For many people, years of struggling with concentration, memory, or organisation are dismissed as personality traits or everyday stress. It is often only when life becomes more demanding that they begin to wonder whether something else is going on. That is where Helena Reina Calzado comes in. A clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist based in Prague, Helena works with English- and Spanish-speaking patients, providing neuropsychological assessment and cognitive intervention for children, adolescents, and adults experiencing difficulties with attention, memory, executive functioning, and other cognitive abilities. “Neuropsychology studies the relationship between the brain and behaviour,” Helena explains. “We look at how someone thinks, processes information, pays attention, and solves problems, and then use that understanding to guide assessment and treatment.” Neuropsychological assessment focuses on cognitive functioning. The process typically begins with a detailed clinical interview, followed by standardised tests tailored to the person’s specific concerns. When appropriate, neuropsychological intervention aims to improve everyday cognitive functioning and help patients adapt to daily challenges. One of the most common reasons people seek her help is a long history of unexplained difficulties that have never been fully understood. “I often see adults who have spent years developing strategies to cope with attention or learning difficulties...
At Manifesto Market, the aroma of Sichuan peppercorns and chili oil stands out among the usual mix of street food and drinks. It comes from Lá Bù Lá Street, the more casual sibling of the restaurant Lá Bù Lá, both founded by Wen, a Chongqing native who wants to introduce Prague diners to the real flavors of her hometown. Wen arrived in Prague in 2019 after being accepted into a Master’s program at the Prague University of Economics and Business. But studying was only part of the reason she moved. At 22, she wanted a new beginning and the chance to discover a different version of herself. “There was something about Prague that attracted me immediately,” she says. “The architecture, the pace of life, the atmosphere of the city — it all felt very charming. I wanted to see what kind of person I could become here.” That decision eventually led her into the restaurant business, with four concepts launched over the years — two that closed and two that continue today. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lá Bù Lá Street (@labula_street) Beyond the Stereotypes For Wen, opening a Chinese restaurant in Prague was...
For many expats, learning Czech is one of the biggest challenges of settling in Prague. While English can be enough to navigate everyday life, understanding the local language often becomes the key to connecting with the city and its people. Few people know this journey better than Lorenzo Di Bisceglie, the owner of Language Atelier, a language school in Prague’s Old Town that focuses on personalised courses taught by native speakers. His connection to Prague, however, began long before he took over the school. “The reason why I ended up in Prague is that at the university in Italy I took Bohemian Studies as my main subject – Czech language and literature,” he says. “That’s usually where I start when people ask about my story, and people are always surprised. It looks like Bohemian Studies are not so popular.” Over seventeen years in Prague, he has seen the city and its international community change. “When I arrived in Prague, the town was still predominantly Czech,” he recalls. “In all these years the expat community grew exponentially.” Before taking over Language Atelier, Lorenzo spent years teaching languages as a freelancer. Becoming a business owner was never part of the original plan....
A taste of Vietnamese childhood and family tradition finds a new home in Prague. For the brothers behind Bamico, opening a Vietnamese sandwich shop was never simply about food. It was about identity and bringing a piece of home to the city they love. “We are two brothers, and the idea for Bamico was born out of pure exhaustion and nostalgia,” they explain. Growing up in the Czech Republic, they watched their parents dedicate their lives to entrepreneurship, often sacrificing family time in pursuit of building a better future. “We watched our parents work 16-hour days with almost no weekends,” they explain. “Bamico was born out of respect for their work ethic, but also from a desire to build something of our own.” Years later, after spending time abroad, the brothers found themselves experiencing a different kind of challenge. “When we lived abroad, we experienced a deep sense of isolation and homesickness,” they recall. Missing the flavors and atmosphere of their childhood, they began searching for a way to reconnect with their roots. The result was Bamico. At the center of Bamico’s concept is bánh mì, Vietnam’s iconic sandwich and one of the country’s most beloved street foods. For the...
