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Five stunning cafés in the City of a Hundred Spires | TOP 5
The Czech capital is considered one of the most beautiful places in the world, with over a million people visiting every year to discover its hidden treasures. Today we bring you a glimpse of some of these treasures, the city’s most beautiful cafés. Let’s go to Prague!
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Stories with a thousand faces | TOP 5
In today’s selection, we collected five book designs that are sure to warm any bookworm’s heart. Let’s see!
It’s getting harder and harder to keep people’s curiosity and attention these days, as everyone is used to a constant and fast information flow that reading can’
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If the 100-year-old condominiums could talk | TOP 5
There is something quite mysterious about condominiums built in the last centuries—not only because of their appearance, but also because of their historical past. They have endured the dangers of wars with dignity, while they can witness a lot of personal stories. We have now made a selection of
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Our favorite quality artisanal jams | TOP 5
Delicious, easy to make it last, healthy and we could eat almost all of it: jams are the eternal favorites of all generations. In our selection today, we brought manufactories where better and better jams are made with devoted work, respect for traditions and modern creativity, maintaining the tradition of
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Ready, set, beach! | TOP 5
Summer is also on in Eastern Europe, and the collection of design equipment is colorful and unique. If you would like to refresh the contents of your beach bag with a couple of good quality and unique design pieces, but you don’t know where to look, we will help
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The most modern swimming pools | TOP 5
Summer is still on, so here we are with a waterfront topic again: in our selection today, we can jump into the modern interiors and exteriors of five swimming pools, and we also recommend diving in them for advanced swimmers.
Gyarmati Dezső Swimming Pool | Hungary
We start our list with
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Wonderful horseback riding clubs in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
Horseback riding is not just a hobby for many, as the love and respect of animals, as well as good stamina and hardened physique are factors without which it is almost impossible to practice this special sport. However, if you want to experience the beauty of trotting on horseback, it
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Exceptional tastes with fabulous surroundings—the best street food places in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
The dilemma is familiar to everyone when we want to have a delicious lunch or dinner with our family, friends, or perhaps a larger company, but we can’t find a solution when choosing the right restaurant, because everyone wants different kinds of food. However, it is not worth getting
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Relaxing on the rocking waves of the river—event boats in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
Sparkling sunshine, cooling breeze, and rocking waves: this idyllic setting is perfect for sipping a cocktail or enjoying your favorite dishes if you decide to try something new and venture out on the water instead of the usual downtown setting. Of course, we do all this figuratively, as the most
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Cooling delicacies from Eastern Europe | TOP 5
Unfortunately, during the summer heat, we do not always have the opportunity to relax on the waterfront, so we have to cope with the almost suffocating heat within the walls of our home. In addition to having an ice shower and turning on the fan or even the air-conditioning, you
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Vibrant colors, special motives—the most stylish festival looks from Eastern Europe | TOP 5
The Covid restrictions made the festivals of the past two summers impossible to take place, but this year, our favorite musical events are back! To celebrate this, today’s regional selection is also dedicated to festivals, but instead of presenting the stunning venues and diverse musical palette, we focus on
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The coziest wine bars in the region | TOP 5
Our home, the region of Central and Eastern Europe, is undoubtedly abundant in wineries with a long history. Although we often consume the juice packaged in elegant bottles at home, it is still worth going out and visiting a special wine bar where, besides a wide selection of high-quality drinks,
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Magnificent regional hotels with outstanding identity | TOP 5
Little feels better than when, after all the planning and traveling, you finally arrive at your hotel and the relaxation begins. This experience is only enhanced when the details of the hotel are in sync with each other—when a harmonious and pleasant identity is presented!
Hotel Rum | Budapest, Hungary
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Vitamins with special identities | TOP 5
We’ve become used to vitamin packaging being anything but creative: there is too much text and it is easy to get lost in all the information. But nowadays, more and more companies are realizing that a spectacular identity can bring any brand, including vitamins, into the spotlight. Among our
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Lively ceramics for a gloomy day | TOP 5
Looking back at recent years, this is perhaps the time to be most grateful to the ceramists who make the boho objects and who are working every day to cheer us up. Their unique handmade ceramic objects almost speak to us and in many cases, they seem to be endowed
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Healthy snacks from Eastern Europe | TOP 5
A fun evening with friends; relaxing on the couch after a hard day; a few minutes of rest between the never-ending hours of working or studying—moments when we can definitely use some tasty snacks. But after a good snack, we often feel guilty, because salty snacks with artificial flavor
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Anxiety-free visits to regional dentistries | TOP 5
When we hear the word clinic, we are probably thinking of a monotonous and less modern space, beyond the basic unpleasant associations. Although we cannot expect a completely idyllic atmosphere from a clinic, it still feels good for our soul to arrive in a welcoming waiting room that radiates creativity
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These places will make you climb the walls! | TOP 5
Bouldering is becoming more and more popular, which is no wonder: it is an instant flow experience, as it is not only relaxing but also fills you up with new energies. It requires considerable concentration, so time passes differently in climbing rooms. It improves endurance and is recommended for back
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Architecturally impressive science centers | TOP 5
Leonardo da Vinci, space technology, renewable energy sources, and we could go on to list the topics that the science centers in our selection are presenting—we took a look at the architecturally outstanding institutions.
