Bohemian Weather Lore
Sayings Passed Through Centuries Once Helped Farmers Plan People have always wanted some way to predict the weather for the upcoming season, but before the advent of modern meteorology in World War II, it was not an exact science. In […]
The Czech Republic on Ice
Oko!’s Roundup of the Best Places to Skate Outdoors This Winter January and February in the Czech Republic can be harsh. Thanks to its position in the centre of Europe, everyone’s favourite landlocked country suffers from bitterly cold winters. Temperatures […]
Comic-Con is Coming to Prague
The international pop-culture festival Comic-Con is coming to Prague February 7 to 9, 2020 at the O2 Universum. The event will feature celebrities from popular films and television series, like Game of Thrones, Hellboy, and Star Wars. Attending the event […]
CANZA
CANZA Promoting the Interests and Cultures of Australia and New Zealand in the Czech Republic In the summer of 2005, Australians Steve Rees and Richard York, along with New Zealander Len Edney, got together over a few beers and […]
Letná in the Spotlight
Letná in the Spotlight The District Timed by the Ticking of the Metronome Nothing rushes in Letná, neither the trams nor the people. They are moving at the leisurely pace dictated by the Metronome, which nods approvingly at everything […]
A Cup Full of History
The History and Significance of Tea Houses in the Czech Republic Winter can be tough in the Czech Republic. The days are short and cold, and when the festive atmosphere that surrounds the holiday season is over, life in the […]
Las Adelitas celebrating 10 Years in Prague
This year Las Adelitas, the home of Mexican cuisine in Prague, will celebrate their tenth anniversary, having opened their first restaurant on the cosmopolitan Americká Street in October 2009. Since then, they have continued to expand across the city, establishing […]
The Royal Down Under
The Royal Down Under Great pub food. Awesome kids’ corner. Five big screens for sport. Fantastic wine list. Amazing breakfast. Sounds like multiple venues, right?Wrong! It’s the Royal Down Under. Nestled under the Royal Theatre on Vinohradská is Prague’s latest […]
J’s Kitchen More Than a Korean Restaurant
J’s Kitchen More Than a Korean Restaurant When you go to J’s Kitchen, don’t be misled by the food apps and websites that categorise this charming, family-run restaurant as purely Korean. Located in the heart of Vinohrady, there is […]
Coda Restaurant The Sky is Not the Limit
Coda Restaurant The Sky is Not the Limit By Richard York Let’s get it out of the way first. Yes, the view from the terrace at Coda Restaurant is amazing. Personally, it is my favourite restaurant view in a […]
Czech Invention Makes 20/20 Vision in 2020 Possible
Sayings Passed Through Centuries Once Helped Farmers Plan People have always wanted some way to predict the weather for the upcoming season, but before the advent of modern meteorology in World War II, it was not an exact science. […]
Revolucni 30
Prague’s newest pop-up art gallery pays homage to the 30th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution as part of the Freedom Festival. Located at Revolucni 30, the exhibit will be open from November 9 to 24. Curators Cestmir Suska and Radek […]
New Contemporary Art Gallery
Prague’s New Contemporary Art Gallery From pop up shops to exhibitions, Louise Beer has finally opened one of the first expat-owned contemporary art gallery in Vinohrady. The PragArtWorks Gallery includes pieces from famous Czech artists, like Vaclav Blaha, Pavel Roucka, […]
Jazz, the Voice of Rebellion
Jazz pt.2, the Voice of Rebellion In the previous article in this series, we covered the arrival of jazz in Prague. We explored the historical context both inside and outside the former Czechoslovakia, from Paris in 1918 to Prague in […]
Milan Svoboda, Shaping Czech Culture.
Milan Svoboda Shaping Czech Culture Through Architectural Design “We have a right to live in a city which is not only well-functioning, but also aesthetically pleasing. We have the right to use public space without any unnecessary problems, and […]