8 YEARS IN PRAGUE!!: Here are the 8 ways that the Expat-in-Prague experience has changed me.
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- čas přidán 7. 06. 2024
- I'm an American who moved to Prague 8 years ago and while I never had any plans to leave, it's astonishing that 8 years have already gone by! It's hard to put into words the ways I've changed because of living here, but in this video, I'll try to sum it up for you!
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100% agree with what you said at the end. I’m an American born to Czech parents. I moved to Prague about 7 months ago and no one understood why 😅 but you said it perfectly. I don’t want to work my whole life to be able to afford a two week trip to Europe. I’m just here being an ordinary person in a beautiful place 🙂
Good move! 😉👍
That's great to hear, I'm glad to know there are kindred spirits in the same city ☺
Yes, that´s it!
I'm czech and since my teenage years I' have been dreaming about visiting USA and travel whole Route 66. So I guess instead of saving money for this I should rather move to the US and be ordinary person who enjoy living in USA 🤔
@@siegfriedo se v neděli 🙂 to žere baterku se to stalo tak to jsem já snadné jen
Americans: Owning a car is freedom
Europeans: Not having to own a car is freedom
It's so true! I'm completely European now in that respect.
Sorry but the public transportation in europe is so much more better. And cheap
I agree and yet literally every Czech I know owns a car.
It is true only in case that you live in a bigger town or a city. In case you live in a little town or a village than to have a car is huge advantage to explore the wider area around you or just to go shopping.
@@kennedy7955 It's your bubble, that doesn't mean that an average Czech owns a car. I don't, many of my friends don't... that's my bubble.
I love how you talk about Prague and the Czech Republic. I currently study in the US, and this video makes me a little bit sad but most importantly proud that I'm Czech.
Thanks Lucie! I would love to hear about your experience studying the in US! Where are you? Do you notice any "culture clashes" with your American friends?
There is this saying: "Americans live to work, Europeans work to live." From watching lots of vids of Americans living in Europe, I think this saiyng is very true. US is very centred around consumerism, whenever something new comes out (like new iPhone) everyone needs to have it and work to get it, while here in Europe, most of people just work to earn enough to pay for a decent living and afford going out with friends and travel. I feel like Europeans are more focused on experiences and enjoying life, while Americans are focused on goods (having big house, good car, huge TV, new iPhone ect.) and it's just quite shocking to know how many people work more than one job just to afford these things. I'd rather give up luxury items and settle for something simpler and cheaper than spend 18 hours a day at work. At the end of the day, when we are old, I think what matters is what we experienced in life, how we enjoyed it, what people we met and not what we bought and owned, you take nothing to the grave with you but having beautiful memories at the end of your life is what matters and you can say that you didn't waste your time and lived to the fullest.
Well you are right, to a degree. There are plenty of people here, especially in Prague, who are fully immersed in the consumeristic life style and their numbers are increasing.
Scores of people in CZ do not hesitate to take out loans to buy a new iphone or other crap although they do not really need it and work mediocre poorly paid jobs.
@@siegfriedo of course, that's true, I was speaking generally about American and European culture and life style from what I've heard and seen. There are people in all countries all around the world that are into consumerism but US is basically based on it
Yes, these are my thoughts exactly. Leaving the US has definitely made me reconsider the purpose of money, time, and consumer goods in my life. I would much rather forego the latest iPhone if it it means I can enjoy more time not working. Thank you for your comment!
@@siegfriedo I see this too. In my opinion, it's a shame, because it doesn't lead to more contentment, only to more anxiety trying to "keep up with the Joneses." Thank you for your comment!
It is funny you say it in prague. I live in a small village in the south of czech repubic and that's exactly what we think about people living in prague. If you go to some czech village, i believe you'll find out that people care about money even less there. Or that's only my opinion, i don't know, but here we make fun of people from large cities, prague mostly, that they just work hard to earn enough money. Im really glad that it is not true like i've always though and I believe that compare to americans, it is still nothing.
