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When Prague Was 50 Shades of Grey

1986 proved to be an unusual year for a young woman who had spent most of her life in America to visit Prague. Despite the uncertainties, my parents were compelled by a longing for their homeland and the people they had left behind, and so I decided to accompany them. The Cold War was on...

LIFESTYLE

June 11, 2015

Czech Avant Garde – Surrealism

Today we are looking at Czech Avant Garde – Surrealism. In the period between the two world wars, artistic movements in Czechoslovakia produced outstanding examples of avant-garde book cover design, layout, and typography. Czech artists, designers, and architects adopted and developed trends from the avant-garde in other parts of Europe and created what they saw...

Art and Design, CULTURE

June 8, 2015

Watch This: Vrchní, prchni – Run Waiter Run

“Vrchní, prchni” is also known in English as “Waiter! Flee” or “Run, Waiter, Run.” This hilarious 1981 Czechoslovak comedy, directed by Ladislav Smoljak, offers a comedic glimpse into life during the era of communism. Laden with hidden humor and references, it’s a film that demands attentive viewing. The story revolves around a man grappling with...

ENTERTAINMENT, Movies

June 1, 2015

Jim Morrison as a Writer & Poet

James Douglas Morrison Clarke aka Jim Morrison was born December 8, 1943 and died on July 3, 1971. He was only 27 years old at the time of his death. Most people know him as the lead singer from the band, the Doors. But Jim was much more than that, Jim was an American singer, songwriter,...

Books, CULTURE

May 21, 2015

Watch This: The Shop on Main Street

“The Shop on Main Street” (Obchod na korze) is a Czech masterpiece from 1965. The story follows Anton Brtko, a simple Slovak carpenter known as “Tóno.” When the town undergoes Aryanization, Tóno’s brother-in-law assigns him to take over the sewing shop of an elderly and nearly deaf woman named Rozália Lautmannová, also known as Lautman....

ENTERTAINMENT, Movies

May 18, 2015

13 Weird Fashion Trends Around the World

As we search and browse the best sites for the latest in travel, art, fashion, literature, and more we sometimes come across really strange and bizarre things that once you see, you cannot unsee. Some of those images are here in a post we aptly called ’13 Weird Fashion Trends Around the World’. We think they...

Fashion, LIFESTYLE

May 14, 2015

Watch This: Želary

Zelary is a Czech film that begins in Prague during World War II where we are introduced to two doctors and Eliska. Eliska is a nurse who works alongside a respected surgeon named Richard who is also her lover. Eliska is a courier and has to learn different stories each time she takes messages or documents...

ENTERTAINMENT, Movies

May 13, 2015

Watch This: Moon Over Miami

Moon Over Miami is a delightful and filled with dancing, songs, action, beach scenes, and sweet-hearted romance this film will lift your spirits and make you laugh. Two smart girls looking like a million and looking for a million. In this vibrant film bursting with vivid technicolor, we witness the whimsical escapades of two sisters...

ENTERTAINMENT, Movies

May 12, 2015

Dramatic Drives – Makran Coastal Highway

We love dramatic drives and anytime we travel near a drive, we rent a car and take the road. In today’s post we’ll be looking at dramatic drives along the Makran Coastal Highway in Pakistan. The Makran Coastal Highway is a 653 km-long coastal highway along Pakistan’s Arabian Sea coastline. It slithers and snakes across an inhospitable lunar...

Wanderlust

May 7, 2015

Surreal Works of Art from Old Photos

Today I stumbled upon the stunningly beautiful work of Jane Long and photographer Costică Acsinte… Jane is an artist and fine art photographer from Brisbane, Australia who happened upon some old photos and decided to give them new life… Born on the 4th of July in 1897 in the little village of Perieți, România was Costică Acsinte. He fought in WWI and despite...

LIFESTYLE

Yes-Giorgio-Pavarotti-Tres-Bohemes-Review

May 5, 2015

Watch This: Yes Giorgio

“Yes Giorgio!” takes us back to a time not too long ago when movies came in different flavors. There were the ones you couldn’t resist watching repeatedly, and then there were those that lingered in your mind long after the credits rolled. If you’re a Pavarotti enthusiast like us, then ‘Yes Giorgio!’ is an absolute...

ENTERTAINMENT, Movies

May 4, 2015

Croatian Poppyseed or Walnut Roll from Jillian Greer

I’ve indulged in countless slices of walnut and poppy seed rolls—perhaps a few too many. But now, courtesy of my dear friend Jillian Greer, I have this walnut roll recipe to pass on to you. This delectable treat is beloved in various regions of Central and Eastern Europe. While it’s not exclusively Czech, it holds...

Food, LIFESTYLE, Recipes

April 30, 2015

Mont Blanc Chestnut Tartlets

With the arrival of Spring, we felt inspired to indulge in a celebration reminiscent of Christmas, complete with our favorite seasonal dessert. We owe a debt of gratitude to Jillian Greer for graciously allowing us to share this delightfully decadent recipe. Known as Mont Blanc, or Mont-Blanc aux marrons, this dessert features a luscious blend...

Food, LIFESTYLE, Recipes

April 23, 2015

Cute Czech Guys In My Ice Cream

Get ready for a tantalizing treat because Czech ice cream ads feature… drumroll, please… hot guys! Yes, you heard that right. Prepare to be captivated as you watch the videos below. From guys emerging from strawberries to others indulging in showers of milk or luxuriating in chocolate-filled tubs, these ads redefine the concept of eye...

LIFESTYLE

April 16, 2015

Prague Dessert at the Cukrárna Myšák

Some people stick to the traditional three meals a day, but for us, dessert is a constant companion from morning till night. Nowhere is this more true than when we find ourselves in Prague, especially when Cukrárna Myšák is within reach. Here, dessert is not just a treat but an art form, perfected over more...

Wanderlust

April 9, 2015

Czech Avant Garde – Constructivism

Today, we delve into the realm of Constructivism within the Czech Avant Garde movement. Amidst the interwar period, Czechoslovakia witnessed a flourishing of artistic endeavors, particularly evident in the realm of book cover design, layout, and typography. Artists, designers, and architects from Czechoslovakia drew inspiration from avant-garde movements across Europe, forging what they perceived as...

Art and Design, CULTURE