A beautiful, yet unswimmable sea

It's common knowledge that the Dead Sea, thanks to its salinity, helps you float and has a healing effect. But that doesn't mean it is an ideal place for a two-week vacation. Bathing is almost impossible, as you can't really swim in the sea. Salt and mud will definitely be good for your body, helping with skin problems in particular, but the time you should be spending in the water is limited. It contains 21 minerals, 12 of which are not found in any other sea. Up to 250 g of salt can be found in one liter of water.

Equally beneficial is the sun that shines here for more than 300 days a year, and the air, saturated with healing minerals.

There's a risk that it will be gone in 30 years!

Unfortunately, this miracle is slowly disappearing from the map of the world. Its surface drops nearly by a meter every year and it threatens to evaporate altogether by 2050. Four years ago, Israel, Jordan, and Palestine concluded an agreement and they want to bring water from the Red Sea to the Dead Sea through underground pipelines, simultaneously improving drinking water supplies in the area. The project is to be completed in 2021 and will cost about $10 billion (220 billion of Czech crowns).

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What you may not have known

The Dead Sea is situated 400 meters below sea level and it's the lowest point on Earth. Its age is estimated at 3 million years. Its surface spans across 1050 km², it is 75 km long and 360 meters deep.​​The sea belongs to both Jordan and Israel and can be visited every year. During the coldest winter months, the average daily temperatures are around 17 °C, while in the summer, they usually reach 35 °C.

1. Travelling by metro

Prague: Prague Metro has been operating since 1974 and works like a watch. You get everywhere quickly and comfortably. Disadvantage for tourists? Often unclear signs of entrances and exits!

Paris: Metro is older and authentic, has the highest number of stations (470). Long delays are common. I'm sure you train your figure here, many stations still don't have an escalator and the stairs are endless.

2. Walking around

Prague: A walk through historic Prague has a unique flavour. You can walk on foot. Disadvantage? Crowds and too many tourists.

Paris: It's more hectic. The number of monuments, parks, squares, temples, galleries and museums is endless. You feel like you will never see everything. And if you want to, it will cost you a lot of effort. Here you have to rely on public transport or taxis.

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3. People in the streets

Prague: You see the difference with Paris at first glance, though it is better every year. More than a luxury outfit in Prague, a well-chilled beer with rich foam is more important!

Paris: You will be amazed by the harmonious Parisian women's outfits and the elegant style of the local young men. Not for nothing is Paris the capital of fashion!

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4. Eating options

Prague: In addition to the typical Czechs, you will find a wide range of quality and healthy restaurants or bistros. Vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free milk is a Prague hit!

Paris: White baguette above all. The dishes include fat cow's milk, quality butter and cream sauce. Parisians also eat late in the evening.

5. Speaking in a foreign language

Prague: You can speak English almost everywhere. Even the old lady in the newspaper shop is trying.

Paris: For luxury services and restaurants, you can expect fluent English. Usually on the street and outside the centre you can only speak French. They are very proud of it!