Yet for younger Czechs, 27 has taken on a humorous, almost superstitious charm. "Anything can happen before 27 months," laughs Karolína, a graphic designer from Brno. "After that, you’ve seen them sick, broke, and arguing with their mother. You either leave or you buy furniture together."
The Czech Republic has one of the highest average ages for first-time mothers in Central Europe (30.3 years). At 27, couples are in the final stage of their “DINK” phase (Dual Income, No Kids). czech couples 27
Their conversation turned to their future plans. Tomáš wanted to travel more, capturing the beauty of the world through his lens. Emma dreamed of starting her own design studio, where she could be her own boss. They both agreed that they wanted to build a life together, exploring the world and creating something meaningful. Yet for younger Czechs, 27 has taken on