Author name: R.D.V.

For years, I wondered what the people wearing red vests on the streets of Brno were selling. Then I finally looked into it—and discovered one of the Czech Republic’s most admirable social projects. Expat247 note: This article started with a simple question I had after years of living in Brno: “What are those people in […]

Real reviews of English-friendly barbers in Brno. Updated regularly with real expat experiences, prices, and honest opinions. Finding an English-speaking barber in Brno isn’t always straightforward — especially if you’re new in town or don’t speak Czech. Getting a haircut is already a complicated moment. I’m genuinely happy to still have hair at my age,

Discover Brno’s best ribs with my ongoing, personal guide — updated after each new spot I try. Honest reviews, local tips, real flavour. There are a few things you inevitably start appreciating when you move to the Czech Republic: the beer (which I already loved, to be fair), the mustard (hořčice), and—above all—ribs (žebra). Over

In Brno, all residents — including foreigners — must pay the 900 CZK waste fee. Learn how it works, deadlines, and what happens if you pay late. If you live in Brno, one obligation applies equally to Czech citizens and foreigners: the municipal waste collection fee. This annual charge funds the city’s waste management system

Discover why Jakubske Namesti and Na Stojaka in Brno are overrated spots with poor service. Expats, here’s where not to go next summer. Summer is coming to an end, and the post we’re about to write is closely tied to it—so let this serve as a warning for next summer. While what follows may also

Honest review of Kafe v rozkladu in Brno: fresh bagels, quality coffee, and a family-friendly vibe. A go-to breakfast and brunch café. Living in the city center, Veselá is a street I walk almost every day. More than once, while passing by small shops and cafés, one place in particular caught my eye—Kafe v rozkladu.

Exploring La Domenica in Brno: an Italian-Mediterranean spot with style but uneven execution. Is it worth your visit? Once again, I’m reviewing a restaurant, and as fate would have it, it’s another Italian one. I admit it: I prefer reviewing Italian or Italian-inspired restaurants because I feel entitled to do so, given my passport. When