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 […]
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Artis Brno aims to win over the city’s football fans, challenging historic Zbrojovka. Attendance, trends and the club’s potential appeal to expats. There are people who believe football is first and foremost a matter of belonging. Belonging to a place, in many cases. I’ve personally always felt a bit like a man without a country.
Real reviews of English-friendly barbers in Brno. First stop: Gypsy Barber Collective — authentic, affordable, and surprisingly welcoming. Getting a haircut is always a complicated moment. I’m genuinely happy to still have hair at my age, but I can’t say I enjoy going to the barber — which is probably why I often end up
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
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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
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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.
Kafe v rozkladu in Brno, an Honest Review: bagels, coffee, and a cozy breakfast spot Read More »
Brno Gin Tonic Fest 2025: when, where, and what to expect. Great for gin lovers—but sadly, not much info is available in English. Here’s what we found. I’ve seen quite a few posters around the city (like the one you see here) advertising this event, and my curiosity was piqued. So I did some digging
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A major shift in Czech medical policy is changing how chronic pain is treated—opening the door to new possibilities. A major change in medical regulations is set to transform how chronic pain is treated in the Czech Republic. A new policy introduced on April 1 broadens the scope of who can provide certain prescriptions, significantly
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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
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Discover the Radegast symbol meaning—the Slavic god behind Moravia’s best-selling beer. Learn about the myth and the logo. Radegast beer has been recognized as Moravia’s best-selling brew, with the last available data confirming this status in 2009. Produced in Nošovice—just 170 km from Brno, near the borders of Poland and Slovakia—this beer has been crafted
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