Are you one of those people who simply love to shop and can’t save any money because of their shopping habits? If your answer is ‘yes’, welcome to the club – you aren’t the only one here! A lot of people want to change their bad shopping habits...
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According to Eurostat, 57 percent of people aged 16-74 in the EU used social networks in 2020. In the Czech Republic, the figure was slightly above average at 59 percent. Social media use in the EU has risen significantly from 36 percent in...
Prague Market Hall now houses a “Closet for Single Parent Families” To mark Children’s Day (1 June) in the Czech Republic, Prague opened a “Closet for Single Parent Families” at the Prague Market Hall. There, the community can donate items for...
With gyms still closed, how do you start getting in shape and ready for summer? Maybe you’re looking to lose some of that “lockdown weight” or just ready to start moving after months of snow and Netflix nights. Whatever your reason, you’re in...
POZOR TRAMVAJ! is a new app developed by the company Safe Public Transport. Its Bluetooth-based system sends out warning signals about approaching trams to users of mobile devices and could help prevent the frequent accidents involving...
Forcing companies to test their employees for COVID-19 may not be going so well, as new data suggests half of all the positive results are in fact false positives. A new survey from the Food Chamber determined that companies are having a lot of...
With dozen of things on our minds and around us, sometimes we all struggle to focus on particular tasks, especially if they are mundane ones. Other factors affect our ability to concentrate, too, like time-wasting habits or not fueling our...
This innovative technology could make public places, including airplanes, safer in the future. Studio Roosegaarde wants to save public spaces with the help of its new alternative “sun.” In March, the design firm from the Netherlands...
The average man in the Czech Republic eats his own weight worth of meat every year. According to Czech Statistical Office (CZSO), the average Czech man weighs 83.6 kilograms and eats about 83.2 kilograms of meat a year. The majority of all meat...
Hundreds of thousands of Czechs fail to report a change in permanent residency years after moving elsewhere to study, work or even raise a family. This leads to problems determining the proper current and future capacities of kindergartens...
“So, this is a first…” I tell the screen in front of me and announce the premiere of a virtual interview for the blog. On the other side of the screen is a psychologist and headhunter, Marek Navrátil. Marek finished his Ph.D. in social...
A new study ranks more than 800 European cities according to how toxic their air is. Jan 20 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) — Tens of thousands of European city dwellers die prematurely each year due to air pollution, researchers said on Wednesday...
For the vast majority of Europe, the first groups to be given a COVID-19 vaccine have been the most vulnerable: the elderly or healthcare workers. But, in the Czech Republic, they have done things differently. In an apparent nod to the...
These days, many argue that our Covid (C-19) response is a planetary fiasco, whose size is yet to surface with its mounting disproportionate and enduring secondary effects, causing tremendous socio-economic, political and psychosomatic...
COVID-19 pandemic shows a negative effect on the Czechs’ physical and mental health. Citizens started gaining weight, smoking and getting more depressed, the results of the November survey by Mutumut insurance and EMA Data with 500...
Being married to someone you love and cherish can be an adventure of a lifetime. Some journeys, however, aren’t meant to last that lifetime, so it’s much healthier for all parties involved to go their separate ways. Yes, the decision to file...
A school in a deprived area earns accolades for breaking down traditional barriers between educators, parents, and pupils. “Where’s your mommy?” a school assistant asks two blond pupils in a school hallway. “She’s out partying,” a disheveled...
Door-to-door candy collection may be canceled this year, but you can still get into the Halloween spirit for charity. The current government measures that prohibit public gatherings in the Czech Republic don’t bode well for ghosts and witches...
After a century, the world population faced a new pandemic that fast spread globally, affecting individuals both physically and mentally. Covid-19 started in late 2019 in Asia, spreading so fast that despite the global connectivity and highly...
Owning a car is one of the best and most liberating feelings in the world, but it’s also a huge responsibility. Owning and maintaining a car has to be done regularly to prevent dangerous situations and potential breakdowns when you’re on the...
Medicine and technology have united on numerous fronts, but uniquely so in the battle against cancer. For many patients, this is a battle against time, and the sooner we are able to deliver smarter, more personalized treatment options, the...
In 2019, a record number of Czechs, over 80%, could afford to go on vacation for a week, compared to a European average of just 70%. Though this continues an upward trend in the Czech Republic, the figure is likely to drop in 2020. Fewer than...
Most people in the world adore summer. It’s the time for fun, vacations, adventure and plenty of other things the warm, beautiful weather brings with it. However, it’s not all fun and games! The sun’s intense rays, warmth and humidity can cause...
Even though most people are unaware of it, there’s a major difference between an average driver and a great one. Unfortunately, only the latter drive around our streets without causing accidents and breaking the law, which is why these people...
Author: Charles du Parc In both 1989 and 2019 the population of the Czech Republic stood at around ten and a half million, 10,362,000 and 10,694,000 respectively. Although this only represents growth of just over 3% in 30 years, the profile of...
New Zealand has one of the world’s best records on Covid-19, with fewer than 1,300 detected cases and two dozen deaths to date. Among the Czechs currently living there is Jakub Freiwald, who visits New Zealand annually and had arrived not long...
Over the last few months, the University of New York in Prague has made great efforts in managing the transition from campus to virtual instruction. Considering the circumstances, and the serious nature of events, we did our best to help our...
Rattana Lao Bangkok – The global pandamic of COVID 19 has hit the world in a way nobody has foreseen, let alone prepared to respond. It shakes the core of humanity – no matter how far we have progressed scientifically, we are a speck of dust in...
