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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, […]

Czech public holidays in 2026 explained clearly: dates, long weekends, and smart bridges to plan real breaks without guesswork. Christmas holidays are now a distant memory, and thoughts naturally drift to the next ones — because nobody really enjoys working (and rightly so), or at least everyone enjoys holidays. So, when are the next days

An honest review of Schrott in Brno: industrial bar near the main station, expat-friendly but with mixed vibes, service quirks and average beer. I had noted this place down quite some time ago, but I don’t always do what I should when I should (which is precisely why my notes are endless—or almost—despite my ongoing

How to buy the AP bus ticket in Katowice to reach the airport: where to find it, travel time, and the current low-cost fare. What do I like about Brno? First of all, the fact that almost everything is within walking distance and that it’s generally a safe city. Then, of course, the beer (how

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

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