Polish Christmas Recipes: Makowiec, the famous Christmas Eve poppy seed roll
December has arrived, and that means only one thing: Christmas time is here! Now if you’re a bit like us,Continue Reading
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Carp for Christmas: the odd Central European tradition explained
Prague, Czech Republic – All across Central and Eastern Europe, the main meal served for the Christmas feast is neitherContinue Reading
Photography Contest Winners – ‘Revolting People’
To celebrate the end of a turbulent year across the region, Kafkadesk held a friendly photography contest for amateur photographersContinue Reading
Polish Christmas Recipes: Barszcz Czerwony, the traditional Christmas Eve beetroot soup
December has arrived, and that means only one thing: Christmas time is here! Now if you’re a bit like us,Continue Reading
Warsaw’s Experient Explorer: “I want to bring community together in an organic way”
This week, Kafkadesk spoke with Debra M Josephson, an American global visual journalist, blogger and photojournalist based in Warsaw, about herContinue Reading
The best cafés and bars to visit in Bratislava
Bratislava, Slovakia – Bratislava may not be as popular as Prague, Vienna, Budapest or Krakow, but this doesn’t mean thatContinue Reading
Poland off the beaten track: the North-Eastern region of Podlasie
Białystok, Poland – Do you know the danger of a single story? Perceiving a country or a population through oneContinue Reading
Top 10 most beautiful parks in Prague
Prague, Czech Republic – Prague knows no shortage of greenery, but it can sometimes be difficult to make up yourContinue Reading
Interview: “It’s a really exciting time to be involved in theatre in Poland”
This week, Kafkadesk spoke with Hayley, from the English Touring Theatre Company, one of Poland’s most prominent English-speaking theatre company.Continue Reading
Budapest Micro: “Our goal is to bring people from different walks of life together”
This week, Kafkadesk spoke with Alina and Dorka, from Budapest Micro, an independent theatre society based in Hungary, and theyContinue Reading
What’s on the menu? Lečo, the Czech tomato-based stew
Every month, Kafkadesk brings you the best recipes from Central Europe, straight from the kitchen of our very own Chef PaulinaContinue Reading
Volunteering at a summer work camp in Poland: a gateway to local culture
Marianow, Poland – Would you like to experience Poland like a local? Join a summer work camp! As time isContinue Reading
Improv in Krakow: “The magic is that everything happens only here and now!”
This week, Kafkadesk spoke with Alan Szymula, who co-organises an Improv Comedy Jam night in Krakow, and shared his viewsContinue Reading
Where does the Polish flag come from?
Gdansk, Poland – National flags are an eloquent token of a country’s historical roots, cultural standing and political aspirations. TheyContinue Reading
Where does the Hungarian flag come from?
Budapest, Hungary –National flags are an eloquent token of a country’s historical roots, cultural standing and political aspirations. They are,Continue Reading
