Oktoberfest 2025: Where to drink like a German in Prague this weekend and beyond
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From monastery courtyards to riverside restaurants, Prague puts its own twist on Oktoberfest with Czech beers, Bavarian classics, and live music.
World's best 'hidden gem' restaurant is found in Prague—and it’s Indian
This year's Tripadvisor awards have crowned two very different eateries in the Czech capital as the 'best of the best'.
Can a charity shop in a luxury mall break Czechia’s secondhand stigma?
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A new Moment store in Westfield Chodov is proving that secondhand shopping can appeal to style-conscious shoppers while supporting a good cause.
The power of new citizens: How immigrant votes could sway Czech elections
Nearly 29,000 people have gained Czech citizenship since 2019. But many new voters remain unsure of their rights, and their impact at the polls.
What a Czech president's final words could mean for bilingual families
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Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk's final message, to be revealed Friday, could offer a rare glimpse into the multilingual roots of the nation he built.
Does your Prague neighborhood pass the 15-minute test?
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From Vinohrady to Smíchov, we map which Prague neighborhoods make daily life easy on foot, and which leave residents reliant on cars and trams.
Russian drones over Poland put Czechia on full alert
The overnight violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones has sparked warnings from Czech leaders about growing regional threats.
From cocktails to city walks: Prague gets ready for a Langdon-inspired tourism boom
Hundreds queued to buy Dan Brown’s latest Prague-set thriller Tuesday. Will the bestselling author do for the Czech capital what he did for Paris and Rome?
In 2025, Prague's Signal Festival goes from four nights to forever
From Oct. 16-19, Czechia's long running festival of light will stun visitors with virtual waterfalls, constellations, and a permanent second act.
New doc sends Czech Putin sympathizers to Ukraine, premieres on ’68 invasion anniversary
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Three Czechs swayed by Russian propaganda face the war’s reality in Change My Mind, a new film premiering on the anniversary of the 1968 invasion.
Proposed US law could make voting harder for Americans in Czechia
A House bill would require overseas voters to prove U.S. residency, raising concerns about ballot access for expats living abroad.
Hidden retreat: A mill in the Bohemian forest reopens as a boutique escape
South of Ještěd, about twenty kilometers from Liberec, a historic mill has been restored for the modern traveler.
Czechs explained: How the dubbing tradition shaped Czech pop culture
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What began as a tool of censorship became a national habit. Czech dubbing still dominates screens, even as AI and streaming platforms reshape the game.
Take a walk through Czech LGBTQ+ history with Prague Pride's new Rainbow Trails
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Rainbow Trails maps Prague’s queer history into hiking routes, blending national tradition with hidden LGBTQ+ stories for Pride and beyond.
Women-only parking in Czechia causes stir about safety vs. sexism
At a parking garage in Brno, four of the 600 available spots are now reserved for women. Patronizing or practical? Weigh in here.
500 Top Bars: Prague speakeasy makes list of world's best bars
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The new ranking reinforces that the Czech capital is once again among the cities that shape the international cocktail scene.
Czechs explained: Inside the concrete heart of paneláky living
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Love or hate them, these sprawling gray Communist-era housing estates remain a resilient part of the landscape and a cultural touchpoint.
