Latvian artists, spanning generations and styles, have made significant contributions to the global art scene. During my time in Riga, I have found it almost impossible not to ...
Although Riga is a bilingual city where Russian is spoken alongside Latvian, you might worry whether Russian is as much welcomed nowadays. However, do not be demotivated by ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
It can be quite frustrating traveling as a vegetarian. Almost every country has a fair share of meat in their traditional dishes. As a German I know what I’m talking about, ...
Moscow is so beautiful, it is worth to see from every angle, but the view from above is totally stunning. That’s why there are so many viewpoints around the city. They are ...
Top 5 things to do in St Petersburg during the White Nights
“It was a miraculous night…the sky was so starry and the sky so light” – Belye Nochi, F.M. Dostoevsky
The White ...
Okay, I’ll admit it: I love marshrutkas. What could be finer than being smushed into a minivan with a gaggle of Russians while you zoom through St. Petersburg at breakneck ...
As soon as you arrive, but also even before, when you decide and start planning a trip in Moscow, you already know what you don’t want to miss there: Saint Basil’s ...
Eight Things You Didn't Know About St. Petersburg
1. The Lucky Cat Yelisei
Looking for some luck? Make your way towards Malaya Sadovaya street (Малая Садовая улица) and look ...
Recap: St. Petersburg's Infamous Museum Night
On the weekend after international museum day, most European countries one-up the annual event with a Museum Night (ночь ...
