The Větrník, A Traditional Czech Cream Puff

A větrník is a delicious traditional Czech dessert. Similar to the French eclair or the Italian profiterole or even a St. Joseph’s Zeppole, this small rich and creamy treat is at the heart of many people who have had the chance to taste it. Made from a Choux pastry which is a light and airy...

LIFESTYLE, Recipes

June 6, 2018

The Return of The Iconic Czech Čezeta Scooter

Everybody knows and loves the Vespa, an Italian scooter first manufactured in 1946 which became famous through the iconic movie, Roman Holiday where Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn zipped through the streets of Rome getting ice-cream and falling in love on its two wheels. The provided excerpt offers just a glimpse into the extensive article....

NOSTALGIA, Retro Chic

May 23, 2018

A Czech Chocolate Meringue Roláda

Rolls are a very popular dessert style all around the world, but especially in many parts of Europe. Some are made of sponge cake, others pastry dough, but our favorite is a meringue roláda. The fillings of these rolls can also differ depending on the culture and personal preference. In this recipe we will be...

LIFESTYLE, Recipes

May 9, 2018

The History of The Czech Coat of Arms

Heraldry, or more specifically in this case, a coat of arms, is a visual armorial achievement displayed to identify states and or individuals. Heraldry has been around since the beginning of medieval times when battles were said to have gained their popularity, but pictures of crests and coats of arms can be found long before...

History, NOSTALGIA

May 2, 2018

The Valašský Frgál – A Wallachian Delicacy That Came About by Accident

Yes, it is true. Talk to any old Moravian grandmother and she’ll tell you that the Wallachian delicacy known as Valašský frgál was originally an unsuccessful koláč, a mistake. Europeans are proud of their gastronomic heritage and culinary jewels across Europe are distinctly married to their citizens; Russia has its caviar, France has its champagne,...

LIFESTYLE

April 18, 2018

Listen to This: Nové Struny To Ti Rikám Já

Nové Struny are a Czech band made up of a younger generation of men who bringing back classic Czech tramp and swing music with a modern spin. Every Czech knows the nostalgic country sound that awoke and inspired feelings of freedom and patriotism back in the communist era. This campfire music, known as “Tramp music”...

ENTERTAINMENT, Music

April 11, 2018

A Closer Look at Czech Coins and Their History

Just like most places in the world, Czech currency is made up of paper bills along with coins, and though the Czech Republic is officially part of the European Union, Euros are rarely accepted at Czech establishments. Instead, the Czechs use their own form of currency known as the Koruna (meaning “Crown” in English), also abbreviated...

History, NOSTALGIA

March 28, 2018

The Czech Week Leading to Easter Sunday

In The Czech Republic, Easter is a long holiday, much longer than most of us celebrate here in the United States. Besides celebrating Easter classically as we know it on Sunday, many Czech people celebrate the entire week leading up to this cheerful holiday. Back when the communists first started their occupation of the Czech...

CULTURE, Holidays

March 21, 2018

Trade Fair Palace – National Art Gallery of Prague

Founded by Kašpar Maria Šternberg in 1818, the “National Gallery” has ten locations around the city of Prague. Each one features a different style/period of art, and combined, The National Gallery’s collection reaches almost 14 million items all together. Today we will be discussing the Trade Fair Palace which was originally built in 1925 as a place...

Art and Design, CULTURE

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March 7, 2018

The History of the Colloredo-Mansfeld Palace

Have you ever wondered what that big beautiful building in The Knights of The Cross Square, just off the Charles Bridge house is? Well if so, you’re not the only one. Sometimes when you’re in a foreign place it’s hard to know the best places to go, especially if they are not advertised. The Colloredo-Mansfeld...

Architecture, CULTURE

February 28, 2018

Watch Viktor Polesný’s Murder in Polna

Zločin v Polné, or as it is more commonly known in English, Murder in Polna is a excellent two part film which follows the story of and deals with the Hilsner Affair. On an Easter Sunday in 1899, a nineteen year old seamstress named Anežka Hrůzová was found dead between the two towns of Věžníček, and Polná....

ENTERTAINMENT, Movies

February 14, 2018

The Black Chapel or Černá Kaple of Holešov

The Black Chapel (or Černá Kaple) is a funeral chapel built on the side of the parish church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Holešov, Czech Republic. The chapel was built on July, 25th, 1748 by the Bishop of Olomouc and Cardinal Ferdinand Julius, the Count of Troy. The owner of the entire estate was František Antonín Rottal, who...

Architecture, CULTURE

February 7, 2018

A Brief History of the Estates Theater in Prague

The Estates Theater, or Stavovské Divadlo as it is more commonly known in Czech, is Prague’s oldest theatre and one of the most beautiful theater buildings in all of Europe. Built in the late 18th century and designed by Czech architect Anton Haffenecker, its construction, which only lasted two years, was started by aristocrat František...

Architecture, CULTURE

January 30, 2018

Watch This: Dark Blue World or Tmavomodrý Svět

Coming from famous Czech director Jan Svěrák who also directed the film Kolya, comes Dark Blue World (2001). This is a historic action movie about a group of fighter pilots training to fight for their country which has been invaded by the Nazis in 1939. The plot follows two pilots in particular (Ondrej Vetchý and Krystof Hádekwho) who...

ENTERTAINMENT, Movies

January 27, 2018

Kolya – A Heart Wrenching Drama

Kolya is a Czech drama released in 1996 that follows the story of Louka, (portrayed by famous Czech actor Zdenek Sverák) a former concert cellist at the Prague Philharmonic who now works playing among others at funerals where he barely makes ends meet. He agrees to marry a Russian woman who needs citizen papers in exchange for...

ENTERTAINMENT, Movies

January 23, 2018

The Honest Guide to The City of Prague

The Honest Guide is a YouTube channel created and run by Janek Rubes, and Honza Mikulka. Two Czech born travel vloggers who travel all around the world. Though they have separate vlogging channels, they dedicated this one to episodes based mostly on guides to the city of Prague (Don’t worry, they also feature many other cities...

PLACES, Prague