Need new recipes for quarantine? As Pixar taught us, anyone can cook… and now the animation studio is giving you something to cook. The Pixar YouTube channel features a series called “Cooking With Pixar,” a collection of recipes...
If I see another Banana Bread recipe or The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie ever… I will delete my Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp accounts. During this time at home, people have rediscovered their pantry and noticed how much they have piled up...
Restaurants in the Czech Republic – which have been shut for a month – will be allowed to reopen in June. However, many are already struggling and in recent days one well-known Prague eatery said it had closed for good. How the city’s dining...
Instead of waiting for the weekend to come all the time, start with the opposite point of view. Each day can be enjoyable if you know how to spark that joy. Mondays can be especially tough because we have to do things all over again. It’s like...
New Year’s Eve is almost around the corner, and if you’ve always been one of those people who loved to make New Year’s resolutions – you’re definitely at the right place! Here are five fashion resolutions to make in 2020, so check them out and...
Investing time and patience into your health might not seem like the most important thing in the world, but it really should be. This is something you can’t put a price on, and everything else in your life can become practically useless if...
New Year’s Eve is almost around the corner, and if you’re one of those people who always loved to write down their New Year’s resolutions, you should definitely keep on reading! Embracing a natural way of living should be one of them, so check...
Today, individuals spend more time sitting in front of computer screens at work, playing video games or watching movies and TV shows. This lack of activity has become a concern among health experts. Recent studies find that sitting too much can...
Our modern lives could not be more hectic with the long work hours, not enough family time, and time lost commuting. As if all these obstacles weren’t enough, we are also faced with the imperative to stay fit or not get sick at least. This is...
The path to better health does not always have to include huge leaps and dramatic lifestyle changes. A few small changes in your everyday life can add up and make a significant difference. And because these things are quite easy to incorporate...
One summer I had an internship in Denver, so I packed up my car in Berkeley, California, and made the drive alone. I stayed in a few motels along the way, kept my own schedule, and listened to a Nora Ephron book on my iPod. I loved it. I was...
Whether you have the money to vacation like a rock star or not, traveling is all about the experience. And while there are plenty of travelers out there who can afford blow-out vacations (we’re looking at you, Chrissy Teigen and Pippa...
Lessons Learned While Travelling in the Summer to Make Everyday “Ordinary” Life Extraordinary.
As much of the world is wrapped up with back-to-school season, travelers should take advantage of crisp fall weather and great deals around the world. And if the kids are in school, what better time for a romantic trip? Our list of the best...
Exploring the “lost city” of Petra, a walking safari in Zambia, a cruise to Antarctica: This isn’t your average trip. Take your family vacation to the next level with 25 destinations worthy of your bucket-list. Santorini If there were ever a...
Whether you crave culture, adventure, or simply kicking back on a beach with a cold cocktail, at least one of these islands is sure to be an ideal destination. And should you be willing to spend time in the air in order to land near the sea...
Sometimes all it takes to re-center and refresh your mind and body is a good day (or week—who are we to limit you) staring off into a tranquil blue sea. To help you find your inner peace, and catch a few waves and rays while you’re at it...
Tourist service infrastructure doesn’t sound very exciting, but a country’s readiness to greet visitors can make or break a vacation. In the World Economic Forum’s 2017 Travel and Tourism Competitiveness report, 136 countries are ranked on 14...
At the end of every year, we at Travel + Leisure are busy taking stock of the past 12 months and putting together the It List, our annual collection of the best new hotels around the globe. This year, the competition was fiercer than ever. The...
Expect plenty of warmth and hospitality in these congenial cities. “The locals showed us so much about their amazing culture, and welcomed us with open arms,” remarked one traveler about a trip to Auckland, one of the friendliest...
Lose yourself in color in these landscapes around the world, from pink lakes in the Caribbean to the neon lights of Tokyo. You can find color wherever you go, but there are some places that leave more vivid memories than others. If you’re...
We looked at safety rankings and accessibility to determine our list of the top cities for a solo female traveler. Three years ago, I sat on the wooden chair in the back of Randi Bjellands’ kitchen in Norway, waiting. And waiting. A gentleman...
These beach hideaways are understated, unexpected, and—at least for now—under the radar. Even for die-hard swimmers, surfers, and sunbathers, sometimes a day at the beach is anything but. You know the drill: too many people, too much noise, not...
From luxe adventure lodges to intimate inns to grand city hotels, these are the planet’s best places to stay. The farther, the better. That’s one big takeaway from this year’s list of best hotels in the world, as decided by Travel +...
Medieval churches, cobblestoned streets, and endless olive groves: head to these small European towns to discover a country’s soul. A few winters ago, my family and I checked into a restored 17th-century estate in the tiny town of Lower...
Angra dos Reis, Brazil Brazil’s visa waiver during the Olympics was a success for one big reason: it encouraged travel beyond the big cities. The tourism board hopes to bring back the waiver, and if you’re planning to take advantage, save time...
From the headlines, you wouldn’t guess that the Maldives is an excellent place to go in 2017. This island nation of just 375,000 citizens, spread across 26 atolls in the Indian Ocean, has come in for a tough reckoning of late, and not without...
On Tuesday, February 9, 2016, the first group of Iraqi Air Force pilots completed their training on the L-159 aircraft as part of a contract between AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE a.s. and the Iraqi Ministry of Defence. The graduation ceremony for...
We cannot remain silent about domestic violence.