Xuxu - The Prague Expat Podcast

In this episode, I sit down with Bianca, a former Romanian world champion gymnast, researcher, and expat living in Prague. We talk about her incredible journey—from growing up by the Black Sea in Romania to competing on the world stage, studying in Finland, coaching in France, and eventually creating a new home in the Czech Republic. Bianca shares how gymnastics shaped her discipline and outlook o...

What makes someone leave India, study in Lithuania, and eventually build a life in Prague? In this episode of the Xuxu Podcast, I sit down with an expat who has lived in six countries, traveled to nearly 40, and ultimately decided that Prague was the place to call home. We talk about: • Falling in love with Prague during a Christmas trip • Why Prague feels more Central European than Eastern Europe...

What happens when you leave Istanbul, start from scratch in Brno, build a career in IT… and then decide to buy a van and launch your own moving business? In this episode of Xuxu , I talk with the founder of Omut Express about moving to Czechia, building a life in Brno, quitting corporate life, and helping more than 320 people move across Prague, Brno, and Europe. We talk about career changes, expa...

In this episode of Xuxu , I talk with Charlanne , an American expat who moved to Prague in 2013 and ended up building a whole new life in the Czech Republic . What started as a trip with her dad to Prague turned into a major life change: leaving behind plans to become a police officer in the US, falling in love, staying in Prague, raising a family, and now moving into a tiny house near Olomouc. Ch...

Welcome to the final episode of Season 1, an episode mostly about xuxu. But i needed a host - so I invited my friend Martin. The first ever Czech person I was in touch with. After a full season of interviewing expats about their first days, culture shocks, integration stories, and life in the Czech Republic, Martin steps into the hot seat to share his own perspective - as the first Czech guest on...

❄️ “Did I make the wrong decision?” Arriving in Prague at minus five degrees, straight from a sunny Greece, our guest’s very first thought was doubt. In this episode, we rewind to October 2018: the first night on a friend’s couch, the first bureaucratic errand (hello, Lítačka), and the shock of Czech autumn. Friendship, IT jobs, referrals, and falling in love with a city faster than expected. We a...

What does it really take to rebuild your life in a new country—and even create a community from scratch? In this episode, Maria shares her journey of arriving in Prague alone, without ever having visited the city before, after years of moving across countries. We talk about the emotional reality of immigration: the excitement, the fear, the exhaustion, and the moment you realize that “arriving” is...

In this episode of Xuxu Podcast , we welcome Robin , who takes us through his unexpected journey from the UK to Prague — starting with a fully-funded interview trip for a PhD that changed everything. Robin shares the story of arriving in Prague for the first time, discovering the city’s open spaces, forests, and hidden corners, and how a simple Twitter post spotted by his dad ended up shaping the...

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 ne...

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...

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 ot...

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...

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!...