In the past few days, Riga has been experiencing summer-like days full of sun and high temperatures, inviting for a beach trip. Located on the coast, Riga is blessed with ...
Whilst being in Riga, I have been lucky enough to witness some of the incredible events and celebrations that occur every summer in Riga. My favourite so far has been the ...
As a Liden and Denz student in Latvia, the most common weekend-away trips I have heard about are to Daugavpils, Vilnius or Tallin. However, one of Latvia's hidden gems lies in ...
Did you just arrive in Riga for the first time and are in desperate need of some tips on how to settle? Do not worry, we got you! Moving to a new country can be very ...
Are you friends or family of a Liden and Denz student? Or simply just wanting to visit Riga as a tourist? As a now self-proclaimed Riga 'local' after spending three months ...
After four weeks of Russian language learning in Riga, the sum of my skills culminated to face one final challenge. I was in a Russian-style Banya, a sauna of sorts, ...
When wandering through the cobbled streets of Riga, it is almost impossible not to stumble across some of the iconic statues that the streets boast. Yet, have you ever ...
Upon arriving to Latvia, I was unsure what to expect in terms of gastronomy, especially as a vegetarian. However, I have been delighted by the wide range of dishes that the ...
Would you enjoy experiencing the clamour of the city of Riga through culture? Immerse yourself one evening a month in the leading gallery event: Riga Last Thursdays! From ...
Viestura dārzs is a hidden gem of Riga that carries mementos of Riga’s history. Nestled close to the Art Nouveau quarters and a mere 20-minute walk from the Old Town, this ...
The history of Riga is made of the thousands who have lived here—who have done business in its markets, have lived in its domiciles and have ridden along its trees on tram or ...
Saunas are an integral part of the culture in countries with harsh climates, and both Latvia and Russia are no exceptions. In Latvia, the sauna, known as "pirts" in Latvian, ...