Anaïs moved to Prague when she was just two years old, after her parents found work in the Czech Republic. Now sixteen, she’s lived almost her entire life in Prague — but with French roots at home. So… does she feel French? Czech? Both? Or maybe neither?
In this episode, we talk about identity, belonging, and what it’s like to grow up between two cultures — not as an expat, but as someone who’s never fully been from just one place.
We talk about:
✨ Why learning Czech makes integration faster and easier
✨ The struggles and funny moments of switching between English and Czech
✨ How politics and dark humor shape Czech society
✨ Culture shocks — from billboards to elections
A candid conversation about belonging, identity, and finding your place as an expat in Prague.
From meeting the love of your life in a Bageterie Boulevard to long-distance and moving to Prague again and becoming a tour guide at Terezin's former concentration camp, Raymi's story is one to listen to again and again!
In this episode of Xuxu Prague Expat Podcast, we sit down with Olivia, an expat from China who shares her honest and heartfelt journey of building a new life in Prague.Olivia opens up about the mindset shift, confidence, and personal growth that comes from living far from home.
We talk about:
The transformation you feel when you're no longer in your comfort zone
How friends back home notice changes in your personality
The welcoming and dog-loving culture she found in Czech society
When Anthony landed in the Czech Republic at 28, he didn’t have a master plan—just an open mind. Fast forward nearly 15 years, and he's the driving force behind Fource.cz, one of the most influential live music promoters in the country. If you’ve been to a concert in Prague, chances are, Anthony had a hand in it.
Music isn’t just his passion—it’s his profession. And he wouldn’t have it any other way.
Oh, and he’s got a little something for you at the end of the episode!
Continuing our series of meeting Expats in Prague. Ksenia is one of my salsa teacher, she arrived to Prague in March 2022. Leaving Ukraine wasn't an easy decision but she's now found a home in Prague for the upcoming years with her mom and daughter! Dancing is her daily therapy!
Mauricio is a professional baker from Venezuela, he arrived in Prague for medicine studies when he was just 18. We’ve talked about everything from his journey leaving Venezuela to mastering sourdough in the heart of Europe.
Whether you’ve tried his pastries or just love a good story about finding home abroad, you’ll want to keep an eye (and appetite) on Mauricio.
Timeline:
30''-4': His first day in Prague
4'- 18': From medicine studies to professional baker
19': speaking czech
24' making friends
26' Prague is my home
29' Czech people
34' First techno party
37' - Going back to Venezuela?
39' - Competition in bakeries
41' - Latino food vs. Czech food
46' - Wish
Adda (Arnheiður Eiríksdóttir) is an Opera singer at the Czech National Theater. We've discussed everything from her first day in the Czech Republic to her love for Opera and the "Chlebíčky" culture. She's really close to Czechs, having a Czech husband and friends and doesn't feel like she fits in Iceland anymore. She's a delight of a person. Check her out at the Opera!
Timeline:
0'-2': Her first day in the Czech Republic
2'-22': Being an opera singer
22'-24': Icelandics in Prague
24'-28': Czech culture
28'-32: Czech language
32'-34': Czech-Icelandic wedding
34'-36': Czech people
36'-41' Feeling at home
41'-43': Make a wish
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