Culture

Legends of Prague

We delve into Prague's mystical past

comments (1) | published 25.01.12

 

Remembering Václav Havel

David Creighton's personal tribute to the former Czech president

published 23.01.12

 

Prague Districts: Nusle - part II.

Options for families, education, sports, entertainment, and more in this...

published 19.01.12

 

2012 Czech Holiday Calendar

Mark your diaries with these public holidays

published 12.01.12

 

The Masopust carnival tradition has revived in recent years

To get one’s fill of eating and amusement ahead of the Lenten fast

published 11.01.12

 

The Story of Česká spořitelna Expat Center Bulding

Twisted Faith of Rytířská 29

comments (1) | published 9.01.12

 

Dos and Don'ts: Dating in the Czech Republic

Expats.cz gives you some advice on romance, Czech style

published 5.01.12

 

Dos and Don'ts: Police

Your rights and obligations if you ever have to deal with the authorities

comments (14) | published 5.12.11

 

Dos and Don'ts: Pharmacists and Dentists

What to do when going to the pharmacist or doctor?

published 21.11.11

 

How to Deal: Czech Mothers-in-Law

Loving a Czech man means loving his mother, too. How to survive the...

comments (7) | published 3.11.11

 

Jára Cimrman

The greatest Czech & underappreciated genius

comments (2) | published 20.10.11

 

Dos and Don'ts: Sexual Attitudes

Getting it on or not in the Czech Republic

comments (6) | published 15.09.11

 

Dos and Don'ts: Learning Czech

What to say in the Czech Republic?

comments (11) | published 15.09.11

 

Bollywood Festival 2011

Preview of this year's Indian Film Fest

published 14.09.11

 

10 Lessons We Can Learn from Czech Women

Expat men typically fall for Czech women; how can expat women compete?

comments (39) | published 5.09.11

 

Dos and Don'ts: Time

Telling time in Czech may be more difficult than expected...

comments (3) | published 8.08.11

 

Dos and Don'ts: Measurement

Metric is only part of it

published 22.07.11

 

Dos and Don'ts: Camping

Pitching a tent in the Czech Republic

comments (1) | published 11.07.11

 

Karlovy Vary International Film Festival 2011 Preview

A look at this year's film festival, July 1-9 in the spa town Karlovy Vary

comments (1) | published 26.06.11

 

Dos and Don'ts: Names

What, exactly, should you call your Czech friends and colleagues?

comments (5) | published 30.05.11

 

Dos and Don'ts: Swearing in Czech

The Rough Guide to the Czech Language

comments (9) | published 20.05.11

 

Interview with Guy Roberts, director of King Lear and As You Like It

Playing at Summer Scene at Vyšehrad from May 19th till May 28th

published 16.05.11

 

Dos and Don'ts: Going Out

What to expect from a night out on the town

comments (6) | published 13.05.11

 

Dos and Don'ts: Small Talk

A look at common interactions in the Czech Republic

comments (14) | published 4.05.11

 

DATING: 10 Reasons to Give Czech Men a Chance

comments (53) | published 21.04.11

 

Dos and Don'ts: Money

You've just arrived, your wallet stuffed with crowns, and you're...

comments (1) | published 18.04.11

 

Dos and Don'ts: Visiting the Doctor

Going to a Czech Doctor can differ in little ways

published 11.04.11

 

Dos and Don'ts: Neighbors

How to get along with the people near you. And we don't mean family.

published 1.04.11

 

Dos and Don'ts: Superstitions

What you should do to improve luck and foil evil spirits

published 28.03.11

 

Dos and Don'ts: Culinary & Medicinal Customs

It's not just manners and payments that need to be considered.

published 21.03.11

 

Dos and Don'ts: Czech Animal Sounds

What will you hear at the farm, in the forest, or at the zoo in the ČR?

comments (3) | published 14.03.11

 

Dos and Don'ts: The Road

What you can, must and mustn't do on Czech roads

published 7.03.11

 

Dos and Don'ts: Dogs

Expats.cz looks at the Czech Republic best loved member of society, the dog

comments (5) | published 28.02.11

 

Dos and Don'ts: Kids

Conventions and attitudes around Czech society's smallest and youngest...

comments (2) | published 21.02.11

 

Dos and Don'ts: Public Transport

Official and unofficial rules for taking the tram, train, bus or metro

comments (2) | published 14.02.11

 

Dos and Don'ts: Shopping

Expats prepares you for a trip to the supermarket

published 31.01.11

 

Dos and Don'ts - Visiting

Expats.cz helps you to be on your best behavior when visiting a friend or...

comments (1) | published 13.12.10

 

Dos and Don'ts - Czech pubs

Expats leads you through the most hallowed of all Czech places: the pub

comments (1) | published 6.12.10

 

Dos and Don'ts: some more behavior

Expats.cz guides you from the family meal to the lining up

comments (1) | published 29.11.10

 

Dos and Don'ts: Public Behavior

Expats.cz looks at what you can and can't get away with in public.

comments (7) | published 22.11.10

 

Dos and Don'ts: Introductions

Expats.cz gives you some tips when meeting people in the Czech Republic...

comments (2) | published 15.11.10

 

Jan Hus

Expats.cz looks at the religious zealot and diacritical inventor

comments (2) | published 25.06.10

 

Prague's Famous Visitors

With love from Prague: a glimpse of some of the city´s more famous visitors

comments (1) | published 12.06.10

 

Witch Burning Night and May Day

Expats.cz offers suggestions to enjoy these annual events, plus a bonus...

comments (4) | published 20.04.10

 

May Holidays

Expats.cz takes a look at the two holidays this month

comments (2) | published 16.04.10

 

Czech Myths

A glimpse into ancient Czech historical beliefs

comments (4) | published 19.03.10

 