Btw great video, I really enjoyed it!
You have a lovely personality and energy about you. And you´re also funny and smart. Your videos are refreshing. Great job!
Thanks so much Jan, that's lovely to hear!
I agree 😊
I cannot help it but I see you as a long lost Czech who just happened to live in the US for the majority of her life. It just seems to me you picked up so much of the Czech (and especially Prague) mentality and made it your own:)
That's lovely to hear, thank you for your nice comment!
This video definitely made my day. It's smart, honest, kind ... everything. Thank You! Přeju hodně stěstí tady u nás doma. :-D
Thank you very much for your comment and kind words!
Very interesting great points you brought up. I never should have considered that..Buy the way what kind of car do ya’ll drive? Ahoy, Chuck
@@chuckbrichta3909 1994 Skoda as a daily and a 4WD 1988 Vanagon for fun. :-)
Great video, I'm glad that you like living here. A lot of Czech people dont realise how good life in CZE is. They always dream about living abroad. But I've already visited a lot of countries to realise that this is home and we are doing very well here.
I'm sure that the inability to travel for a long time leads Czech people to fantasize about living abroad, but really this country is wonderful!
Yes, most of the Czechs do not realize how lucky they are to live in this country with its level of freedom (threatened now but still pretty high), security, medicare etc. Usually the every "abroad" experience can really open their eyes. Moreover, the more open ČR is going to be to all kinds of experts, the less extreem will be all negative aspects of our culture... such as hidden racism, xenofobia, populist admiration etc.
Thank you for sharing. Just relinquished my shares / 6 figure salary and move all the way to Prague because I believe that life is for living!
Wow, big move! I hope you enjoy life in Prague as much as I do!
An excellent review. I am a Slovak and I spent seven years in Canada, doing my Ph.D. and holding a postdoc position there afterwards. In a sense, my experience is mirroring that of yours. I can relate to all the points you made. After all, I returned back to Slovakia. Yet, I would like to stress that most of my north-American experience was positive and hugely enriching in spite of how the north-American beers taste. It enlarged my Universe. I treasure this new understanding of the world very much.
What a fortunately experience you had! (Except for the beer...I haven't had a Molson in years 😂)...thank you for watching!
You always make me so happy.. Your gift to focuse on the bright side of everything is just...inspirational.!! To bychom se měli zase my Češi naučit od Vás
Thank you Lena, that's very nice of you to say!
Absolutely! The gratefulness is something that's pretty foreign to Czechs. Maybe the communism residual mindset is to blame?
Love your last comments, so true. I am Czech living in Canada cuz my parents immigrated in 1987 and not a day goes by I don’t want to move back. It’s been 30+ years and I miss it so much still! Unfortunately for me my fam situation doesn’t allow for me to move but one day it will happen. Mej se🇨🇿
We immigrated in 1986, to the US and I have always felt the same way. I loved the simplicity of life in CR. Trump's election was a kick in the ass for me, so I moved my family to the UK, which is at least closer and enables travel to CR more frequently than every 10 years. I have fallen in love with Northern England and Scotland.
Loved your video. My wife and I are moving from a large house with a swimming pool in the US to a small condo in downtown Victoria, B.C. (she is Canadian, Im American). While Victoria is not quote Europe, it still has sort of a European "vibe" to it and Canada in general is much more multi-cultural than the U.S. Your video confirmed to me that we are making the right decision. Cant wait to park the car and walk to everything, and hopefully I will lose at least 15 pounds.
I liked your video, as an American, I got pretty stressed a few times.at first in prague, getting lost and that type of thing, but I realized that it was a new type of stress and challenges that I could overcome, more like adventure. The old stress of united states was gone, I never felt safer or more peaceful. When I returned to United states, the old stresses, like safety came back,, and the sameness of everywhere and pointlessness of staying here. I haven't returned to Czech republic yet, but working toward that. I am 48, wish I had known about the world long ago.
Congratulations to 8th anniversary in Czechia. Enjoy.
thank you!!
