Czech Republic, The country I never planned to stay in

Moving to a new country is both exciting and scary, a mix of uncertainty that many expats feel before starting a new chapter in their lives.

That’s what I felt when I moved to Brno. I didn’t move to the Czech Republic with a clear plan, but sometimes the most unexpected plans are the ones that get off to the best start.

10 Czech Grandma’s Secrets for Beating a Cold the Local Way

Feeling under the weather? Learn how Czechs treat a cold the traditional way with babské rady — grandma’s home remedies full of garlic, honey, herbs, and humor. A funny cultural guide for expats living in Czechia.

Things I Can Do in Czechia That I Couldn’t Do at Home

Before moving to Czechia, I had imagined living in Europe would just be castles, trams, and maybe some better food. And yeah – it includes all that. But what surprised me the most were the things I could do here that felt impossible back home in the United States. From crossing borders on the weekends to actually being able to take days off. Life here gave me back time, freedom, and perspective.