Image: The Commissioners Court of Bexar County, The State of Texas and Governor Greg Abbott, The City of San Antonio and Mayor Ron Nirenberg By Sharon Shchweitzer As a second generation Czech American living in Texas, I’m delighted to share that October is Czech American Heritage Month. On October 1st of 2021, [...]
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Image: The Commissioners Court of Bexar County, The State of Texas and Governor Greg Abbott, The City of San Antonio and Mayor Ron Nirenberg As a second generation Czech American living in Texas, I’m delighted to share this blog in response to readers and followers who have been inquiring about recent developments. On [...]
Image: Photograph by Sharon Schweitzer in Straznice, Czech Republic According to the European Commission Spring 2021 European Economic Forecast, as the Czech public health situation improves and containment measures are gradually relaxed, a rebound in economic activity is predicted. As a result, real GDP is forecast to grow by 3.4% in 2021, driven by [...]
Image by Deny_Hell from Pixabay Thinking about a cold brew on a hot summer day? The coronavirus has hit the Czech Republic brewing industry hard! If you are into beer, consider supporting them and trying a Czech beer like Pilsner Urquell or Staropramen. According to the Associated Press, beer consumption in the [...]
Image Credit: https://www.nationaalarchief.nl/ Věra Čáslavská at the 1967 European gymnastics championships. In our continued observance of Women’s History Month, we are honoring just a few of the numerous prominent Czech women artists, athletes, politicians, rulers and scientists. There are thousands of women who have impacted culture, history, and society in the current Czech lands, and [...]
Christmas in Prague by Beata Dudová The beautiful country of the Czech Republic, (also known more recently as Czechia), is located in central Europe. It is recognized worldwide as the most castle-rich country in Europe, for its Pilsner beer, and its medieval landscapes. Notable people born in the Czech Republic include Martina [...]
With so many destinations offering diverse cultural experiences, there’s no one-size-fits-all formula for making the most of international trips. Nevertheless, ensuring that you travel with an open mind and a desire to grow is the most important part of any itinerary. In honor of World Tourism Day on September 27, enjoy these four tips to maximize your cultural immersion and create lifelong memories.
Whether you’ve planned a traditional June ceremony, a winter wedding, or are taking your chances with a July matrimony, consider one of these traditions for a stroke of luck on your special day!
7 Fun Brew Facts from the Czech Republic.
