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.
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Handling Culture Shock: What No One Tells You
Moving abroad is exciting – new food, new people, new adventures. But after that excitement has faded, you may just find yourself standing in a Czech supermarket looking around confused, wondering what tvaroh is and why it seems like nobody is smiling.
Helping Foreigners Is Not Just a Job – It’s a Calling, Says Lenka Landová
Lenka Landová spent years in the corporate environment before deciding to take a different path – one closer to people and their life stories. After taking a proper break to reflect and breathe, she joined the team at Foreigners in January 2024 as an assistant.
Special Long-Term Residence Permit for Ukrainians and What You Need to Know?
From 2025, Ukrainians residing in the Czech Republic under temporary protection will have the opportunity to apply for a special long-term residence permit. This new status provides greater stability and legal security, but it also introduces new conditions and requirements. If you are planning to stay in the Czech Republic beyond 2025, here’s what you […]
Navigating the Path to Czech Citizenship: A Personal Journey
Acquiring citizenship in a foreign country can be a challenging process, but with the right guidance and careful preparation, it is achievable. This article outlines the steps to obtaining Czech citizenship, using the experience of Arina, originally from Russia, as an example. Through her journey, you’ll gain practical advice and insights into the requirements, challenges, […]
Top 7 Cat Cafés across Czechia: MORE THAN JUST YOUR REGULAR CAFÉ
#LifeInCzechia It is always nice to enjoy coffee in a good company. And, what company can be better for a rainy afternoon than a cute cat? Luckily, there are several cat cafés that you can visit in cities like Prague, Brno, Olomouc or Pilsen. Let us tell you more about them!
Stabat Mater Premiere Heading to Brno. Don’t Miss this Breathtaking Ballet!
Theaters in Brno are finally reopening after the pandemic restrictions being relaxed with exciting programs to make your evenings unforgettable. This fall, discover the first of the National Theater Brno (NdB) ballet this season, Stabat Mater. It has now been five years since an awe-inspiring legend of Czech choreography, Pavel Šmok, passed away. To commemorate his iconic talent, the NdB has decided to dedicate the premiere to this choreographer, who was essential to the Czech independent dance scene of the second half of the 20th century. The premiere will take place on 3 September at Mahen Theatre. And thanks to our partnership with the theater, we are bringing you information on how you can purchase tickets a whole month in advance!
Current Prague Exhibitions to Visit
Thanks to the improving pandemic situation in the country, attending cultural events and exhibits is allowed again. Therefore, we are bringing you a short list of one permanent and three temporary exhibitions that are a bit different from every other and are for sure worth visiting.
Becoming Unstoppable: Keep Going and You Will Find A Way
Life throws us many challenges to the point where living can sometimes feel like a Sysiphian boulder we are rolling up a hill for eternity. But the truth is different. Often, all that’s staying in our way is ourselves. What’s important is that we don’t back down from a challenge and that we don’t give up. If you persevere and focus on finding new ways of succeeding, you will, ultimately, find your way up. And that’s exactly what we did last spring when COVID-19 hit Czechia.
Coronavirus in Czechia: Middle School Students Returning to School and Shops to Re-Open on 10 May
After a special meeting, the government decided on further easements of the coronavirus restrictions. Middle school (6th to 9th grade) students will be allowed to return to school in 7 regions on 3 May. The reopening date of shops changed to 10 May. The reopening date of the bodycare services stays the same.