Category: Blog
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Czech traditions: St. Martin’s Day and the roasted goose
Today we bring you an article from our new series Czech Traditions! St. Martin’s Day, celebrated on November 11th, is rich in Czech traditions marking the end of the agricultural year, the arrival of winter, and the tasting of new wine. St. Martin and the Snow Legend A well-known saying, “St. Martin arrives on a…
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Prague Metro Guide
Welcome to Prague! If you’ve recently moved to this beautiful city, you’ve probably already encountered one of the best ways to get around the metropolis – the Prague Metro. With Expathub, we bring you an overview of how to get used to Prague’s public transport system and how to make the most of it. The…
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Made in Czechia: Global Contributions You Didn’t Know About
Welcome to our new series, Made in Czechia, where we’ll explore unique contributions that the Czech Republic has given to the world. Whether you live in the Czech Republic or are just curious about this small but culturally rich country in the heart of Europe, you’re in for some surprising discoveries. Let’s begin with a…
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Czech Humor – Dry, Ironical, and Absurd
Czech humor is often described as dry, ironic, and sarcastic. Unlike the loud and cheerful comedies of other nations, Czech humor often relies on subtle hints, paradoxical situations, and self-irony. For Czechs, humor is often a way to cope with difficult situations and gain perspective on reality. What is typical of Czech humor? Why can Czech humor be confusing for foreigners? Comparison…
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Bureaucracy: A Czech National Speciality ( Part I )
Welcome to the Czech Republic, a land of a thousand castles, beautiful nature, and… incredibly complex bureaucracy.Yes, even though we are a nation of poets and thinkers, we have a special talent: the art of complicating even the simplest tasks. Prepare yourself for a journey through a labyrinth of forms, stamps, and officials, where time…