@@DreamPrague Just one personal question you don't need to answer. After 8 years stay in Czechia you must have the permanent residence permission already. Do you have it?
@@rizek6670 Yes I do! That was a big day of celebration for me!
I really enjoyed watching this video.... keep up the great work!
Deep & on point. Great content!
I grew up in Czech republic and I have been living in US for 18 years and she is absolutely right .
I applaud your video and thank you, I appreciate your efforts Speaking Czech sounds really good, You're amazing and keep doing what you're doing, it's You're amazing and keep doing what you're doing, it's nice 🙏❤️
you are so wise and put so many things into perspective for me. it's been a while since i last saw a video that made me nod along and think throughout the entirety of it, thank you so much! wishing you all the best xx
I sooooo understand this video, similar story but in France and Germany..... love your videos. Planning a trip to Prague when I’m sure I can return to Frankfurt!
I really enjoy your videos. Grreat job. Prague is cozy, that’s for sure.
Thanks for watching, Petr!
This was such a beautiful pre-covid video. I love your wit and thoughtfulness.
When you get to hear how things are at a different place with different culture you start to value what you have. Thats just what your videos make me feel like so, thank you. :)
I just passed my 10 year Prague-versary! Congrats! It's a hell of a place to call home.
Its good to see nice persons everywhene especially in my/our country. Keep it going and good luck.
Thank you very much!
Damn, this got pretty deep. I am digging your personality (and these new viewpoints you offer) more and more with every video I watch. Love from a fellow Praguer.
Great comments on life Jen....
Thank you! :)
This was the best and most insightful video so far. It shows how much you've grown as a person. I think you deserve the legendary "slow clap" for this one.
To be a regular person in a special place. What a lovely thought. I think you have achieved your dream because Prague really is a very special place. xx
Everyone should watch this daily before falling asleep.
Thank you for this video! At the end you made me cry! I am Czech person living in the USA for 7 years now. I used to live in Prague for years and I miss it so much - all the cafes, restaurants, public transport etc.
Really great points, liked this one a lot.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I just recently found your channel and I’m so pleased to see someone from a completly different country to appreciate our lives and way of living. I’m Czech and I was living in England and happily returned back. We as Czech people love to complain but there is so much to be happy and greateful for in our country. Thank you for pointing it out for me and making me proud of my nation.
I really love your videos!!
Hi I just found your videos by chance. I admire how positively and tactfully and kindly you talk about the Czech Republic.
Thank you Viana! It's a wonderful country to talk about!
Lovely. I´ve seen most of your videos and I´ve seen and heard many facets of Jen. But this one :) Sharing your personal story, spreading the word about how you opened your eyes... Sharing is caring. Well done, you :)
WOW. just...... WOW. you're seriously amazing, Jen. Such insight, humility, honestly, frankness, civility, niceness and what else... Thank you so much for your insights not only into 'Czech' life, but life in general. Your videos should be broadcast on TV as "A Course in English + Life".
I SO HOPE you're ok right now, a few weeks after you've posted your video, when so much is so different around us suddenly. (Now I'll be anxiously waiting for your next post to see how are you faring, abroad or wherever. Take care and may you indeed have at least another happy eight years in Prague. (And, once you get the hunch that even Prague is not the centre of the world ;-) drop me a line and I'll show you Moravia. ;-) xxx
Loved this! Lived in Prague 2012-2014. Wish I stayed longer. It is a beautiful place and you so eloquently described it's charm. Loved how you spoke about being in awe of any expats who lived there longer than you. Hahaha. I had that same feeling. Made me laugh. Sending love from Tasmania, Australia
You are great!!! Love your videos 😘
I have been living and working in LA past 6 years and this year I decided I’m coming back home to the Czech Republic. You just gave name to all my thoughts and worries as well, you literary nailed it! You summarized everything truly important and different and I love that you see it exactly the same way I do ☺️
Thank you...
I saw many comments below and I would be just repetitive, but I like the way you express yourselves.