Less than a year after opening its doors in Prague, Hues Kafe achieved a milestone few young independent cafés can claim. The café was selected as an official catering partner for Miss Universe 2026 in Prague, successfully serving approximately 300 guests, including around 200 adults and 100 children. For founder Sameer Shaikh, the moment felt surreal. “When we received the opportunity, we had only two days to prepare. It was a huge responsibility, but also a proud moment for our entire team.” Located in the heart of Prague, Hues Kafe has quickly built a reputation for its colorful presentation, specialty coffee, and unique Indian-European brunch concept. Unlike many cafés that rely on pre-prepared food, dishes at Hues Kafe are made fresh to order, combining flavors from different cultures while maintaining a focus on lighter, oil-free cooking. One of the café’s distinguishing features is its coffee program. Sameer personally sources and develops unique blends, including combinations of Indian, Brazilian, and Colombian beans. His goal is not only to serve quality coffee but also to introduce more people to Indian coffee, which remains relatively unknown compared to many Latin American varieties. The café itself was built entirely through personal savings accumulated during...
With two locations now running in Prague, including its newer space in Palmovka, Bohemia Boards & Brews is entering a new phase focused less on expansion and more on building its role as a social hub. This summer, the board game café is placing renewed focus on both venues and the role they play in the city’s social life. We spoke with founder Douglas Kaufman about how the concept has evolved and why it still resonates today. Bohemia Boards & Brews combines a café, bar, and a library of hundreds of board games, built around the idea of a shared “third place” — somewhere outside home and work where people can meet and spend time together. “The concept of the board game café was just catching on in the US and Canada, spearheaded by Snakes & Lattes in Toronto,” Kaufman says. “It offered a place with a cool vibe and friendly atmosphere, serving food and drinks while giving people a space to play games.” Before this model existed in Prague, he recalls, options were limited and often improvised. “If you wanted to play games and didn’t want to go to someone’s house, you either went to a pub with your...
From North Macedonia to Prague, tattoo artist Deni Shalamanov has engraved his place in the city’s evolving ink scene, where Yart Tattoo Space has been standing in Smíchov since 2020. For Deni, the journey to tattooing didn’t start with a machine, but from the captivation of lines and composition. “Since I was a child, I have been interested in tattooing. I was always fascinated by the strokes of a paintbrush and the linework of drawing,” Deni recalls. As he got older, he initially worked in a different field, immediately noticing the inborn creativity that never truly left him. Earlier years of drawing and painting influenced a recognizable style combining fine line, microrealism, and geometric elements, which came instinctively applied with patience and precision. “About six years ago, I ordered my first tattoo machine and started tattooing my closest friends, which quickly became a form of self-expression I fell in love with,” mentions Deni. Not long after, Deni opened his own tattoo studio in his hometown and worked there for several years until eventually relocating to Prague. As an artistically and culturally rich, awe-inspiring city, Prague is a creative’s playground. “I’ve already created several designs inspired by Prague, incorporating elements of...
What should you know about expat music in Prague? And where can you find it? We met with Nano Tone – a Prague-based synth pop duo consisting of Carl Warwick (UK) and Jack Zagorski (US). The band burst onto the local music scene in 2019, when their song “Let’s Get Digital” aired on Radio 1, the Czech Republic’s foremost alternative radio station. You can catch them on the main stage of Prague’s Expat Culture Festival on Saturday, 27 September 2025, at Cross Club in the Holešovice district. How long have you been part of Prague’s expat music scene? Carl has been involved in the Czech and expat music scene for over 20 years. Shortly after moving here from the UK, he formed a band called Squall with two other expats. In 2002, their album How Things Work was released on Silver Rocket, a prominent Czech alt rock record label. Since then, Carl’s been in a slew of bands with expats, as well as Czechs. Jack made his debut on the local music scene as part of Nano Tone, when he replaced former member Reed Jones in 2021. How big is the expat music scene in Prague? The expat music scene...
