Expat Life Guides
Giving Tuesday 2023: How to donate, volunteer, and help in Czechia
Czechs gave the most to children, people with disabilities, animals, and humanitarian relief last year. Read our tips for where and how to give this year.
VIDEO: How to choose a driving school in Czechia
Ready to hit the Czech roads but not sure where to start? Watch this video from the experts at Autoškola King to find out.
EXPAT VOICES: Readers reveal their favorite grocery stores in Czechia
We polled our readers on where they do their shopping and why, from big chains to smaller markets and delivery services.
Food as love: Bringing the spirit of 'La Mamma' to life in Prague
Meet the duo behind La Dispensa Italiana, a women-owned shop and deli serving up Italian comfort food and community ties.
American journalist discovers Czech communist plot to recruit him as a spy
Journalist and author Mark Baker talked to Expats.cz about the elaborate lengths the Czech State Security went to in order to make him one of their own.
EXPLAINED: How to transfer money via mobile number in Czechia
A newly launched service offered by the country’s largest banks streamlines the process of transferring money between accounts.
Nov. 17 holiday in Czechia: Shop openings, museum free days, and transport closures
Public events will honor the Velvet Revolution while many Czechs are expected to begin their holiday shopping.
'I have to lie down afterward': How readers' dining habits have changed since moving to Czechia
We polled our readers on how they've adopted to the flavors and customs of the Czech meal time. Here's what you had to say.
ASK AN EXPERT: Can Czech landlords reject my application because I'm a foreigner?
We asked a real-estate law specialist from Engel & Völkers to outline the basic rights foreign renters in Czechia need to know.
Czechia to get new road traffic signs for 2024: Do you know what they mean?
Czechia updated its road traffic laws by upgrading several existing road signs and introducing some brand new ones.
TELL US: Where do you do your grocery shopping in Czechia?
Out of the many options out there, we want to know where our readers shop and the factors behind their decisions. Does Czechia have a ‘best’ supermarket?
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Meet the Czech company with a revolutionary car leasing offer that’s ideal for expats
Birne by Direct offers flexible and hassle-free Operative Leasing, making it a perfect fit for foreign drivers.
Get in gear! Czechia’s winter tire deadline is Nov. 1
Czech traffic law stipulates that you need to drive with winter tires if snow, frost, or ice are found on roads.
Why buying fake proof of accommodation can land expats in hot water
The dubious market for selling fake housing contracts, which is relatively large in Czechia, can lead to the cancellation of visas or financial penalties.
From gritty to gentrified: Is Žižkov becoming the next Vinohrady?
Coffee shops and vintage stores at every corner seem to be a bellwether of Žižkov's gentrification writes AAU student Alissa Costa.
Autumn holidays: Time change, store closures, and school break
Tips for what to do with kids over holiday break and important reminders about the upcoming Oct. 28 national holiday.
A1 certification for business travel: What is it and who needs to apply?
The internationally recognized A1 certification essentially verifies you pay social security contributions in a specific EU country.
