“To travel is to take a journey into yourself” – Danny Kaye For the average expat, truer words have never been spoken. Having moved from Canada to the Czech Republic over a year and a half ago, I can confidently say that my experiences while living abroad have imprinted an everlasting impression on my identity. […]
Movember Contest Winners!
Be brave – don’t shave!
Calling all men and women to participate in the month long Foreigners.cz Movember contest! Find out how you can get involved!
What you missed at the MeetUp with me Launch Party
MeetUp with me is a new event series that caters to expats and locals looking to network and meet new people. While the event is a particularly great environment for singles to meet other singles, it is also a place where people can come and make new friends and contacts. Last week, Foreigners.cz in partnership […]
Culture shock: through the eyes of our CFO
“Culture shock – a feeling of doubt, or nervousness caused by being in a place (such as a foreign country) that is very different from what you are used to” (Merriam-Webster Dictionary). Experiencing culture shock is something that many expats can relate to. It is something that we at Foreigners.cz attempt to minimize by helping expats […]
An Interview with Canadian Medical Care
(We’re happy to share with you an interview we conducted with the folks over at Canadian Medical Care, one of Prague’s very best private clinics. Give it a read, and know that they’re our recommendation when it comes to health!) 1. Hello, and thank you for taking the time to answer our questions. Could you […]
Raising Resilient Children Abroad: Successfully Adapting to Change
(Written by Milan Polák over at Canadian Medical Care, this article offers great advice on a tough situation many foreigners have to deal with. Enjoy!) Moving abroad is often a cause of anxiety. Such a move requires an adjustment that depends on one’s resilience and age. A different environment, language, and culture are some of the […]
MeetUp with me
“Journeys end in lovers meeting.” – William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night Foreigners.cz is thrilled to announce the launch of MeetUp with me, a new exciting series of events for single expats and locals looking to meet their match!Whether you’re looking to network, find new friendship or perhaps even your soul mate, the event series is designed […]
Introducing Canadian Medical Care!
Hey, everyone, We’d like to take a quick minute to recommend a great clinic in Prague–Canadian Medical Care–where you can receive top quality treatment for just about any problem. Canadian Medical Care, the first private clinic in Prague and repeat winner of the “Czech 100 Best” award for the best healthcare institution, employs specialists in […]
Study in the Czech Republic with CzechUniversities
Come study in the Czech Republic! Foreigners.cz has launched a new agency CzechUniversities which mediates study programs in the Czech Republic.
Healthcare tips for foreigners
For those living in a foreign country, understanding the healthcare system and foreign laws can pose a challenge for many. Last week, The Brno Expat Centre held a seminar on healthcare and medical services to help tackle some of the ambiguity that surrounds the system. Missed the seminar? Not to worry, we compiled a list of […]