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I scream, you scream – Ice Cream Fest
Ice cream is the best remedy you could ever find for escaping the flaming temperatures that surround the capital of the Czech Republic. This weekend, on June 26, Ice Cream
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Getting Back on Track After COVID with Wim Hof
Also posted on the Prague Monitor here. The past two years have been difficult for many of us. The lockdowns, isolation, endless debates and ever-changing rules all contributed to feelings of being overwhelmed and losing control of our lives. Reality itself seemed uncertain. People handled this in various ways, not all of them healthy (yes, my alcohol consumption increased noticeably). Most of us know that escapism is not the way to go; facing your fears and worries head-on is the only way to overcome them. But that’s a difficult step to take, or at least it was for me. I managed to do it, though it left me wondering what else I could do to take back control of my
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- I scream, you scream – Ice Cream Fest June 23, 2022
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- Photographers alert: an exhibition exploring the photography’s role in modern society June 17, 2022
- A day trip to Pilsen: Yes, please! June 14, 2022
- Dive into the bubbly and fruity prosecco festivals around Prague June 8, 2022
- Dive into Japanese culture at Prague’s Botanic Garden June 6, 2022
- The top three yoga events you should not miss this week May 31, 2022
- Getting Back on Track After COVID with Wim Hof May 24, 2022
- Get ready for a hot girl summer with Design Market May 20, 2022
- Perceive Badiucao’s vision of Chinese culture and its arising problems at DOX May 18, 2022
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Czech Salary is a net salary calculator in English reflecting the the 2021 Amendment of the Czech Income Tax Act. Starting from the salary period of January 2021, all employees will find a higher net salary in their next pay slip. Czech Salary provides a calculation with explanations of all salary deductions and possible tax credits. Soon the creators are planning to add a Calculator of Net Income of Trade licensors and other helpful information with regards to the Czech taxation. You can access the calculator here.
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3 ways to exercise in Prague during pandemic
With gyms still closed, how do you start getting in shape and ready for summer? Maybe you’re looking to lose some of that “lockdown weight” or just ready to start moving after months of snow and Netflix nights. Whatever your reason, you’re in luck – there are plenty of ways to exercise in Prague even during these crazy times! Outdoor Gyms No matter where in Prague you live, chances are you’ve seen an outdoor gym here or there at one point. Some are very basic, with just bars and steps that allow you to do pull-ups, dips, and lunges. Others, like the one in Rokytka (Prague 9), also have resistance machines and even some free weights. Here are a few
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REVEALED: the world’s biggest beauty trends
Google Search Data Shows How the Biggest Beauty Trends in Europe Compare to the Rest of the World The origins of skincare and cosmetics can be traced back thousands of years to Ancient Egypt, and throughout the centuries that have since passed, beauty trends have continued to evolve. From winged eyeliner and beehive hairdos to ultra-thin eyebrows and brown lipstick, some have yo-yoed in and out of the beauty scene over the years, while others remain firmly on the agenda – in fact, false lashes have been en vogue since 18991. But what are some of the biggest beauty crazes today, and how do they compare around the world? To find out, The Body Shop analyzed online search data from 64 countries
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Getting Back on Track After COVID with Wim Hof
Also posted on the Prague Monitor here. The past two years have been difficult for many of us. The lockdowns, isolation, endless debates and ever-changing rules all contributed to feelings of being overwhelmed and losing control of our lives. Reality itself seemed uncertain. People handled this in various ways, not all of them healthy (yes, my alcohol consumption increased noticeably). Most of us know that escapism is not the way to go; facing your fears and worries head-on is the only way to overcome them. But that’s a difficult step to take, or at least it was for me. I managed to do it, though it left me wondering what else I could do to take back control of my