Month: March 2005

  • Three-letter legend

    Written by: Petr Tůma Rum, in Spanish, “ron”. For centuries it was the rugged drink of adventurers, pirates, and outlaws that had very little to do with the fine bouquet and pedigree of today’s Caribbean distillates. photo: archiv A sip of this liquor, made from fermented sugar cane juice, could close up your throat, so…

  • Le Terroir : Eat, drink and be edified

    Written by: Tim Gosling Photo: Dorothea Bylica Found behind a small courtyard on Vejvodova, Le Terroir is a venue with a mission. There’s little debate that the grape is the most important ingredient at this small but superb restaurant. Vít Hepnar & Jan Punčochář Co-owner Vít Hepnar hopes that the refined backdrop it provides will…

  • Mini Cabrio: time to go topless

    Written by: Jan Tuček Bored waiting for spring? The Mini Cabrio, a little four-seat covertible, might lift your spirits. It may look like a toy, but it’s no joke on the road. THIS CUTE LITTLE (just 3.6 meter-long) car, with its up-front, transversely mounted engine and front-wheel-drive, is a successor to the renowned line of…

  • The best of Venice

    Written by: Petra Pokorná & Todd Shaw In spite of this city’s aquatic travails, the beauty of La Serenissima (The Divine Republic) still shines through. From its legendary canals to its spire-dotted skyline, Venice is one of the world’s most thoroughly unique destinations, where history is writ large and an exotic spirit fills the air.…

  • Consecration of spring

    Written by: Štěpánka Strouhalová Photo by: Věroslav Sixt Jacket, CZK 82 200, dress, CZK 91 980, shoes, CZK 9120, all Dior Spring’s offer for women draws heavily on the past. Some styles would suit an old English school, while others sport prewar lace or capture the laid-back hippy atmosphere of the ’70s. THE POWER OF…

  • Complaints about cops?

    Written by: Halka Jaklová Photo by: René Jakl Many people don’t know it, but if you think you’ve encountered inappropriate or even illegal police behavior, you have the right to submit a complaint. According to legal regulations, all departments of the Czech Republic Police (i.e., district, municipal, and ward directorates, regional administrations, and the police…

  • Polishing rough gems

    Written by: Renée LeMoine Photo by: Vojtěch Vlk “Last year our company conducted a major recruitment, but we are still short two managers. Although our sales continue to grow, the CEO has put a moratorium on hiring. This is a perfect opportunity to take a look around at the untapped potential in budding leaders. Looking…

  • Ervin Krajčovič: Racing to become a leader

    Written by: Anita Lišková a Jason Hovet Photo: Petr Poliak After years of motocross success, Ervin Krajčovič built his own team with a mix of international riders, who compete around the world. He’s seen the sport evolve, and talks about how his experience helps him lead the riders of today – and tomorrow. You manage…

  • VIP accommodation

    Written by: Jason Hovet Photo by: Tomáš Kubeš As the second biggest segment of the Czech economy, tourism continues to attract record numbers. While this is good news, quality is becoming a more significant factor than quantity, a trend reflected in efforts by tourism organizations to attract high-spending corporate and convention travelers. photo: ALLPHOTO IMAGES…

  • CURRENT ISSUE

    Written by: Todd F. Shaw Palm-sized excitement Sony’s long-awaited Playstation Portable (PSP) is now available to Czech game-addicts. The handheld device features WiFi connectivity and the ability to link up to 16 gamers together. Battery life is claimed to be 4-6 hours for game play and 4-5 hours for watching movies on the 480 x…