{"id":524,"date":"2012-07-21T18:06:44","date_gmt":"2012-07-21T17:06:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/parosparadise.com\/CzechMates\/?p=524"},"modified":"2017-08-01T13:19:14","modified_gmt":"2017-08-01T13:19:14","slug":"internations-prague","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parosparadise.com\/CzechMates\/2012\/07\/21\/internations-prague\/","title":{"rendered":"InterNations Prague"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are many internet sites for expatriate information<\/a>. One that I know of has\u00a0distinguished\u00a0itself by establishing communities for expats to actually meet together locally rather than just virtually. \u00a0I belonged in Athens and in Prague but never attended a gathering because they were primarily cocktail parties attended by young corporate types looking to network and or hook-up. \u00a0Not our thing.<\/p>\n

Now the Prague group seems to be evolving based upon my recent email from them. \u00a0They offer:<\/p>\n

\"Prague<\/a>Kitchen Crashers<\/a>: \u00a0we will invite you to our own kitchen and invite you all to ‘host’ at your own respective kitchens. Activities will be limited to a maximum of 12 people to ensure for proper crowd control. Depending on the theme and host, guests will be asked to either contribute monetarily or in the form of food or drink which will allow for participation for every budget!<\/em><\/p>\n

Prague Hiking<\/a>: \u00a0Weekend hikes in the Czech countryside. Once a month, either on a Saturday or a Sunday, and lasting the whole day. \u00a0Distance: between 15 and 20 kms \u00a0These are walks, not leisurely strolls. There will often be hills and you need to be reasonably fit to do the hikes. But the main aim is to get people together, as well as getting some fresh air and exercise.<\/em><\/p>\n

Christians in Prague: \u00a0For many ExPats abroad, faith and those who share it, are one of the most important things that sustain them while they try to adjust to a foreign culture. Information on Christian activities can be a “breath of fresh air” or “a life line” to those who are struggling to cope in a new environment. This group will invite Christians to gather for fellowship and encouragement.<\/em><\/p>\n

Soul Connection<\/a>: \u00a0Every life on this planet gives us the unique opportunity to learn something new and improve ourselves in our spiritual path. The planet Earth is the practical lab for us to experience everything we have learnt in the Spirit realm.<\/em>
\nWhat we can do to aid the Earth and her people is to bring down awareness of worldly matters in order to spread love and healing.<\/em><\/p>\n

How’s that for hooking up with like minded people?<\/em><\/p>\n

2014 Update: \u00a0I have become active in the Writer’s Group. \u00a0So anyone who would like to know more or for an invite to Internations is welcome to contact me.<\/p>\n

Here is a piece I wrote for the group as prose inspired by an image: \u00a0Paros Flashback<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There are many internet sites for expatriate information. One that I know of has\u00a0distinguished\u00a0itself by establishing communities for expats to actually meet together locally rather than just virtually. \u00a0I belonged in Athens and in Prague but never attended a gathering … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[9],"tags":[142,100,139,145,141,143,144,7,315],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2MK34-8s","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":1022,"url":"https:\/\/parosparadise.com\/CzechMates\/2013\/11\/27\/christmas-season-is-here-like-it-or-not\/","url_meta":{"origin":524,"position":0},"title":"Christmas Season is here — Like it or Not","author":"Michael","date":"November 27, 2013","format":false,"excerpt":"Personally, I prefer to wait until a week or two before Christmas before getting into the spirit of the season. \u00a0Karin likes to wait until after the American Thanksgiving before getting out the decorations. \u00a0This year, however, events are forcing our hand. 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