Amrita Rao: The Czech Republic is amazing

Amrita Rao made a dull debut with Ab Ke Baras before she was relaunched in the campus flick, Ishq Vishq, where her girl-next-door image caught the fancy of moviegoers.

She tasted big success with the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Main Hoon Na and was the lead heroine in Sooraj Barjatya's runaway hit, Vivah, where her pairing with Shahid Kapur became the talk of the town.

Recently, she shed her simple-girl image and reinvented herself with a glamorous look in My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves.

Favourite holiday destination: The Czech Republic

I think the Czech Republic is an amazing country and Prague, its capital, has to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

The city has a long history dating back to prehistoric times. No wonder the historic centre of Prague has been included in the Unesco list of World Heritage Sites.

I fell in love with the castles, churches, bridges, buildings and the cobbled streets. I loved walking on the Charles Bridge, built over Vltava River, and I recommend a visit to Prague to all those who love travelling.

Memorable moments in the Czech Republic

I had a pure and divine experience when I visited one of the churches in Prague, as it was serene and relaxing in there.

What not to do in the Czech

Do not forget to carry warm clothes, especially if it is winter.

Three must-haves on a holiday

I carry my iPod as I am a music freak; a handbag containing some essentials and a digital camera.

Any other favourite destination

Any other European country would also be fascinating, if not for anything else, for the wonderful climate and beauty.

Abdulla Mahmood is a UAE-based freelance journalist