Not only about honey and mountains. The Pilsen chat with Honza "Tráva" Trávníček was awesome
Manuka and Eight-Thousanders Have Nothing in Common? At first glance, it may seem like they don’t, but a lecture by the well-known mountaineer Honza “Tráva” Trávníček proves otherwise. Together with Honza, the More Than Honey team organized a talk in the cozy atmosphere of a small café in Pilsen. There was feasting, tasting, and, most importantly, storytelling—not only about Honza’s expeditions to the world’s highest peaks but also about his journey to discovering Manuka.
From Nepal to Pilsen (Czech republic)
Honza “Tráva” Trávníček is one of the most famous Czech mountaineers, having conquered six eight-thousanders. Nowadays, he works as a guide and organizes trekking expeditions to Nepal, where he also runs a Czech pub, aptly named Czech Pub. But as a native of Pilsen, he loves returning home. He is also our good friend and an ambassador for the More Than Honey brand, which is why we decided to join forces and organize a honey-and-mountaineering-themed lecture. 🍯🏔️
On January 10, 2025, we gathered in the charming Pilsen café Kafe A, which provided us with a cozy setting and delicious refreshments. Most attendees came to hear Honza speak, so they were pleasantly surprised that the mountaineering talk was spiced up with exotic Manuka—not only through storytelling but, most importantly, through tasting.
The highlight of the evening was, of course, Honza’s captivating storytelling—how he got into mountaineering in the first place and the tough moments he experienced on the highest eight-thousanders. But not many people know that Honza has a close friendship with our beekeeper, Luděk. In fact, Honza played a key role in helping us bring our Manuka honey to the Czech Republic, as he supported Luděk during the challenging early days..
How Did It All Go?
Honza’s presentation, along with the tasting of New Zealand honey and honey mead (a hot “under-the-counter” novelty), was completely free of charge. 😊 Once all the guests had settled in and Honza had set up his cables and equipment, the storytelling began. Honza is a fantastic storyteller and a fun companion, so there was no shortage of interesting anecdotes and entertainment.
The audience laughed, savored, and enjoyed the Manuka mead, which Honza himself regularly refreshed with. Of course, there was also time for questions. Many intriguing questions arose—not only about mountaineering and Honza’s adventures but also about Manuka honey. For many attendees, it was their first encounter with Manuka, so it’s no surprise that the topic sparked a lot of discussion. Some of the most frequently asked questions included:
- Why is Manuka honey considered medicinal? 🌿 (MGO is the secret behind it!)
- How does Manuka honey differ from Czech honey? 🤷
- Is Manuka honey suitable for children, and from what age? 🐝
Naturally, a honey-themed event wouldn’t be complete without tasting. Everyone had the opportunity to sample different types of Manuka honey of their choice or warm up with a sip of honey mead.
We are thrilled that the lecture with Honza Tráva was such a success, and we look forward to the next event! If you’d like to learn more about Honza, check out his website or follow him on Instagram.
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