Expat Life Guides
Is 2023 the year you learn Czech? Make your resolutions stick with winter intensives
Charles University's intensive courses, both in person and online, offer custom learning experiences for all priorities and levels of fluency.
How to beat the winter blues in Czechia
Prague-based clinical psychologist Dr. Steven J. Hughes offers tips for managing the post-holiday letdown.
Cost of living in Czechia continues to soar – here's where you'll pay more
A study by the Median polling agency reveals that, for half of all people, the monthly cost of living has increased by up to CZK 5,000 per month.
Ahoj, Monday! Your morning cup of Prague
Introducing the Expats.cz cheat sheet for the week ahead, Jan. 16-22, 2023.
Interview: Czech pediatrician on keeping kids healthier and happier in 2023 and beyond
Dr. Jitka Brázová of Concierge Medicine Europe has seen how developing good habits early on can positively impact children's long-term health.
Your questions about social freezing in Czechia answered
Dr. Lucie Švabíková from the Prague Fertility Center IVF clinic on how to preserve your future fertility options.
Parents can get to know schools in Prague and the Czech Republic at open days
Several schools will open their doors to parents and kids in early 2023 so prospective students can explore schooling options.
Changes that will impact your finances in Czechia in 2023
From household bills to banking innovations, what does 2023 hold for consumers in Czechia?
A tale of two Christmases: Why do some celebrate this holiday in January?
Due to a calendar error going back two millennia, thousands of people in Czechia and millions more worldwide will celebrate Christmas on Jan.7.
Czech holiday calendar 2023: Three state holidays fall on a weekend
Overall, 2023 shapes up fairly well for long weekends, with 10 out of the 13 holidays falling on weekdays.
'Two different Christmases, two different cultures': Expats reveal their Czech holiday traditions
Czechs partake in a wide variety of Christmas habits and traditions – readers reveal which habits they've adopted.
6 tips for coping with holiday stress as an expat in Czechia
The holidays are a time for joy, but can be stressful, too. We spoke to a communication expert on how to deal with the less joyful side of the season.
7 ways to welcome the winter season like a Czech
Dec. 21 marked the first day of winter and the shortest day of the year. Here are some tips for wintering the Czech way.
Christmas in Czechia: Shop closures, transport changes, and fun things to do
An overview of opening hours as well as public transport changes this holiday season and tips for non-traditional ways to celebrate.
ASK AN EXPERT: Can I legally travel alone with my children?
We spoke with an expert in family law about your obligations when traveling with children solo this holiday season and all year round.
Prosperity index: Czech quality of life ranks highest among CEE countries
The ranking takes into account the economy, research, personal finances, and other aspects in calculating the index.
How to find a long-term babysitter in the Czech Republic
A Prague-based agency with an individual approach to connecting families with nannies shares tips for finding a caregiver your family loves.
