For a country of 2 million people, Latvia certainly punches above its weight in producing many quality beers. Unfortunately, no one has ever heard of these beers because the really good stuff is 1.) made without preservatives and has a very short shelf life, and 2.) nearly impossible for non-Latvians to pronounce. That means you […]
Latvia Tourist Information
If you want to learn more about Latvia, this post offers comprehensive Latvia tourist information designed to make it easy for you to plan your trip. Latvia is the middle of the three Baltic republics that gained independence after the fall of the Soviet Union. It is bordered by Estonia to the north, Russia and […]
An Existential Crisis in Riga, Latvia
Visitors are often surprised when they visit Riga for the first time. They have few or no expectations about the place when they come here, and they typically only come to Riga on their way to somewhere else. As a result, they find their stay here far too short. Those of us who live here often contribute […]