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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 […]
Top 3 Autumn Locations to Visit in Brno
#LifeInCzechia Autumn is here! Days are getting shorter, it rains more, and it gets quite chilly in the morning. But it is not all grey and gloomy, autumn is actually the most colorful season of all! Nature turns into one big piece of art, a painting of warm colors such as yellow, orange, and red. Everything slows down and gets ready for the upcoming winter. It’s the perfect time for you to stay at home and recharge your batteries by reading a book or going to cultural events such as a theatre play. But it’s also the perfect time for an adventure in nature with your friends and family. Keep reading to learn about our tips for trips.
Tip for a Trip: Bílovice nad Svitavou, the Land of the Cunning Little Vixen
If you ever head north-east of Brno, you’re bound to pass through Bílovice nad Svitavou. At first it may seem there is not much to see in this little town aside from its unique red brick church and the Svitava river. But Bílovice has so much more to offer! Let us introduce you properly to this magical storybook place – the land of The Cunning Little Vixen and Forest, Hills and Waters.
Trip to Třebíč: UNESCO World Heritage Site
Do you like to discover new places in the Czech Republic? Now it’s the best time! Since travelling around the world is limited, we can still explore beautiful places and corners in the Czech territory that we may haven’t known about. So many local cities have something special to offer! Třebíč city is situated in the western part of Moravia, on the south-western tip of the region Vysočina. It is known mainly for the history of the city, as tourists can appreciate many unique monuments.
Spooky Czech Stories and Tales to Tell on Halloween
The spooky season is here but the coronavirus makes it more difficult for us to truly enjoy it. Everyone would like to live their lives the way they had before the pandemic and there is no wonder many people feel like they are wasting their lives by being stuck indoors since the world has basically stopped. This might be the perfect time to escape the unpleasant reality by telling stories. And what could possibly be better than telling spooky stories now that Halloween is just around the corner?
Tip for a Trip: Porta Coeli and Rosa Coeli – Two Heavenly Places
If you are familiar with the history of Medieval Europe, then you surely know how much the continent was shaped by religion. It used to be an important part of people’s lives and religious figures held a lot of power. No wonder that a lot of money was spent on construction of sacral buildings such as churches, cathedrals, or monasteries. Churches and cathedrals had to be as beautiful as possible so people would respect (or fear) God and be willing to overcome their mundane suffering to rejoice later in the afterlife. Monasteries, on the other hand, were modest – one could not possibly reject earthly pleasures while surrounded by opulence!
Tip for a Trip: Velké Losiny – The Czech Salem
If there is something history teaches us, then it’s that, for many various reasons, the past should not be romanticized. Sure, it has given us a lot of awesome things like castles, beautiful art, and so on, but in many ways, it can also be the source of nightmares. Even places that look like from a fairy tale can have a very dark past. That’s also the case of Velké Losiny – a picturesque village located near the city of Olomouc. At first glance, it looks all lovely but don’t let the village fool you by its cute exterior – it has quite a story to tell!
Tip for a Trip: Jeseníky – Adventure for Everyone
The Czech Republic has a lot to offer – be it culture, beautiful châteaus, tasty food and drinks or captivating nature perfect for peaceful strolls. But what about those who appreciate slightly more exciting places such as mountains? If you are one of these people, then don’t worry – you can visit the fascinating Jeseníky Mountains. But you know what? Even if you are not that adventurous, Jeseníky might be perfect for you – instead of hiking you could relax in a spa and enjoy the local springs. There is something for everyone!
Tip for a Trip: Brno’s Underground – the City Beneath Brno
High temperatures make most people seek relief in swimming pools, lakes, seas and rivers. But what about the people who can’t swim or those who get sunburnt easily, for example? Well, those non-swimmers and all people who’d like to avoid sunlight can always hide in the underground places in Brno! It’s nice, dark and cool there – perfect places to visit during hot summers when the city feels like a frying pan.