Thank you Martina!
You’ve said it beautifully in this video, very motivational. Wish you another great 8 years in Prague or anywhere else:)
Thank you very much!
Thank you, Jen, for your kind words and appreciation. It really means a lot to me.
Hi Jen, I love your videos and how much effort you put into making them. I was born in the States, but my parents are Czech and we moved back when I was a little kid. I've been living abroad for the past three years, so watching your videos makes me miss home a lot (despite the political situation, occasional unfriendliness you encounter, etc.). They are so insightful and you always make such spot on observations that allow me to learn about my own culture on a very different level. Thank you for sharing your journey with us and I hope we'll keep being good hosts! Lots of love from Amsterdam.
Ahoj, another very nice video with several clever observations - thank you for sharing. The most astounding idea for me is at very end - the “immigrant think”. I have never ever thought about people of the west as immigrants :-) .
Interesting! Oh we are immigrants, definitely. When I have to deal with the Ministry of the Interior, I feel as though being an immigrant is a full time job :). Thank you for your comment!
Jani, moc děkuji za tohle video! Ta hloubka která je v něm obsažena se mně moc dotkla! Díky, za tvá slova, nadhled v popisu života v ČR / Praze. Díky tobě jsem si dnes uvědomil věci a hodnoty na které jsem uz možná pozapomněl. Moc dekuji! Nakonec mi taky ukápla slza ☺️
Jste velmi příjemná a přemýšlivá žena. Díky za zajímavé video a Vaše postřehy. Je fajn, že se Vám u nás líbí a přeji Vám, abyste tu byla spokojená a měla dobrý život.
Děkuji za laskavá slova. A děkuji za přivítání!
Opravdu moc pěkné uvítání a jsem s Vámi za jedno. Hezký den přeje Petr Havlíček.
Thank you for sharing the experience with the shift from interacting amongst the cars and amongst the people in the streets. I also very much like your explanation about LA being felt as the centre of the world. It puts some views of the Americans into prospective.
I think most Americans are intrigued by Los Angeles people (Angelenos) but also annoyed by how self-centered we can be. 😜😠
Congrats Jenn, I would def go with to have a beer.
Thanks Jan, I'll let you know if we do a meetup!
Wow. thank you for this video. I came upon it at the exact right time in my life, when I decided that I will be relocating to Prague next year.
Hey that's great! Must have been fate!
Congratz to your 8y anniversary !! Honestly I though that my year spent in Jackson, MS, is pretty long time to be abroad&one single place, but 8 years :)
Jen, such a great video. I am American (living in Australia for the past 6 years)-I know exactly what you mean regarding the U.S., and how life is "mapped out". Really well said-thanks for sharing your views!!
You've became the better version of what was already very good. We are lucky to have you in Czech.
Really enjoyed your content. I’m native Californian, grew up in Laguna/Newport area in OC. Currently living in San Diego. I’m 59. I was very lucky to have found love young, in HS, at 17, and we shared 31 years together, in exactly what you describe. We both worked so hard thru our 20s, 30s, 40s, planning on retiring in our 50s, to travel the world. My husband passed 9 days after his 50th birthday. Poof! It feels very weird to have all the $$ and things we worked so hard for, but I don’t have him to enjoy the fruits of our labor with. I’m strongly considering moving to Europe, and that’s why I did a search on CZcams for expats in Prague and found your content. I’ve always been interested in Prague. Anyway thank you for your content!
Interesting and educational, totally true of Prague, and Czech Republic
Thanks Rajan!
This is yet another video my husband needs to see. This is exactly what I have been telling him for so long. I strongly believe, moving to Prague will change his life so much and for the better.
Dear Jen, thank you so much for your view and your perspective in this video! Your attitude to life is really "my cup of tea" as well...You speak SO nice about my country (CZ) ! Thank you for it! I wish you happy staying here definitelly for longer than just the next 8 years…. ;-)BTW: your Czech is really on a high level - my big respect and thumbs up, as it is one of the most difficult languages at all.Take care !
