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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 […]

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

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

Discover an expat’s honest take on Bistro Di Napoli in Brno. Is it worth a lunch break? Authenticity, prices, and more reviewed in detail. For the past few months, I’ve been working in an office, like many expats in Brno. And, like many of them, the lunch break can be tricky—especially if you’re not inclined

Discover the best sports bars in Brno for football, rugby, and more. Our guide covers top locations, from cozy spots to vibrant pubs, for every sports fan. Across Europe, and especially in the Mediterranean, football is a crowd favorite. The Czech Republic is no exception, though hockey often holds the top spot. Still, Czech football

Discover the best late-night dining spots in Brno after 10 PM, from Italian to pub food, just minutes from the city center. One of the things that surprised me the most when I moved to the Czech Republic was the local meal schedule. Lunch is at 11 AM, when in Italy (or other Mediterranean countries