• Home
  • About
  • Destinations
  • Affiliates & Discounts
  • Collaborate
  • Home
  • About
  • Destinations
  • Affiliates & Discounts
  • Collaborate
Adventurings

tales from urban bohemia & finding a simpler pace of life in the czech republic

  • Czech Republic,  Expat Life,  Milestones,  Thoughts

    But, I’m an immigrant.

    October 18, 2025 /

    I have a wonderful student I’ve been teaching English to for ten years who is a retiree. The sweetest gentleman, he’s definitely become my Czech grandpa and loves bringing gifts to little M at any opportunity. However, we don’t exactly see eye-to-eye regarding politics so I try to avoid this topic whenever possible. The other week we were discussing the recent election here in the Czech Republic. He asked me if I was supporting any particular party and I told him although I’m not a citizen and can’t vote, I support whichever party is most sympathetic to immigrants. Him: But why? Me: You see… I am an immigrant. Him: Nooooo.…

    read more
    0 Comments

    You May Also Like

    May, Lately + More Thoughts of Traveling “These Days”

    May 14, 2020

    Can Český Krumlov Survive the Pandemic?

    April 1, 2022

    My Winter Joys, Goals, & Other Things

    February 12, 2021

adventurings is a blog by cynthia, an american living in the czech republic.

sustainable seasonal urban living / slow travel / minimalism / recipes / musings / expat life

Recent Posts

  • But, I’m an immigrant.
  • As The World Turns, Summer Catch-Up Edition.
  • My Two-and-a-Half Year Maternity Leave in the Czech Republic
  • Week 49-52 of 2024 (Year in Review) – Year of Life and Travels
  • Week 45-48 of 2024 (Year in Review) – NOVEMBER + Reflecting on Being in the Czech Republic for 12 Years

Archives

Categories

Instagram

popular categories

Bedside Table

Reading
Goodreads

Currently

České Budějovice, Czech Republic

Upcoming Trips

© 2012–2025 Adventurings
  • Home
  • About
  • Destinations
  • Affiliates & Discounts
  • Collaborate
Ashe Theme by WP Royal.