Life In Riga

• The Dreamy Experience of Getting Married in Latvia 2 years ago Never one to dream of a traditional wedding, I found myself crying happy tears in the middle of an improvised dance floor during the spontaneous first dance my husband and I didn’t even think we wanted. Our wedding day was all about going with the flow and that’s among the best decisions I ever...
• Is There A Latvian Equivalent Of Hygge? 2 years ago The Danes and Norwegians are known for hygge, but somehow Latvians too pull through the tough times, overcome the winter blues and find joy. So, what’s our secret and does it differ from what the Nordic nations do to achieve a cosy state of contentedness? I set about establishing whether there is...
• Boost Your Immune System The Latvian Way 3 years ago I believe in Western medicine! I also believe that what we eat and how we live has a direct effect on our health and wellbeing. When we start to see less of the Sun I, like many Latvians, resort to eating copious amounts of garlic, honey and ginger, and engaging in several health-enhancing...
• Moving To Latvia From France Via India: Victor's Story 3 years ago Have you heard the saying mazā Latvija (Little Latvia)? Well, it’s no myth. Everyone is within reach of each other. Paths cross. Bubbles collide. Victor messaged me after reading “Things of Riga I’ll miss when they’re gone”. He recognised himself in one of the photos. We’d just passed...
• Things Of Riga I'll Miss When They're Gone 3 years ago I’m hypersensitive on a good day, so this past year of the unknown has spiralled me into a porcelain doll state of fragility. Fortunately, that also translates into a heightened awareness of my immediate surroundings, the beauty in the small stuff and imperfection. Having criss-crossed Riga on...

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