Blog for expats in the Czech Republic

How to Cope When Stuck Abroad

29.04.202006.05.2020 Maria Daikou Featured, Living, Miscellaneous, Practical tips for expats, Trips, Uncategorized Leave a Comment

Are you stuck in a foreign country all by yourself? This epidemic destroyed your plans? Well then, that makes two of us. This year, I decided to do my internship abroad, to be more exact in Brno, here, in the Czech Republic.

When I started this internship at Foreigners I had different expectations and plans. I thought I’d be able to travel a lot, visit new cities, or even different countries. I thought I’d be able to meet new people. But things don’t always go as planned and sometimes you might get yourself in an unpredictable situation.

Tired of Sitting at Home? Go for a Trip with the Car Rental App HoppyGo

28.04.202028.04.2020 Maria Daikou Expat, Featured, Miscellaneous, News, Practical tips for expats, Trips Leave a Comment

Take a deep breath of fresh air, stretch your legs, and rest your body in the beautiful natural corners of the Moravian region. You can find the proper peace of mind exploring near Brno with HoppyGo.

In the HoppyGo app, you can rent from more than 150 cars directly from owners in Brno. Why not easily rent a car in your neighborhood for an attractive price with no paper contracts and hit the road this weekend? HoppyGo offers a wide range of car types for any occasion, particularly trips to the beautiful nature of the Moravian region.

Childbirth in a Face Mask? Pregnancy and Child Delivery During The Quarantine

27.04.202012.04.2022 Karyna Kovchak Country, Expat, Health, Laws, Living Leave a Comment

Coronavirus lockdown has affected all aspects of our lives, childbirth is not an exception. Do I have to visit obstetrics during the pandemic? Can my husband be present during the birth-giving? Do I have to wear a face mask? These and other questions are being asked by worried pregnant women in the Czech Republic. Read this article to know the answers.

Coronavirus: Expats with a Residence Permit Can Also Get Tested for COVID-19 Antibodies

27.04.202014.05.2020 Anna Minjaríková Country, Expat, Health, Miscellaneous, News, Practical tips for expats, Residence permit Leave a Comment

As the existence of a COVID-19 vaccine remains uncertain, the Czech government is focusing on the idea of herd immunity. Therefore, the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic launched voluntary testing in order to find out how many people living in the country have the COVID-19 antibodies.

Coronavirus: People in Czechia Can Hang Out in Groups and Go on Holidays Abroad

24.04.202024.04.2020 Anna Minjaríková Country, Event, Expat, Health, Laws, Living, News, Trips 6 Comments

Due to the positive development of the situation in the Czech Republic, the Czech government announced some changes regarding the restrictions that have been introduced during the previous weeks to stop the novel coronavirus from spreading rapidly. These changes were announced at a press conference on Thursday, April 23 and include for example gathering outside in groups of 10 people or traveling abroad.

A German Adventure: Geierlay Suspension Bridge

24.04.202004.02.2021 Maria Daikou Featured, Miscellaneous, Places to go, Trips Leave a Comment

Do you know the motto “seize the day”? Well, since last year that’s a rule I promised myself to live by, even when the comfort of everyday life is overwhelming. And trust me, I am so glad I did because otherwise, I wouldn’t be able to sit down and narrate to you my latest adventures. So please, take a seat and let’s begin!

A Series of Unfortunate Events when Traveling: Part 3, Swimming with the Stars

23.04.202008.07.2020 Maria Daikou Featured, Miscellaneous, Places to go, Trips, Uncategorized Leave a Comment

The second week of the voluntary program in Croatia, after our days off and our trip to Split and Sibenik, Mohammed, our team-leader, wanted to have another football match so bad that we decided to do him the favor and join.
So after the usual all-together dinner at the football field, we gathered around and divided ourselves into two teams.
The game seemed promising, even though fewer people decided to play this time. We were still having fun, trying to hit the ball and not our opponents’ feet since most of us had no idea what we were doing.

Coronavirus: EU Citizens Are Now Allowed to Return to Czechia with No Residence Permit

22.04.202014.05.2020 Anna Minjaríková Health, Laws, Living, News, Residence permit 38 Comments

The Czech government is gradually releasing some restrictions which were introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As announced by the Ministry of Interior, EU citizens can again return to the Czech Republic without a temporary or permanent residence certificate, starting from Wednesday, April 22.

Our CEO Assistant & HR Coordinator Petra: My Work Brings Me Joy and Pleasure

17.04.202029.06.2021 Karyna Kovchak Interview, Jobs & Employment, Profiles Leave a Comment

Foreigners clients are often impressed with how diverse, hard-working and dynamic our team is. And we believe it is our main key to success and enjoy the work we do. In this interview, Foreigners HR Coordinator Petra Moravčíková shares why she has chosen Foreigners and what helps her to be efficient and optimistic.

Coronavirus: The Czech Government’s Plans For Releasing Some of the Restrictions

15.04.202003.03.2021 Anna Minjaríková Country, Culture, Education in the Czech Republic, Food & Drink, Foreigners' services, Health, Laws, Living, News Leave a Comment

With the numbers of new people infected with the coronavirus COVID-19 slowly decreasing, the Czech government announced new plans for opening some of the shops, services and institutions that were previously closed because of the pandemic. These plans were introduced to the public at a press conference on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. It is, however, still just a draft version which means that certain dates can be shifted depending on the situation.