‘The Defectors’: The Witty Absurdist Debut Novel by Czech-American Essayist René Georg Vasicek
‘The Defectors’, the debut novel by Czech-American essayist René Georg Vasicek, tells the story of various characters in multiple worlds that have “defected” from ;Cover image courtesy of J. New…
Br(u)no: Being Inside Brings Out Big Thoughts, Week 4
The COVID-19 quarantine period has reached Easter Weekend. Hope you are able to find peace of mind, or at least a piece of beránek, a lamb-shaped cake, to eat. Photo…
Br(u)no: Face Masks Become All the Rage, Week 3
The Czech Republic has become a major promoter for the worldwide use of face masks. Photo Credit: Gabriela Zalubil Reichlova. Everyone has their personal list of moments that exemplify the…
NoWHERE in Brno Magazine – Socially Distanced Culture and Fun in Brno in April
WHERE in Brno? NoWHERE. The new edition of the cultural magazine (ni)KAM v Brně , with a dedicated English section at the back, will give you the best tips for…
Br(u)no: Life Continues Through Self-Quarantine Week 2, Alcohol Helps
The landmarks of Brno are close, yet so still so far away during the days of self-quarantine. Photo credit: Bruno Zalubil. The stars are so far away that, when you…
Love In The Time of Coronavirus: Sex, Dating, and Social Distancing
Online pornography database PornHub has joined efforts to convince Czechs to stay inside and follow basic hygiene procedures. Meanwhile, other online distributors of erotic products have reported a surge in…
Grumpy Br(u)no: Don’t Tell Me to Not Get Angry!
Člověče, nezlob se! looks so very innocent at the beginning, but it always leads to pain and ;Photo credit: Bruno Zalubil. Board games are a good way to teach your children to follow the rules, use a…
Quar [Br(u)no] antine: What To Do While Stuck At Home
Despite the existential gloom that has befallen the city of Brno and the world, it is important to keep a brave face for your children. Self-imposed quarantine can be made…
School’s Out – Not!
Photo credit: Freepik / For illustrative purposes. School is out, at least physically, for the kids and so it is also for teachers (to differing degrees). Normally this brings big…
Active Brno: Staying Active During These Strange Times
As you stay inside your home while the world deals with the spread of the coronavirus, there are many things that you can do to stay active. Photo Credit: Stock…