Let's take a closer look at the Slav Epic - extraordinary series of paintings depicting the history of Slavs which have been the object of legal wrangling and the reason for bad blood between two…
Every schoolchild in the Czech Republic knows Babička (The Grandmother). It's the iconic work by the most famous Czech female writer Božena Němcová. It tells the story of Němcová's childhood which she spent with her grandmother…
There are so many famous Czech contemporary musicians that if we wanted to list them all at once, we could write a book. So, here goes the second part. And don't forget to check out…
Czech architecture as well as nature have often inspired international filmmakers to set their filming here. Here are some of the most popular filming locations in the Czech Republic from movies that made it even…
It is a tradition at Easter in the Czech Republic to dye eggs for decoration and also to give away to the men and boys who come to the Easter koleda. Here is a quick tutorial…
Looking for your Czech ancestors doesn't need to be difficult even if you don't speak the language and have never been to the Czech Republic. There are many digitalized genealogy resources and I've made a…
Are you a friend of barefoot walking or considering this path? We bring you 12 places for great barefoot walks around the Czech Republic. (more…)
Bramborák or cmunda is a slice of Czech culinary heaven. Bramboráky are easy to make and even easier to devour, so let us show you how to make this potato delicacy! (more…)
Czech Republic is not only a land of castles, there are also thousands of beautiful churches and chapels. This post is about the latter because there are more than a few chapels worth seeing on…
Would you like to go back in time and see how kings and peasants used to dine? Some say that the path to understanding a culture leads through its cuisine and we can't imagine a…