For the past six years, the grand stages of Prague’s National Theatre have been graced by the precise, expressive movements of British-born dancer and choreographer Fraser Roach. As a soloist with the Czech National Ballet, Fraser has been at the heart of the city’s vibrant dance scene, leading audiences through classical masterpieces and contemporary narratives. Now, as he prepares to move on to Monte Carlo, he reflects on the winding journey that brought him here, and what it means to say goodbye to a city that has become, in his words, “very much like a huge part of me.” Raised in England, Fraser’s pathway into ballet was anything but conventional. “I didn’t grow up knowing what ballet was,” he confesses. Coming from a family not mainly involved in the theatre arts, dance was not an obvious choice until a schoolteacher, Catherine Lynch, encouraged him to try ballet. “My mum told me I wouldn’t have to go again to make the teacher happy if I didn’t like it. I gave it a try… and then I just kept going.” That one tentative step led Fraser to the Royal Ballet School, where he spent most of his formative years. Still a teenager,...
Alessandro Testa, an Italian Associate Professor at Charles University in Prague, has spent his career navigating the complexities of academic life across Europe. His latest achievement? Landing a visiting professorship at one of the world’s most prestigious universities—UC Berkeley. For Testa, this achievement is the culmination of a dynamic and far-reaching career, shaped by both mobility across Europe and a deep-rooted connection to key institutions like Charles University. Born and raised in Italy, Testa’s academic path has taken him through some of Europe’s most renowned universities, including those in Florence, Rome, Estonia, and Paris, where he trained in anthropology, history, European ethnology, and religious studies. After earning his PhD in social anthropology in 2013, Testa’s career trajectory led him to long-term, intensive research engagements in Estonia, Austria, Spain, and the Czech Republic. It was in Prague, however, where Testa found a strong base to further his research and teaching, and it is from here that he will now make the leap to Berkeley. Reflecting on his upcoming move, Testa says, “Landing a position at Berkeley is a very important achievement for me. It’s a validation of the years of work I’ve put into my research, and I couldn’t have done...
Recently, Prague Morning had the pleasure to meet Kiyani Johnson, a talented football player whose athletics journey took her from her early years on the field to the vibrant city of Prague. Like many expats, Kiyani’s story is one of passion, cultural discovery, and the pursuit of her dreams. Now, her journey is in Prague thanks to Sparta Prague Football Club, where Kiyani is happy to have her contract. Kiyani’s connection to football began at a young age, and it quickly became a significant part of her life. But what fueled her journey to becoming a professional football player? We sat down with Kiyani to learn about her background and the role her family played in shaping her career. Kiyani’s journey from her native Canada to Prague was marked by significant cultural and lifestyle differences. “So I would say we don’t actually currently have a professional women’s football league in Canada,” she explains. “A lot of players go overseas to play either in America or they cross over to Europe.” In Prague, Kiyani discovered a new level of passion for the sport. “I feel like there’s a lot more passion because there’s history to a lot of the clubs here...
We met with the owner of Saffa Maso, Nicolaas Uys, who moved to the Czech Republic in 2017 with his “main goal” being to play rugby at a international level. Fast forward five years and Nicolaas is not only playing for the Czech Republic national team but is also playing at club level for Tatra Smichov rugby club, fell in love with and married a Czech woman and has now set up a South African biltong company. The South African community in the Czech Republic is fast growing, with “around 1000” South Africans currently living here. Nicolaas tries to organise monthly events for the community in Prague where they have a “braai” (a traditional South African grill) and other monthly get-togethers. When asked what inspired him to start a biltong company in the Czech Republic, Nicolaas was clear that not only did he want to bring the flavours of South Africa to this part of the world, but he was passionate about the practicalities and health benefits of this protein-packed snack. “I was unable to source good quality dried meat in the Czech Republic and was running out of supplies from my friends and family back in South Africa,” says Nicolaas...
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