Regional Science Center Leonardo da Vinci | Podzamcze Chęcińskie, Poland
The first science center of our
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Time travel in the present—the heyday of the iconic retro | TOP 5
Retro objects can take us back to the past, to the carefree world of our childhood. It is a strange duality that no matter how we felt at different stages of the twentieth century, we fondly remember contemporary lamps, boho ceramics, or playful (sometimes almost terrifying) porcelain—we love retro
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Gorgeous yet divisive—modern chapels in the region | TOP 5
The contemporary sacred architecture raises a number of questions, but minimalist churches and chapels appear one after the other. But perhaps we can all agree that there is something quite refreshing about the rethought sacral buildings—now we have brought you the most modern regional chapels.
Chapel Mary Magdalene | Zollfeld,
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Remarkable public installations in the region | TOP 5
Public installations often appear unexpectedly, and because of their peculiar nature, they are able to fascinate us completely. At the same time, they can be a part of a larger concept or a reminder of history.
Kulturlandschaft Paasdorf | Mistelbach, Austria
The main square of the small “street village” called Paasdorf
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City within a city—exceptional housing estates in the region | TOP 5
Perhaps it is no exaggeration to say that there are two kinds of people in the city: who are truly enchanted by the atmosphere of the hundred-year-old condominiums, and who are more than impressed by the milieu of the residential parks. In our selection, we now present modern, characteristic building
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If the 100-year-old condominiums could talk | TOP 5
There is something quite mysterious about condominiums built in the last centuries—not only because of their appearance, but also because of their historical past. They have endured the dangers of wars with dignity, while they can witness a lot of personal stories. We have now made a selection of
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Stunning restaurant identities from Eastern Europe | TOP 5
When visiting a catering unit, we focus primarily on gastronomic experiences. The taste, appearance and serving of the food are undeniably important in creating the image of a restaurant, but we should not forget about the design of an interior that fits the theme and the matching brand identity. In
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Impressive public spaces in the region | TOP 5
In the hustle and bustle of rushing big cities, we often don’t even notice when spectacular public spaces cross our paths. However, some examples can surprise us and grab our attention—these spaces are ideal for relaxing on the go or for all-day programs. Here we go!
Poljana Square
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Creative designers, stylish card games | TOP 5
Cards may seem simple, as they don’t necessarily come with a board or piece, but that’s why they have endless possibilities. In our selection, we now present solutions that enchant us with their unique concepts and illustrations by talented regional artists.
Memorable conversations
Körvonal was created in Hungary
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Monumental murals, livable cities | TOP 5
Murals can change the atmosphere of neighborhoods and bring life to any environment. They enliven our everyday lives, make us stop and think for a moment. In addition, there is a huge amount of work behind them, serious preparations are needed for the difficult conditions. Take a virtual walk with
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Endless alternatives—outstanding vegan cafés in the region | TOP 5
Many people imagine vegan cafés with limited options, when the opposite is true: countless options, cakes and dishes made with special ingredients, creativity, dedication and, last but not least, love and respect for animals. Although the philosophy is gaining popularity, it is still a challenge to open a vegan café—
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In the peaceful world of snow-covered hotels | TOP 5
There is something quite calming about the snowy views. The buildings merge with the brilliantly clear, bright snow-covered landscapes and a completely different world unfolds before us. We want to bring you this panorama now, from the perspective of outstandingly spectacular, snow-covered hotels.
