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Czech-Mex is nothing like Tex-Mex – it’s actually expat slang for the unappetizing Czech take on Mexican food that could be found on Prague menus throughout much of the nineties when kidney beans stood in for black beans and rubbery cheese took the place of queso blanco. That’s to say...

It may sound strange, but you know you’re in Prague when you overhear a debate about the best place in town to get a bowl of the Vietnamese noodle soup pho (pronounced “fuh”). The Vietnamese population in the Czech Republic numbers close to 60,000 making it the third-largest ethnic minority...

To us, the perfect day in the capital city weaves in culture, history, food, architecture, an off-the-beaten-path adventure and a challenge (whether be getting from point A to B via public transport or mastering a Czech word or two – prosím and pivo come to mind). Speaking of pivo, beer...

The significance of fairy tales in Czech culture cannot be underestimated. You only need to tune into local television around the holidays to catch the flood of live action pohádky that are almost as much of a treat as the traditional Christmas carp and potato salad. While the national passion for...

The history of strudel dates back hundreds of years. First mentions of a strudel-like pastry appear in the late 15th century in Czech and Austrian archives. The origins of the recipe can be traced to Turkish baklava and filo pastry; the dish spread to Europe after the fall of Constantinople....

Prague is well known for its beer, history and architecture, but there are also a number of hidden gems for cat fans hidden throughout the city. From cats paired with coffee at Prague’s cat cafe to an international gathering of cat connoisseurs, the Czech capital has plenty to offer fans...

Ciao! Today we want to tell you where you can find the best Italian food in this city of ours. Don’t look surprised; of course, we lovers of dumplings and heavy food sometimes like to venture into the world of the Mediterranean goodness! Czechs love Italian food (and wine for...

After eating all that delicious Czech food and drinking the best beer in the world, it’s time to burn off some calories! Walking around town exploring the beautiful sights is one way to do it, but we have something better for you: dancing! Don’t be shy: in Prague, you can...