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How to Become a Driver or Courier in Ostrava
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How to Become a Driver or Courier in Ostrava

Are you looking for a flexible job or a way to earn some extra money in Ostrava? Working for platforms like Bolt, Wolt, or Foodora is very popular among expats. It offers flexible working hours and a relatively quick onboarding process.
From Ostrava to the world: summer flying made easy ✈️
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From Ostrava to the world: summer flying made easy ✈️

If you live in Ostrava, your closest airport is probably closer and more useful than you think!

 A Guide to Czech Public Holidays
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A Guide to Czech Public Holidays

And Why the Supermarket Might be Closed.
Summer in Ostrava has a soundtrack
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Summer in Ostrava has a soundtrack

Long days, good music and a city that knows how to celebrate.

 Student in Ostrava? Your Wallet Will Thank You.
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Student in Ostrava? Your Wallet Will Thank You.

Everything nobody told you about student life in Ostrava. Spoiler: your wallet is going to be just fine.

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Me – a wanderer? Only in Moravian-Silesian Region!  Blog

Me – a wanderer? Only in Moravian-Silesian Region! 

by Beata, Ostrava Expat Centre Intern

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…Best of the best in and around Ostrava Blog

…Best of the best in and around Ostrava

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My first month in Ostrava Blog

My first month in Ostrava

by Beata, Erasmus Student in Ostrava, OEC Intern

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How to recycle in Ostrava Blog

How to recycle in Ostrava

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A LITTLE APPETISER ON HOW OUR BRAIN WORKS AND HOW TO IMPROVE IT Blog

A LITTLE APPETISER ON HOW OUR BRAIN WORKS AND HOW TO IMPROVE IT

by Andreea, expat living in Ostrava 

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Best of Foreign cuisine in and around Ostrava Blog

Best of Foreign cuisine in and around Ostrava

by Roberto, expat living in Ostrava

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Best of Foreign cuisine in and around Ostrava Blog

Best of Foreign cuisine in and around Ostrava

by Roberto, expat living in Ostrava

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Changes in Ostrava Public Transport Blog

Changes in Ostrava Public Transport

Face masks are mandatory again in all means of public transport.

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Bike and the City Blog

Bike and the City

Summer is in full swing and you can enjoy summer vacation by bike.

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