Zallinger | Italy
The Zallinger Refuge is located
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Warming Christmas drinks from Europe | TOP 5
Undoubtedly, one of the most important parts of preparing for Christmas is planning a festive dinner. However, when organizing the menu, we must remember to get a drink that suits the tastes and mood. Fortunately, we can choose from traditional, special drink variations consumed during the winter months. In our
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Christmas menu from the traditional dishes of the region—with recommended restaurants | TOP 5
At Christmas, traditions come to the fore. We crave the usual tastes and smells, as the long-awaited, intimate atmosphere is not complete without them. Traditions are preserved everywhere, but in a different way—this time we’ve looked at the specialties of the region, which made up a whole Christmas
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Special concepts, unique graphic design—creative studios in the region | TOP 5
In the endless sea of information that reaches us, it would be hard to remember exactly every ad, but if we come across a well-designed identity—be it food, cosmetics or some kind of service—we immediately notice it and remember that brand. In our selection today, we present Eastern
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Hidden universes—dazzling caves of the region | TOP 5
Caves hide natural wonders that we could not even imagine. Maybe we wouldn’t believe it if we didn’t see it with our own eyes. That is why we are now bringing to the surface the stunning world of the universes in the solid crust of the earth! Here
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Our favorite cosmetics brands in the region | TOP 5
The stress caused by the rush of everyday life, the lack of sleep and the resulting exhaustion do not have a good effect on our health, which after a while becomes visible on our face. That is why it is extremely important to pay due attention to skincare, despite the
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The colors of health—regional restaurants and cafés with superfood on the menu | TOP 5
The name superfood includes nutrient-rich plant-based foods—and certain fish and dairy products. However, there is no precise definition of what falls into this category, in fact, many say it is just a marketing ploy. But one thing is for sure: superfoods are healthy, so we need them. Exotic-sounding quinoa,
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Shopping for the future—packaging-free stores in the region | TOP 5
As we increasingly address the issue of sustainability in our day-to-day lives, various packaging-free stores are emerging in response. By choosing zero waste stores, we are opting for a more sustainable future, while also supporting local businesses and, in many cases, getting better and healthier ingredients. Transparent offer, peaceful atmosphere,
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Award-winning confectionary brands in the region | TOP 5
As the largest and most reliable food and drink accreditation system, Great Taste awarded the best applicants again this year. A panel of more than 500 experts evaluated 14,113 products from 108 countries—across various categories and awards. In this selection, we present regional confectionery brands whose certain products
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Unique beauty salons in the region | TOP 5
Transformations, exciting changes take place when you visit a beauty salon. Does it add to the experience, and does the interior of the salon matter at all during our visit there? Of course! But as there are many studios, hairdressers, or tattoo artists, the interior design varies accordingly, just as
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Extraordinary workspaces in the region | TOP 5 offices
For today’s selection, we collected unique office interiors from the region that are guaranteed to unleash your creative energies while working. Retro car, meeting pool and a colorful cavalcade of artworks in the office!
Kurz Architeckti—Office of a communications agency | Czech Republic
The Czech communication agency in the
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Look for these shoe brands in the region! | TOP 5
In the Eastern European region, we can find shoe brands at the forefront for half a century, as well as new brands that combine classic shapes with innovative material technology and bold colors. High, flat, sporty or Oxford—we know a quality regional alternative for everything!
Hvóya
The Kyiv shoe
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Contemporary, completely Eastern European, crafted: our favorite jewelry | TOP 5
The alliance of the jewelry and its owner usually lasts for many years, while endowing them with so many memories and feelings. For the next big commitment, we offer contemporary, Eastern European, handcrafted pieces. To do this, we selected our five favorite regional brands. It wasn’t easy, luckily there
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Ukraine, the new fashion citadel of the East | TOP 5
Year by year, the presence of Ukrainian fashion brands on the fashion platform is becoming more and more significant. In many cases, fresh and contemporary styles go back to Ukrainian traditions, and they do so in the most sophisticated way possible. Our selection also includes popular brands in Hollywood and
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Away from the noise of the city | TOP 5
To this day, many vote in favor of rural life, and in recent years, more and more people have decided to buy a country house. What are we missing from living in the city? In our selection today, we present five Instagram accounts that convince us without words of the
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Professional recording studios for the perfect sound | TOP 5
Central Europe is also home to a growing number of world-class recording studios, alongside excellent musical talent. Of these, we have now brought you five venues with professional acoustics and equipment where every sound finds its place.
Monchrom Studio | Poland
The Monochrom Studio, dreamed up by two young sound engineers,
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The most charming pedestrian streets in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
Whether the city is an unfamiliar terrain or an old familiar one: exploring the city and your favorite streets is an unmissable program of travel—from studying local people and monuments to observing buildings and landscapes. Every city has a different atmosphere and ambiance—which is exactly why you can’
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The most beautiful pedestrian bridges | TOP 5
Bridges are part of our everyday lives, yet they are the result of tremendous architectural and engineering performance. In today’s selection, we cross five modern bridges in our imagination to see how many ways there are to solve the accessibility of pedestrian and bicycle traffic.
Alfenz Bridge | Austria
Between
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The most modern swimming pools | TOP 5
Summer is still on, so here we are with a waterfront topic again: in our selection today, we can jump into the modern interiors and exteriors of five swimming pools, and we also recommend diving in them for advanced swimmers.
