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Written by Tinuola Awopetu

What does it mean for you to return to the Prague National Theatre
stage as a principal in Swan Lake?
A lot of happines, but at same time a great deal of responsibility.
I’m very happy that I was invited to perform at the National Theatre.
I’ve known the house since I was a child. I held my graduation performance there and also danced two gala performances on its stage. With my return, I hope not to disappoint the audience and myself.
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Written by Dr. Pavel Barsa
Twenty years ago, the country then known as Czechoslovakia began the process of fundamental change. While talking about upheaval and changes, one must not forget that throughout the last century, the nations living in this region had already experienced no less than four comparable shifts.
Revolutions represent an opportunity for a re-evaluation of social, cultural and moral priorities. That is the biggest opportunity that comes along with a major social turning-point. The United States did not have such situations in the last century, with the possible exception of the Vietnam era and fall of Richard Nixon; large European nations encountered such a chance on a lesser number of occasions. Seismic shifts such as those from 1989 often produce seismic results, both positive and negative. Read more >>
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Love will loom large on stage this coming January when the National Theatre presents dance aficionados with two classic tales of l‘amour: enduring ballet favorites, Carmen and Swan Lake. Read more >>
Written by Jess Barbier and Elizabeth Haas
There is something good about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.
— Winston Churchill

If the idea of tottering across a field, Moet in hand, tamping down clumps of sod with your Manolos seems strange to you, then you probably aren’t familiar with the sport of polo. Known as the sport of kings–Britain’s Prince Charles and his sons are Read more >>
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The Grammy winning chanteuse debuts “Quiet Nights” at Prague Congress Centre, November 26
Some music is intended to paint a romantic scene — a candlelit dinner, a walk along a moonlit beach. Quiet Nights — Diana Krall’s twelfth album — ain’t about that. Using Brazil as a musical point of reference, the award-winning pianist and singer is not suggesting a night out; she means to stay in.

“It’s not coy. It’s not ‘peel me a grape,’ little girl stuff. I feel this album’s very womanly — like you’re lying next to your lover in bed whispering this in their ear.”
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Written by John Brooks Lobkowicz

As his tenure draws to a close, Norway’s Ambassador to the Czech Republic talks about the Middle East, Czech progress, and a passion for casting his net across the country’s meadows.
Your Excellency; please tell us about your background, your law studies, your family, and life with Inger. Were warmth and a beautiful tan promised as a condition of marriage?
The warmth and tan was easy, since it has been supplied by our choice of postings (never too far away from the equator). All this has been contrary to my upbringing by parents who, despite their own careers, warned against a life of foreign service. I was born in war-time London where they worked for the Norwegian government in exile. We moved a lot — to Belgium and Spain where I developed a penchant for Tintin and Real Madrid. I completed my law studies at Oslo University in 1969 and started out as a banker and a judge. My very first diplomatic post was Hong Kong in 1975, which I liked very much, especially the off time. Read more >>
Written by John Brooks Lobkowicz

In this issue of Lifestyles Magazine®, our regional focus is on Central Bohemia, and we’re sure you will find some new things about this large region of our country.
Further north, you will learn about the best ski-areas from former competitive skier Jaroslav Zeman. In the process, you will discover Read more >>
Written by Michael Heitmann
A rich history and cultural heritage—plus limitless natural beauty—converge in Central Bohemia

The area west of Prague is often considered the true heart of Bohemia—a label that makes sense given it sheer volume of ancient settlements, historical centers characterized at once by fine churches and imposing burgher homes, and the well-preserved remains of castles, chateaux, and fortresses. Read more >>
Written by Jess Barbier and Elizabeth Haas


Land of the midnight sun, where reindeer roam miles of virginal forests and Vikings once plied their long-ships down the fjords between looming snow-capped mountain peaks… While the stunning scenery remains unchanged, modern Norway is a diverse and striking blend of the historic, the cultural, the cosmopolitan, and of course, the great outdoors.
If your visions of Norway do not include a modern glass-and-marble opera house, international arts festivals, nor a host of UNESCO-PRotected World Heritage Sites, prepare to be surprised, for that’s exactly what this Scandinavian hotspot has to offer. Read more >>
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Liberec Calling

Mountainous, forested and dotted with royal residences, the Liberec region leaves little to be desired for adventurous weekenders.
Those who are after an escape from the stresses of city living can’t go wrong in the Liberec region, where relaxation takes on a variety of enticing forms. Picturesque nature, medieval castles and fairy-tale chateaus, adrenalin adventures, spa sessions, culinary delights and other premium services make this area the perfect spot in which to spend one’s hard-earned free time. Read more >>
Written by Tinuola Awopetu

Everyone gets it: Our highway-loving, gas-guzzling way of life is strangling the planet. We have to wean ourselves off fossil fuels, cut greenhouse gas emission levels and reduce our carbon footprints. However, do sustainable living habits mean we have to completely give up machines that have speed and style? Read more >>
Written by John Brooks Lobkowicz

It is a common complaint by many that we never get to explore the treasures in our own backyard. Recently, I had the opportunity to see a few examples of what many of us have been missing, and my guide was the lady responsible for bringing them back to life. Eva Krepčíková, art historian, architect and mystical interpreter of centuries past, shares two of her hidden gems in the Josefov quarter. You will be enjoying her journeys across Prague, and the Czech Lands, in issues to come, since Eva has become a regular contributor to our publications. Read more >>