The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
News, tips, and Expats.cz top stories for Prague and the Czech Republic on Oct. 4, 2022.
A Czech cosmetic pioneer celebrates 30 years of sweet-smelling success
Botanicus has come a long way from its humble beginnings, now boasting a visitor's center, thriving e-shop, and four flagship stores.
Know the Czech lands, know yourself: New hiking trail connects Řip-Blaník pilgrim route
A nearly 300-kilometer-long route through Czech landmarks around Prague has been officially inaugurated by the Cesta Česka association.
From Prague in five hours: An interactive map helps plan your next city break
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Chronotrains allows travelers to compare train travel in Czechia to distances they can cover in other countries.
As summer ends, looking back at Czechia's hottest holiday search trends
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From where to go and what to do, new data sheds light on the most-searched terms for both Czech and English speakers this summer.
10 easy autumn day trips from Prague
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Colorful, cozy, contented. Here's how to experience autumn (a.k.a the season of the soul) in the Czech Republic.
German police call for border checks in Czechia to halt stream of illegal migrants
People-smugglers have created new routes from the Balkans via Slovakia and the Czech Republic after Austria tightened the border checks with Hungary.
Olšina Trail: A formerly off-limits military area offers a stunning glimpse of nature
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A seven-kilometer walk around a pond lets you see some rare birds and plants in a setting that was undisturbed for decades.
The era of cheap flights is over, but fall might see a slight fare drop
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A wide range of factors from higher fuel prices to staff shortages mean that truly cheap flights won’t be coming back.
There's now a cheaper, easier way to send and receive packages abroad from Czechia
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A Brno-based company is revolutionizing online shipping with lower-cost and faster delivery services, especially to post-Brexit Britain.
A Czech taxi company is promising a safer ride to the airport
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Prague’s family-friendly taxi service not only shuttles kids to school but gets families to or from the airport with minimal fuss.
Eco-travel to Germany: a hydrogen-powered bus will link Prague with Dresden
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The project to make an emission-free international bus route is in its early stages, with few specific details available.
Take a spin in a three-wheeled Czechoslovak Velorex this autumn
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Brush up on the history of the only fabric-covered three-wheel car ever produced, also known as 'the cockroach' and 'the running tent.'
Old Masters exhibit opens at Prague Castle on Friday
Plus: Part of a building facade in Prague collapses possibly due to heat, Pearl Jam cancels Prague concert, and more.
New map gives Prague visitors tips and tricks for blending in with the locals
The new edition of the Use-It map promotes sustainable tourism as well as exploring outside the city center.
Czech ministry mulling stricter regulations for Airbnb rentals
The Czech Republic lags behind other European countries when it comes to overseeing short-term accommodation rentals.
How to take the train from Czechia to the beach this summer
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A few trains will get you to the coast, and a special deal makes train travel across Germany particularly cheap this year.
