Oko! Magazine
Can you tell us a little more about yourself? ( where you a from, where you grew up etc..) My name is Lada Nayevo. I was born in Czech Republic and grew up in Ostrava and Opava, cites in North Moravia. At the age of 19, I moved to Prague where my adventure and […]
The months-long lockdown has collectively thrust us back into our home kitchens, presenting opportunities as well as challenges for intrepid home cooks. The recent run on supermarkets and the temporary interruption of certain global food-supply chains has led to some measure of food insecurity in the Czech Republic. Despite businesses reopening and lockdown measures loosening, […]
The Driving Force Behind the Dialogue Between Two Countries for the Purpose of Creation Escaping existentialism in pursuit of the seemingly better times of yesteryear is a common motif among artistic communities. Even when history speaks of travesty and trauma, as in the case of the Velvet Revolution, artists tend to romanticise previous generations. They […]
With many of us stuck at home, some bored without work other suddenly thrown into the job of teacher finding enough material to keep yourself and the kids happy might seem like a bit of a challenge. Luckily some of the world’s largest Art, History, and Science museums have curated interactive classes, video tours, and […]
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 city of a hundred spires – despite its pretty buildings – can get a little […]
Hard times are chronicled on rocks that appear only when the river starts to run dry The Czech Republic is in the grips of the worst drought in half a millennium, following closely after a period of flooding. Both droughts and floods have left markers with dates that can be found by those who […]
Simply put, Brno is a very curious city. As Moravia’s capital and largest city, Brno has always had a strong sense of identity. It has been heavily influenced by the Roma, Jewish, and German ethnic communities who have lived there at different points in history. Brno’s mixed population and its position between Prague and Vienna is reflected […]
If you’re looking for a serene escape to your every day 9 to 5 job, consider exploring the hidden treasure of the Bohemian Paradise in the Czech Republic. This historic yet alluring haven has been visited since the beginning of the nineteenth century. Visitors and tourists from Prague often take a day or a weekend […]
The Czech Republic’s Hidden Natural Wonder The Javoříčko caves are situated under Špraněk Hill, in the picturesque landscape near the villages of Javoříčko and Březina. The site is a complicated complex of huge chambers, passages, abysses, and joints at several levels. The Svěcená díra (Holy Hole) section and the Zátvořice Abyss have been known for […]
Virtual, augmented, mixed, simulated or mediated: to someone who has just woken up to this world, it might seem that reality is having an identity crisis. To figure out which is which and how they differ from one another requires some arduous brain work. That’s without mentioning that the entire industry is steaming ahead at […]