Fennel is still often seen here as something distinctly "Italian," yet Czech cuisine and folk herbalism have known and used it for far longer than most people realize. A relative of dill and caraway, fennel has a subtly sweet, anise-like fl
The zoo in the Czech town of Chomutov has opened the first mantis exhibition in Czechia, where visitors can see several exotic species of these insects on display in terrariums.According to the zoo's zoologist, one of the most fascinating e
This week Prague's cinemas are screening films with English subtitles — everything from Czech premieres to classics by David Lynch and Pedro Almodóvar — while streaming platforms have added a fresh batch of comedies and documentaries.Top bi
The tiny pocket above the right front pocket of jeans — barely big enough to fit a thumb — appears on almost every pair of classic jeans. Generations of wearers have puzzled over its purpose, repurposing it for loose change, a lighter, or e
The Štěrkovna Open Music 2026 festival has wrapped up on the shores of Hlučín Lake, with every ticket sold out well in advance and dozens of Czech and Slovak stars taking to the stages — including Jaromír Nohavica, Janek Ledecký, and the ba
A solid bar of chocolate often crumbles and scatters across the kitchen instead of slicing cleanly — a problem nearly every home baker has faced. According to professional pastry chefs, the real culprit is the wrong knife and technique, not
Czech zoos are experiencing a genuine baby boom this summer: according to the country's zoos, this season has brought rare newborns including a seal pup, cheetah cubs, a giraffe calf, a rhino calf and even an aardvark, all of which visitors
Along Croatia's Adriatic coast, a new habit is spreading fast: payment terminals in cafes and restaurants now prompt tourists to leave a tip — offering options of 5, 10 or 15 percent of the bill, or a custom amount. According to the Croatia
In Prague's New Town, on Ječná Street 16, just steps from the Štěpánská tram stop, you'll find Pivovarský dům Benedikt, a restaurant-microbrewery — one of the oldest and best-known establishments of its kind in the Czech capital, which reop
A honey badger cub has been born at Dvůr Králové nad Labem Zoo — and according to the zoo, it marks the only successful case of the species breeding in captivity anywhere in the world over the past year.Zoologists at the facility note that
At the turn of the summer months, the town of Třebíč in the Vysočina region traditionally hosts the Male Chaim Jewish culture festival, carrying on the traditions of the former "Revived Jewish Town" events and the "Shamajim" festival, while
On October 29, 1787, at Prague's Nostitz Theatre — known today as the Estates Theatre — the world premiere of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's opera "Don Giovanni" took place, conducted by the composer himself. The theatre building has survived to