class establishment I resisted the temptation to get back to K5. I really can't justify to myself flying half wat across Europe to spend the best part of a ton on entertainment!