Sealand is one of the most remarkable micronations in the world—not just because of its size, but above all because of the story behind it. It was established on the abandoned wartime fortress Roughs Tower, built by the British military during World War II in international waters of the North Sea, approximately 11 kilometers off…
With the passing year, after 28 years, the pub U Buldoka is closing. Following the closure of Újezd club, this is another major loss not only for the social life of Smíchov but for the whole of Prague. Both venues were among my favorites during the years I lived in the city. I started going…
When I launched this blog, my head was full of questions. Would anyone care? Does the written word still have power? Can we even pause for text in the age of TikTok, podcasts, and YouTubers? Five months in, I have my answer: YES. And that’s thanks to YOU! Your reactions, shares, and quiet presence have…
It was the year 2012. At that time, I had already been living in Australia for two years and was thinking about where to go on vacation. I thought it would be interesting to travel somewhere as far as possible from the center of Europe, where I come from, and take advantage of my current…
