Travel and Expat Articles about Czech Republic - Expatify

Navigating the Rivers of the Czech Republic

Tanya — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 21:32:01 +0000

Vltava The Vltava is the longest river in the Czech Republic, at 430 kilometers (267 miles) in length. It begins in Sumava, the Bohemian forest, and then flows through Czesky Krumlov, Czeske Budejovice and then Prague. It eventually merges with the Elbe River in Melnik, which is slightly north of Prague. It is an important […]

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Learning the Social Customs of Slovakia

Tanya — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 21:25:22 +0000

Slovakia is traditionally a rural culture, descending from people who settled around the Danube River basin around the 6th and 7th centuries. Though there was some industrialization took place under the Soviet regime, it still remains mostly a farming country with some modern regions. Bratislava is the largest Slovak city, with a population around 429,000. […]

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Christmas Customs in Central/Eastern Europe

Tanya — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:15:55 +0000

Central Eastern Europe has some interesting Christmas customs. Many of these traditions have survived in spite of Soviet occupation for so many decades, when religious practices were banned. There are some similarities with traditional dishes among citizens of this region in the world. Czech Republic In the Czech Republic, the common Christmas dish is carp, […]

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European Halloween Customs

Tanya — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 09:35:41 +0000

Austria Traditionally, some Austrians will leave out a lit lamp, bread and water on the dinner table before they go to sleep on Halloween night. They believe it will attract the dead souls back to earth, as the night had an extreme commotion of cosmic energies. Belgium Belgians will light candles in honor of their […]

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Public Transit in Prague

Tanya — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:53:50 +0000

Prague, Czech Republic, has one of the best public transit systems in all of Europe. Its size makes it easily navigable, and there is excellent infrastructure. If you move there, it does not take too long to get used to the routes. The payment system works as an honor system. Inspectors can come out of […]

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Tesco: International Shopping

Tanya — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:21:48 +0000

If you are thinking of moving to Europe, you will probably run into a Tesco, or be guided to one if you ask where to buy something. If you already live in Europe, you’ve probably already gone to one! There are some stores in Asia, but this is a token European spot. Tesco is based […]

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Countries that Speak Russian

Tanya — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:33:38 +0000

Russian is the sixth most spoken language in the world. Russia is the world’s biggest country, and because of the former reign of the Soviet Union, many older people around Eastern Europe resentfully know the Russian language. There are also many Russian immigrant pockets throughout the world, like in New York City, Portland, Oregon and […]

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Navigating the Residential Neighborhoods of Prague

Tanya — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 15:56:21 +0000

Prague, the central city in Czech Republic, is divided into distinct neighborhoods that go by number. It is built over seven hills, and cut in the middle by the Vltava River. The city has an excellent Metro and Tram system, as well as buses for the outskirt regions. While Prague 1 contains Old Town, and […]

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Great Countries to Teach English

Tanya — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:22:54 +0000

These are some popular countries if you are researching where to teach English abroad. Visit Oxford Seminars for information about getting certified to teach English, and look at the individual Country Profiles. Also visit Transitions Abroad for further details about job placement and general experience. Korea Salary is high for English teachers in South Korea, […]

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Europe Sightseeing via 12 Photos

Expatify — Thu, 07 May 2009 11:00:55 +0000

You’ve probably heard the saying “a picture is worth 1000 words” but my personal opinion is that they’re worth much more because they can provide a window into an experience and trigger your memory or imagination. With that said, take a look through the photos below, courtesy of Kent Odgers and see if they don’t […]

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