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Metro and Tram Etiquette

On: February 27, 2017

In: Activities and Lifestyles, Expat Resources, Features, Opinions and Editorials, Travel

Tagged: bus, cultural, don'ts, dos, etiquette, metro, mores, norm, norms, offend, offense, politeness, public, rules, station, stop, train, tram, transit, transportation

If you’re new to Prague, then it’s probably best to get your bearings as soon as possible and to understand the common ground that takes place throughout the city. Especially when it comes to public transport, there is definitely an unsaid yet understood language across everyone to work together and make the entire “transit process” as smooth as possible. There are always a few people out of the loop, and boy do they get some crude looks from locals but, hey, we all have to start somewhere, right? Let’s start with the trams. When the tram pulls up to the station, do not stand directly in front of the doors unless you want to get trampled on when everyone comesRead more.

What Are Some Czech Christmas Customs?

By: Alysa Yamada

On: January 10, 2017

In: Activities and Lifestyles, Expat Resources, Features, Prague Food, Restaurants and Cuisine, Travel

Tagged: carp, celebrate, celebration, christmas, cultural, culture, customs, Czech, dessert, drink, eve, expat, expats, food, holidays, new, tradition, year, year's

Every country carries out their own set of traditions and customs each year during the holidays. When moving to the Czech Republic, it’s good to be aware of some customs that may be different from your own. For example, in the Czech Republic, it’s common for households to hold off on getting a Christmas tree until December 23rd or just a few days before. Why? Answers vary, but a few have told me it’s to make sure that the tree is still alive and fresh at home on Christmas Day. Families will usually decorate the tree together on the 23rd and so it will be ready on the 24th — Christmas Day. Yes, even Christmas Day is different in CzechRead more.