Reading books in Czech Republic seems like kind of national characteristic. When you are in Prague, you can easily notice that people are reading books just everywhere – especially in public transport and while waiting. No matter how crowded the tram/metro/bus is, no matter whether they have some place to sit or have to stand up […]
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Mentality of Czech people
If you just moved to the country, you may have to deal with social behaviors that might seem quite different from those you’re used to. Language could constitute a great barrier too, that’s why we recommend starting learning Czech as soon as possible and attend one of our #MeetUps to familiarise with Czechs and expats […]
Summer Session summarized by Marie, PR intern in Brno!
From July 24th to 26th, almost all of Foreigners.cz staff was gathered in the small town of Pšovlky, in central Bohemia for the Summer Session. Usually, all the branches are meeting twice a year, during winter and summer. This is a training weekend where all the team members are doing team building activities, workshops, discussions […]
Book review: “Xenophobe’s guide to the CZECHS.”
Knowing that I was going to do my internship in the Czech Republic, my sister gave me a book for Christmas. This book is called Xenophobe’s guide to the CZECHS: A frank and funny look at what makes the Czechs CZECH. Honestly, when I saw the title, I was quite doubtful about the content I […]
The Brno office has moved !
Yesterday, the Brno team moved in new premises. The office is now located on Masarykova 32, 602 00 BRNO. It is easy to find since it is just above McDonalds, on the third floor. It is accessible by public transportation since the train station is a few meters away! The team has already unpacked and […]
Roommate Survival Guide
Housing is expensive, and more and more people choose to save money by living with roommates. Of course, living with roommates is much easier said than done. Read on to learn how to combat some of the common issues roommates have.
Getting an OpenCard
Public transportation is essential while living in Prague. You can get a single ride pass or a day pass from any vending kiosk, but if you’re in the city for a long time, you’re going to want to apply for OpenCard.
Top Off Your Opencard
If you use Prague’s multipurpose OpenCard, you might need to add more credit to it from time to time. Unfortunately, the website is only in Czech, so I have prepared this step-by-step guide to help you top off your card.
Autumn Activities you’ll Fall For
For many Czechs, Autumn is reserved for mushroom picking, beer drinking, and barbecuing. But here are some hand-picked events that we think you will love.
The Truth about the Trdelník
You have probably tried the trdelník, a delicious pastry that can be found at stalls in any tourist area in Prague, but do you know the history behind this tasty treat?