Gyarmati Dezső Swimming Pool | Hungary
We start our list with
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Ready, set, beach! | TOP 5
Summer is also on in Eastern Europe, and the collection of design equipment is colorful and unique. If you would like to refresh the contents of your beach bag with a couple of good quality and unique design pieces, but you don’t know where to look, we will help
gastronomy
Our favorite quality artisanal jams | TOP 5
Delicious, easy to make it last, healthy and we could eat almost all of it: jams are the eternal favorites of all generations. In our selection today, we brought manufactories where better and better jams are made with devoted work, respect for traditions and modern creativity, maintaining the tradition of
gastronomy
Refreshing juices | TOP 5
After the waterfront, the best antidotes to summer heat are undoubtedly cold drinks and fresh juices. In our selection today, we focus on the latter with five cold-pressed juices, each bottle of which is rich in vitamins and flavors.
The Cold Pressed Juices | Poland
Let’s start with perhaps the
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The best jazz clubs | TOP 5
We previously wrote about some of the most beautiful classical music concert halls in Eastern Europe, and in our selection today, jazz will be the main role: we brought you five clubs where you can meet excellent jazz musicians in world-class quality.
Opus Jazz Club | Budapest, Hungary
Opened as part
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Stunning buildings of star architects in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
Star architects are known for their distinctive, immediately identifiable style and monumental buildings. These buildings go beyond modernity, reflect much more on their surroundings and the function of the building than the high average, and last but not least, adorn cities as spatial installations and works of art. Let’s
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Handmade chocolates | TOP 5
In our selection today, we will guide you into the exciting world of chocolates. All five brands are characterized by a craftsmanship process and an eternal spirit of experimentation to create the most perfect sweets possible.
Lyra Chocolate | Slovakia
For starters, we recommend the Lyra Chocolate manufactory in Slovakia. In
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Eastern Europe's favorite tea brands | TOP 5
Consumption of tea is topical in all seasons, as it feels good when it is both cold and warm, at any time of the day. If you also like to go with your eyes open and discover new brands, we recommend this compilation for you, as we gathered small and
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Fairytale castles | TOP 5
The most spectacular monuments of Central Europe’s extremely rich historical heritage are the towers and castles that proclaim the creative power of their predecessors in film-like locations. In our selection today, we have brought you five of our favorites.
Castle of Visegrád | Hungary
Our list starts with the Visegrád
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View of Eastern Europe | TOP 5
The hiking season is already on, so in our selection today we brought a related topic. The culmination of many hikes is when we reach a lookout tower and relax there admiring the view that unfolds before us. In our top list today, we have collected five lookout towers, outstanding
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The cleanest mineral waters in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
One of the essential components of life is water: since it is an integral part of us, it does matter what quality we quench our thirst with. In our selection today, we have chosen five water brands that will deliver the eternal elixir to our tables from crystal clear and
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The most special festival venues in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
Although this year’s festival season won’t be the same, we have more and more opportunities to have fun. Since we also love festivals, it was a special pleasure to put together this top list in which we start the summer with five special venues.
Colours Of Ostrava | Ostrava,
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The coolest beer brands in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
In our selection today, we prepared with a constantly relevant topic: excellent beers. Fortunately, as this is an ever-expanding range, strictly without being exhaustive, we recommend five current favorite brands that are at the forefront in both taste and appearance.
Jarosovsky | Jarošov, Czech Republic
The Jarosovsky distillery was founded in
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The best paper brands | TOP 5
Despite the fact that digitization is dominant in almost every field today, in some things the analog solution is still the winner. Quality paper products are experiencing an increasing renaissance: in our selection today, we highlight five manufactories that combine practicality and durability with cool aesthetics.
Lebo Mädved‘ | Slovakia
The
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Modern churches | TOP 5
How can churches be kept relevant in a technology and information-centric world? Perhaps the answer to this question was sought by the architects who created the top buildings in our selection today. We will guide you to five modern shrines in Eastern Europe where the noise of the outside world
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The coolest hiking stuff | TOP 5
Spring is here again, which we can only rejoice in every way. One such gratifying thing is that we have more and more opportunities to hike: in connection with this, we present five Eastern European brands that can help the success of the trips with practical and cool accessories.
YKRA
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The most beautiful bakeries in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
There is little better than the smell and taste of freshly baked bakery goods, perhaps only if quality coffee is made accompanying them: in our selection today we present you five artisanal bakeries where the excellent delicacies are made even more tempting by special locations.
Przystanek Piekarnia | Warsaw, Poland
Perhaps
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The best street food trucks in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
Whether it’s the end of a long evening or a quick and filling lunch, street food trucks are becoming an increasingly popular appetite suppressant solution, often also home to some of the finest local specialties. In our regional top list, we will show you our favorite places that are