Easter in Prague 2010

Celebrate Spring! Expats.cz looks at Easter traditions & this year's...

comments (2) | published 15.03.10

 

St. Patrick´s Day in Prague 2010

Where to go to celebrate this year

comments (2) | published 4.03.10

 

Gay Prague

Expats.cz takes a look at gay-friendly venues in Prague

comments (7) | published 3.02.10

 

Czech Drug Laws

Interpreting the new rules on drug possession

comments (2) | published 3.02.10

 

Angel Tree 2009 - Update

Last chance to help a child this Christmas...

published 14.12.09

 

Světluška

A non-profit which is integrating the visually impaired into the world of...

published 7.12.09

 

Christmas in Prague 2009

Merry-making for all across the city

comments (1) | published 3.12.09

 

Člověk v Tísni (People in Need)

Helping people in need since 1992

comments (2) | published 9.11.09

 

Czech Standards of Living

Expats.cz offers the lowdown on living across the Czech Republic

comments (3) | published 19.10.09

 

Student Deals in the Czech Republic

Expats.cz takes a look at discounts for students

published 13.10.09

 

Jewish Prague

Expats.cz takes a look at the history of Judaism in the Czech Republic...

comments (4) | published 21.08.09

 

July 5 and 6

July 5 and 6 are public holidays in the Czech Republic

published 29.06.09

 

Czech Humor

Expats.cz explores the funny side of Czech culture

comments (6) | published 23.03.09

 

St. Patrick´s Day in Prague

Whiskey-fueled performances, green beer, and-slurp-oysters.

comments (2) | published 2.03.09

 

Christmas Dining in Prague

Homemade or Restaurant-style holiday options

comments (1) | published 15.12.08

 

Czech Name Days

Plan for a friend's name day with our calendar

published 7.11.08

 

The Czech EU Presidency

An introduction to the European Union Presidency

comments (3) | published 21.10.08

 

Environmentally Aware

Your guide to environmental organizations in the Czech Republic

comments (2) | published 28.07.08

 

Czech Political Parties

A Quick Guide for the Bewildered and Bemused

comments (10) | published 25.03.08

 

Easter in Prague

Celebrate - spring is finally here! Expats.cz looks at Easter and spring...

published 11.03.08

 

Angel Tree Recap

A very big thank you to all those that donated gifts!

comments (7) | published 18.12.07

 

International Choir

Presenting Christmas and Holiday themed music

published 6.12.07

 

Christmas: Holiday To-Do List

Tree tips, events, and more xmas activities!

comments (3) | published 3.12.07

 

To Market, To Market!

Something for everyone at Prague's markets

comments (1) | published 3.12.07

 

Halloween in Prague (2007)

Fright Night Fun: Costumes, pumpkins, parties & more

comments (4) | published 23.10.07

 

Czech Art

From the Vestonice Venus to David Černý, a brief history of art in the...

published 18.07.07

 

Czech Music

From Dvořák to Plastic People, a brief history of music in the Czech...

comments (9) | published 27.06.07

 

Czech Literature

A brief history of literature in the Czech Republic

comments (4) | published 11.06.07

 

Meanwhile, Back at the Zamek

Stories from IWAP's Barbara Homolka

comments (1) | published 2.05.07

 

Czech Poetry

Natalie O'Hara on the history of poetry in the Czech Republic

published 30.04.07

 

Geraldine Mucha

A life of Music and Art: a look at the composer and daughter of Alfons Mucha

published 20.03.07

 

Christmas in Vysoká Pec

Jennifer Hejtmánek reports on the trip to the Vysoká Pec orphanage

comments (2) | published 23.12.06

 

Pets in Prague

Laura Baranik on owning a dog or cat in the Czech Republic

comments (7) | published 12.12.06

 

Expats.cz Angel Tree

Give to those in need for the holidays!

comments (1) | published 6.12.06

 

Sleeping Rough

Laura Baranik on Homelessness in the Czech Republic

comments (2) | published 21.11.06

 

Velvet Revolution: 20 Years Later

Public Holiday: Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day

published 15.11.06

 

Religion in Prague

An overview of religious services offered in Prague

comments (5) | published 8.11.06

 

Sticking to the Rules

A guide to cultural etiquette in the Czech Republic

comments (2) | published 6.11.06

 

All Souls' Day: Memories Burn Brightly

Alexandra Brabcova on the November 2nd day of remembrance

published 25.10.06

 

Vyšehrad: Graveyard of the Great

Famed cemetery overlooking the Vltava river

published 24.10.06

 

Haunted Prague

Tales of ghosts that roam the city streets

comments (1) | published 23.10.06

 

Voting in the Czech Republic

What you need to know to vote in Czech elections

comments (1) | published 18.09.06

 

Legal Issues

Filing a police report in the Czech Republic

published 4.09.06

 

Day & Weekend Trips

Czech towns to visit outside of Prague

published 14.08.06

 

Zabijačka

Czech pig-killing ceremony (not for the squeamish)

comments (1) | published 2.05.06

 

Smoking in the Czech Republic

Overview of smoking policies in the Czech Republic

comments (1) | published 23.01.06

 

Mikuláš: Czech Christmas Traditions

What to expect for Mikuláš on the 5th December

comments (3) | published 4.12.05

 

Czech Etiquette

Common pitfalls with Czech Etiquette, to save you embarassment

comments (4) | published 24.11.05

 

Christmas in Prague

Shirley Kowalenko explains about Christmas in Prague

comments (1) | published 22.11.05

 

Czech Police - A Czech Tale

Hellenka tells her family stories of communist Czech Police

comments (2) | published 15.11.04

 

Czech Holiday Mikuláš

About the Czech Holiday "Mikuláš" on the 5th/6th December

published 15.11.04