About The Breed: Czechoslovakian Vlčak

The Czechoslovakian wolfdog, or as it is more commonly referred to in Czech “vlčak” which simply translates to wolf, is a rare breed of dog originating from the Czech Republic. They were originally created by the Czech army as part of a military program and date back to 1955 when Czechs and Slovaks where still one....

Czech Breeds, LIFESTYLE

January 21, 2019

Breda & Weinstein Department Store

The Breda & Weinstein department store by the Viennese architect Leopold Bauer first opened at the beginning of October in 1928. It was one of the most modern buildings of its time. It stood five stories above ground and had two underground floors, and it served as retail shops as well as a clothing factory....

Architecture, CULTURE

January 16, 2019

Top 5 Places to Workout In Prague

Physical fitness is one of the best steps to a healthier mind, body, and soul. Not only is exercise good for your physical appearance, but staying active is known to have many long-term benefits including the prevention of diseases like cancer and diabetes. Regular exercising can help reduce depression and stress levels, boost memory, and...

PLACES, Prague

January 13, 2019

The Beautiful Baroque Troja Chateau in Prague

Troja Château is indeed a remarkable and exceptional building. In fact, it would be better to call it a villa instead of a château, because it echoes the opulent Roman suburban villas which its builder, Count Wenzel Adalbert of Sternberg, encountered on his long journey. The spectacular houses amidst endless gardens mesmerized him to such...

Architecture, CULTURE, Prague

How to Make Czech Linecké Cukroví-Tres-Bohemes-1

January 11, 2019

Protected: How to Make Czech Linecké Cukroví

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Food, Holidays, Recipes

January 9, 2019

The History Of Amati Instrument Production

In Kraslice, a city known as the cradle of musical instrument production in Bohemia, the records of the production of stringed instruments can be seen all the way back to the first half of the 17th century. By the 18th century, the music industry had made a leap from producing strictly violins to wind instruments. Before...

History, NOSTALGIA

January 8, 2019

Beautiful Handmade Czech Bottle Holder Necklaces

It’s true, we humans love surprises, secrets, the mystique of hidden treasure and sudden delights to the senses; it is little wonder, then, that the miniature and wearable Czech bottle holder necklaces of such thrill and fascination for their collectors. Jewelry has always been similar to clothing when it came to portraying rank and wealth....

LIFESTYLE, Retro Chic, Shopping

January 4, 2019

How to Make Czech Vanilkové Rohlíčky

Vanilkové rohlíčky is a type of traditional Czech Christmas cookie that has a mild vanilla flavor and a slightly nutty texture. They are very fragile cookies with a fine flavor and a pretty appearance. Vanilkové rohlíčky are usually shaped into tiny delicate crescents. This is where they get their name, which translates to “Little vanilla...

Holidays, Recipes

January 3, 2019

Moravian Maurice Grau and the Metropolitan Opera

“The family with Czech roots who popularized musical theatre, ran the Metropolitan Opera, and published insightful books on theatre were the Graus. Maurice Grau was the universally loved head of the Met, his brother toured North America producing repertory opera-musicals, and another brother wrote the books.” The quote came in the form of a comment...

History, LIFESTYLE, NOSTALGIA, PEOPLE