Thanks Tom! I'g glad you enjoy watching!
Damn girl, I've been binging your videos the past week because I'm an American in Prague for a week to see if I'd like to live here, and this is by far the best video of yours I've seen. Just you being real. As someone that moved to the Bay Area to "make it", you hit the nail on the head about a lot of things concerning that too. Can't say enough good things about this one. Great content.
I am so happy for you and agree/relate to everything you said. My difference is that I lived in France for five years and that I had to return to the US. It's a long story. In any case, I appreciate all you say in this video and am pleased you are sharing.
Ahoj Jen, dneska jsem tě tady na CZcams objevil a viděl jsem už několik tvých videí. Jsi moc sympatická a krásně mluvíš česky. Já jsem Čech žijící v Londýně a když koukám na tvoje videa, tak se mi úplně stýská po Praze a Česku. Žiju v Londýně už 13 let a moc dobře rozumím tomu, jak život v zahraničí člověka změní. Gratuluju k výročí a užívej si krásný život v Praze. František
Studoval jsem na NYU (Class of 1998). Když se mne spolužáci ptali, jestli zůstanu v New Yorku nebo někde v USA, vždycky jsem odpověděl bez váhání, že ne. Co bych tam dělal. Všude dobře, doma nejlíp. Ovšem člověk musí aspoň trochu cestovat, aby si to ověřil. :)
As an expat myself I admire ,respect your life choices its not easy , all the best 👍
Happy now 11th Pragueversary Jen and Honza! We are happy to have you onboard!! 🎉❤
Moc děkujeme @nikkigrzesnski6760! 😍
I was able to see your videos of English grammar lessons. You are very good teacher and I have to give you due. I am not sure whether you are still teaching English ,but I have to tell you that I have been really impressed with your professional abilities and skills . Very good job!
Jennifer, sleduji Vás jenom několik dní. Jste pro mě typická Američanka s kouzlem a zvláštní, silnou energií. Neumím moc dobře anglicky, ale Vaše video vždy osvěží mou mysl. Mějte se krásně a usměvavě v těchto nelehkých dnech. Pozdravuji srdečně ! Miroslav
Skvělé video! Velmi zajímavá analýza rozdílu mezi ČR a USA. :)
Děkuji za komentář!
Thank you Jenn for your truthfull thoughts.. The best people I've ever met in my life during my travels were the people who's value was not in money but rather in the form of how they could live their life by enjoying that were around them. I guess you can be that in the Czech Republic. Many hugely enjoyable things are for free - such as culture, history and nature. Once I come back I wish I could introduce you and your husband to my amazing friends and to show you hidden parts of the country that are a true natural treasure only a few local people know about them..
Your videos bring a unique perspective on Czech society and are fun to watch. Almost every video makes me laugh or at least smile at some point while thinking "yeah, that sound like Czechs" :-)
I love your personality😍
this is your best video
I totally agree with you. When I start to live in country which I did not know the language of I had tune my other perceptions.
You know, it may sound like nonsense to some, but my main reason for leaving the US was that I did not want to have a car-dependent life. I'm not against cars, but car-dependency. I know that there are a few exceptions in the US where you could live without a car, but they are VERY few. Overall, it's a default car-culture for most. I just think that it's not only unhealthy physically, but also mentally, socially, emotionally, and financially. Anyhow, I just completed 4 years of being in Prague and hopefully I'll get to eight as you just did. I enjoy your videos.
I completely relate! It’s a real pain point In California for sure. Congrats on being here for 4 years!
Great job. Thank you for being amazing american :-) World needs more of those !
Báječné video Jen. Život je příliš krátký na to, začít si ho užívat až v důchodu. Lidé by si měli užít každý den, každé přátelství a všechno co se životem souvisí, to dobré, ale i to zlé i to nás posunuje vpřed. Beautiful days ahead and good health and happiness :)
To je vynikající rada, děkuji!
