Cultures all over the world have their unique Christmas superstitions. The Czech Republic is known for being one of the … More
Tag: Czech
Burčák: Why Do Czech’s Drink Wine Before It’s “Ready”?
Burčák, also known as young wine, is a popular late summer/early fall beverage in various European countries. But Burčák is … More
International Beer Day: August 7th
Today is International Beer Day! Imagine my frustration learning that my birthday, August 6th, is National Root Beer Float Day … More
Burning the Witches on April 30th: Czech Holiday
Burning the Witches is a popular holiday in the Czech Republic that takes place on April 30th. Despite the negative … More
Easter Pussy Willow Whips: Czech Tradition
In the past few weeks I have had dozens of views on my article about nudity in the Czech Republic. … More
Insects on the Menu – Entomophagy in Prague
Jiskra loves to experiment with food and began cooking with insects five years ago. The lunch menu was much more extensive than the average insect tasting with mealworms, crickets, grasshoppers and cockroaches on offer. You could eat a three-course cricket meal with crickets in the soup as well as the typically-Czech fried cheese but also covered in chocolate as dessert…
CZECH CHRISTMAS MARKETS 2016
It’s finally that time of year again! Follow the scent of roasted chestnuts and mulled wine to one of Prague’s … More
FOFOLA AND OTHER CZECH YOUTUBE SENSATIONS
Czechs are commonly teased for living in the past; but while local radio stations are still playing hits from 2005, … More
Easter in the Czech Republic
Easter is a popular Christian holiday celebrated by many around the world. However according to the 2010 Eurobarometer Poll, Czech Republic is … More
Alena Wilson makes little black dresses for real women
Czech fashion designer Alena Wilson finds inspiration, in clients and models who are all “real women.” The 37 year old’s … More