Meet Belau, the Budapest-based electronica duo spreading good vibes through the (sound) waves!
Kafkadesk spoke with Krisztián Buzás of the Hungarian award-winning electronica and chillwave duo Belau who will play at Sziget Fesitval’sContinue Reading
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Made in Hungary: The most well-known and popular Hungarian brands and companies
Is anyone hungry around here? Admittedly, this is a very bad, but sadly typical joke that foreigners tell Hungarians. AsContinue Reading
Beyond Sziget: The Kafkadesk guide to smaller festivals in Hungary
Hungarian summers are ultimately characterised by the never-ending inflow of – mostly British – tourists, ready to enjoy the sun,Continue Reading
Made in Slovakia: The most well-known and powerful Slovak brands and companies
Slovakia may be a small country at the heart of Europe, putting a lot of emphasis on agriculture and forestry,Continue Reading
László Krasznahorkai and Hungarian literature’s fear of isolation
Although Central and Eastern European literature and authors are not as widely known as their French, English, German or evenContinue Reading
Lviv: A Slice of Poland in Ukraine
As one looks at a map of Europe from before the dawn of the Great War, one notices comfortably familiarContinue Reading
Meet Petra Boteková, the Slovak expat coach changing the way we look at global mobility
“The world is my home”: Kafkadesk recently met with Slovak entrepreneur and expat and international leadership coach Petra Boteková whoContinue Reading
The 8 most uncommon cafes and restaurants to visit in Prague this summer
Prague, Czech Republic – It’s a well-known fact: Prague is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe, withContinue Reading
Chicago’s Polish roots, or how Polish culture became an essential part of the Chicagoan lifestyle
Chicago is internationally recognized as a city of immigrants, including through its sanctuary city status. From the late 1800’s to theContinue Reading
The Good Soldier Švejk, jolly symbol of Czech panache and resistance
If you wander through the numerous gift shops scattered around Prague’s Old Town you’ll find, alongside the traditional ‘I LoveContinue Reading
The Czech origins of America’s dwindling Dance Halls
Somewhere in Texas tonight, someone is two-stepping across the hardwood floor of one the state’s numerous Dance Halls. But forContinue Reading
Learning Czech, Slovak and Polish – the easy way
Prague, Czech Republic – Central European languages, including Czech, Slovak and Polish, are famed for ranking among the hardest inContinue Reading
KafkaTune of the Month: Csöngess be hozzám jóbarát, by Generál
Every month, Kafakdesk explores Central Europe’s rich folk and pop cultures to present some of the region’s most popular tunesContinue Reading
Meet Ivan & The Parazol, the Hungarian band rocking across Europe
Straight from Budapest, Ivan & The Parazol has gradually established itself as a sure value in Hungarian indie rock music.Continue Reading
Polish Easter Recipes: sos chrzanowy z jajkami, the traditional Easter horseradish sauce…
Every month, Kafkadesk brings you the best recipes from Central Europe, straight from the kitchen of our very own Chef PaulinaContinue Reading
