It is a truth universally acknowledged that traditional Czech cuisine is all about that pork-dairy-egg triad. Not exactly your go-to? Don’t you worry. Whether you’re a vegan, a vegetarian, a fruit and veg aficionado, a salad admirer, a soy addict or whether you just feel like having a lighter meal, […]
Hostel Life
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Alina is a traveller from the United States, who has been to Olomouc multiple times and finally found some time to volunteer with us at the Poets’ Corner Hostel.
In the first of our posts on why one should visit this fair city, we will focus on the obvious – the Main Market Square! I guess our first entry into this series may seem a bit obvious, but we do have many visitors popping by with little idea of […]
The summer and its tropical temperatures have been merciless. The Poets’ strategy to survive the heat is to sip on a cold beer and have a good swim. Fortunately, Olomouc and its close surroundings have several swimming places to offer. Here are some of our favourite ones…
Being sustainable while travelling can be challenging. That’s why we at Poets’ Corner Hostel are here to help you! Here is all we know about sustainability and zero waste in Olomouc.
You’ve probably already heard that Olomouc has a rich history, beautiful architecture and vibrant student nightlife. What you may not have heard about is how many festivals are happening here throughout the year – we have quite a variety! From music, art and film festivals to beer and baroque music, […]
Are you as excited as we are? The spiced mulled wine, smell of roasted chestnuts and Christmas carols, it all starts on November 23. We have the programme of the Christmas markets for you ready in an English backpacker-friendly version.
Autumn in Olomouc can be beautiful or … well, foggy, rainy and depressing. But don’t give up, we have a list of fun things to do indoors in Olomouc! Plus we always update a list of current events for you that are much more interesting than watching the paint dry.
Jason came to Olomouc to help and chill for a week, but ended up staying for a month. Well, these things happen here more often than you’d expect.
“There is a kind of magicness about going far away and then coming back all changed.” ― Kate Douglas Wiggin, New Chronicles of Rebecca