Kategória: Experiences & Lifestyle
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A Slower Christmas in Central Europe (What I’m Actually Doing This Year)
For most of my childhood, Christmas meant abundance in the most literal sense. My mom baked twelve kinds of Christmas cookies. She also made three different layered desserts. She did all this while preparing a five-course Christmas Eve dinner. The table was full, the kitchen never rested, and somehow everything was done with love —…
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Alone in the Rain: My Adventure in Bohemian Paradise
Who knew a solo trip could start with panic and a rain-soaked car? Our hero fine-tunes their inner forest wanderer with some warming soup, conquers a misty castle, and triumphantly navigates a muddy trail—transforming gloom into adventure. Turns out, Bohemian Paradise prefers its magic a little damp!
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Beyond Hygge: How Czech Culture Embraces ‘Pohoda’ (The Art of Taking It Easy)
Pohoda, the Czech equivalent of lounging in style, champions the fine art of doing nothing—no candles or woolen socks required! Whether it’s sipping coffee in your PJs, wandering slowly in nature, or savoring unhurried meals, it’s all about that sweet, sweet vibe of serenity. So, embrace your inner sloth!
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Exploring Nature with Kids: A Creative Walk
A short walk in the village with my daughter revealed the beauty of nature and sparked her creativity. Armed with her sketchbook, she found joy in small details like heart-shaped trees. This experience reminded us that connection to nature and inspiration doesn’t require distance, but rather a willingness to observe and appreciate the world around…
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A Day on Říp Mountain
We decided to take a little trip out of Prague. We headed north to Říp, the legendary hill. According to Czech history, Praotec Čech (the Grandfather of Czech people) first looked out from here and declared this land home. It sounded like the perfect half-day escape from the city. Getting There Říp is about 40…
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Slow Family Evening Routine
Slow Living for Busy Families in Central Europe When you walk through the front door at 17:00, the day might feel like it’s ending — but it’s actually just beginning in the most important way. Creating a slow family evening routine helps turn those post-work hours into a time of connection, presence, and calm. In…
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Exploring Spiš Through Film: Unedited Images
Discover my second color film roll developed months after a quiet winter trip to Spiš, Slovakia. I share three photos featuring Spiš Castle, Spišská Kapitula cathedral, and its clock tower — captured with thoughtful, slow-living photography.
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Resting by the Sea
July by the Italian coast Czechia has no sea. Maybe that’s why even a short trip to the shore feels so special. It doesn’t have to be far — just far enough to smell salt in the air and hear the waves at night and rest by the sea. We drove south for a few…
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Cherry Harvest Days and One Very Slow Jam
The cherries were ready, all at once. Our tree, quietly filled with fruit while I was focused elsewhere. It felt like the season tapped me on the shoulder and whispered: “Now. Today.” And the cherry harvest has begun. So I did what anyone caught between a garden and a kitchen might do — I brought…
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Slow Travel in Czech Republic: A Winter Day in Kostelec nad Černými lesy
Discover slow travel in the Czech Republic through a peaceful winter day in Kostelec nad Černými lesy — a walk through castle grounds, cozy cafés, and local finds like spruce syrup and sea buckthorn tea.