Tvoje videa jsou skvělý 👍
Dík. Jsi báječná 😘
Děkuji za toto video. Bylo to pro mě jako pro Češku velice zajímavé porovnání a pohled z druhé strany. Ale nejvíce děkuji za slzy, co jsem zahlédla ve Vašich očích na konci videa. Jsem ráda, že Česká republika změnila Váš život k lepšímu a že jste si ji zamilovala. Pokusíme se o totéž. Ikdyž někdy to zvládneme až na podruhé. Přeci jen jsme Češi a své city neukazujeme na poprvé. Díky :-)
This video is very kind from you and I have to Thank you for it. Já jsem Čech a taky jsem se zde narodil, vždycky mě dostává jak lidi z Ameriky (don´t take me wrong) ukazují kolik toho mají a co všechno si už koupili, ale pak zjistíš že ty věci... všechny co máš tě neudělají šťastnějsím člověkem. I maličkost ti udělá radost než něco HROZNĚ drahého. I just hope that you will not have a problem with my CZECH. Wish you all the best... Vladimír.
Great video. Thanks for your thoughts. Many young people travel, so than they can value their homecountry :)
You're such a nice person and I love your videos. This one was most moving :-)
Thank you Karel, thats sweet.
Wow thank you for this video :-)
Thank you for the video - especially for the ending :) I´ve been traveling quite a lot last 5 years as a Czech Erasmus student (Korea and Germany). I need to admit, that almost in every country in Europe, I feel very poor... In Germany, I just didn´t have the money to attend every student party, an expensive trip abroad, going to a restaurant (even) once a week, or buy something nice (I worked part-time job during my Erasmus semester). In Korea, it was much worst because it is even more expensive than in Germany. I felt almost like a rich bch only in Romania and Vietnam :D And because of that, I felt a bit depressed every time I was traveling. I know that it was stupid, but it was just the way I felt, I couldn´t help it... But now, when I work full time, still have quite a lot of free time, enjoying a simple life in Prague I realize, that I´m very lucky - because of the reasons you said :)
Agreed , you speaking out of mine mind, as I lived for 14y in London.Friends asked me, why I did come back from crouded streets of London back to Bohemia. Hallelujah!!!
I'm so glad you can relate! And I'm glad you've returned!
@@DreamPrague Have to support small opulation in this countrytse2.mm.bing.net/th?id=OGC.2ea9f435904882ba58bdaca9c7864d79&pid=Api&rurl=https%3a%2f%2fmedia.giphy.com%2fmedia%2fl3vR2PUFgTUrdLGN2%2fgiphy.gif&ehk=4bbPFGWrTRVceKf%2fu5ZTTluUQz7BiyAFURd3eRDLOjg%3d
100% agrees with you about taking public transit in the Czech Republic and how it makes you a better, more tolerant, compassionate person. Public transit in the US is not the same, really, though (I've taken public transit to work every day for 32 years), so I think it is also the Czechs - or Europeans in general because folks do the same in the Netherlands as well (helping the blind/vision impaired, giving up seats for the elderly or pregnant women, etc.). I started counting about 8 years ago and I have given up my seat for the elderly or pregnant women approximately 96 times. I've seen a man give up his seat 6 times (any man, on any trip). The sense of self-involvement and lack of compassion in the US is astonishing. You only need look at why we have the president we do to understand the current US culture - which is why I'm moving to Czech Republic.
Super video 👍
Thank you for the video Jen - very interesting thoughts on life and ways of living. I think lot of people go through different life phases. Teenagers may not appreciate the "european" lifestyle so much and they are looking up to the "american way of living" (I was the same way), but with age, your priorities start to change and out of sudden material things dont mean much any more :)
watched multiple of your videos across several past weeks but this earned you a sub. Would be glad to meet you in person, you have very interesting personality and great world views!
Diky, ze tocis tahle videa.
Tom z Prahy
Great opinions from 17:44. Everybody should think about it!
Thanks Nikola!
I appreciate that you pointed out that goods are much more expensive in Czech Republic. As an American, my current choice of country to move to is the Netherlands, and yeah, that can be expensive too, but there's set to be a new Amazon warehouse opened up by the end of summer 2021 in a place not far from Amsterdam. So, I don't have to completely give up on my American comforts if I move there.
Zvažoval jsem, jestli napsat komentář česky nebo anglicky, ale tak na procvičení lepší česky :D
Byl jsem 10 měsíců na střední v Idaho Falls, Idaho a musím říct, že Američani jsou bez auta v koncích. Téměř žádné MHD ani veřejná doprava mezi městy či státy (krom letadel, ale ta cena). Byl jsem v rodině ještě s Norem a náš domácí měl pouze staré kolo a jednokolku, kterou si tam nechal jeden výměnný student před náma (my byli už tak osmá "generace" u tohoto domácího). Abychom se s mohli pohybovat po městě, které má asi 55 tisíc obyvatel, ale rozlohu, co by město v ČR mělo tak 150, když nebyl ještě domácí doma z práce, pořídil jsem si tam 16' koloběžku, což bylo dosti náročné sehnat, jelikož většinou byly v nabídce obchodů jen kola nebo skládací koloběžky, ale na těch se daleko neujede. Vtip pak byl, že díky tomuto pohybu (mimo nějaké sporty ve škole a občasný basket v LDS kostele - docela překvapení pro mě :D) jsme nepřibrali tolik, protože jsme jedli ve fast foodech jako prasata... ale přibrali jsme, protože jinak jsme s domácím jezdili všude autem.
Co se týče náhledu na svět a na lidi, dost mi v USA stouplo sebevědomí a po návratu mi chvílu trvalo, než jsem ho zase ukočíroval na normální úroveň.
Co bylo i v jiném videu Dream Prague, zaskočilo mě, jak se Američani tváří pořád hrozně pozitivně, i když je to spíš jen fasáda a How are you doing? je jen prázdná fráze. Asi půl roku jsem jako Čech odpovídal upřímně, takže třeba i pár větama a jak by to mohlo být horší nebo lepší a na výrazech v obličeji tázajících jsem viděl, že absolutně nevědí, jak na to reagovat :D Ale cca po tom půlroce jsem už odpovídal taky prázdnou frází.
You said it so well ...
Such a nice and wise woman.
8:48 Živnostnice :-)
Getting so, so excited about our move to Prague. You can tell that you're a great writer - your thoughts are very well mapped out and relatable. I've been watching these videos while cooking dinner every night and they totally make my evenings. Do you have any plans to make videos on the different neighborhoods? We are being shown places in Mala Strana, Smichov, and Vinohrady. Would love some neighborhood deep dives! We are also a same-sex couple and wondering about LGBT-life - in case you need ideas for future content :) Děkuji!
je jen málo lidí takhle nohama na zemi jako jste vy :), keep up your great work with vids, for me its way to keep my czenglish at least a bit fresh ;)
This. Video. Is. So. On. Point. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 #philosopher
In a word: wisdom. I lived in the USA (NYC) for one year and I absolutely agree. In the US, freedom is like in a few countries, lots of opportunities, you can buy whatever you think about .... I was almost shocked and dazzled by all this, but then I found out that most people live voluntarily as slaves (with luxurious chains)
Živnostnice :-)
Thank you for your personal views. I always thought that Czech republic is the paradise on the Earth - especially last 30 years and this is just next prove of this point. No doubt that there are many others living paradises around the world - it is just that every person well-being is matter of subjective perspective. The mix of freedoms, well being, social state and safety in Czech republic is amazing.
And as my favorite song says: "Sorry for my english, I am born in Czech." :D
Ahh, sorry, proper smiley :)
I might be following in your footsteps in 2021. It's scary, but being able to see someone like you talk about your experience makes it less so!
Hi Jacob, that's great! You'll love it here! Glad you got something out of my chat. 😜