Expats in Riga Magazine - Insights about the city

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Latvian design shops. Expats in Riga choice

If looking for made in Latvia gifts, while visiting Latvia for a short time, heading home from Riga on holidays or leaving Latvia forever, here are the best suggestions on where to go to make happy your family and friends. Riija — probably the best design shop in Riga, which is more than simply an items shop. Offering a selection of crafted in Latvia products, it suggests a whole lifestyle. Here you can find a mixture of contemporary crafted pices and the best examples of traditional crafts. The choice covers products for home, like kitchenware, textiles, light objects, as well […]

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COSMO RAVE Event

On 11 July, Teritorija Club will transform into a retro-futuristic space where vinyl, cosmic visuals and the energy of contemporary electronic music meet on the dancefloor. At the heart of the night is Mixmaster Raitis — one of the pioneers of Latvia’s electronic music scene — performing a special 3-hour vinyl set that will take listeners across decades of electronic sound: from cosmic synthesizers and early machine rhythms to the roots of club culture. Opening the night, Aniri Chan will set the atmosphere and guide the dancefloor into orbit. Also joining the mission: Max Mancho Notwelcome Throughout the night, specially […]

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SPRING IS IN THE AIR

Guide to Riga districts and the best spots here and there Eat, drink, and relax
 Expats in Riga choice 1. Old town It is the best place for spotting a mixture of the oldest architectural pearls, spread as layers over quite a small territory. Here you can sit on the open terraces on Līvu and Dome squares or grab a beer at Two More Beers, Bon Vivant, Paddy Whelans or Kwakinn, have a shot or cocktail in Cuba or B Bārs, or enjoy a cup of coffee at café Parunāsim. For more serious food head to Frego for tasty pizza, […]

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What’s so special about Latvian herbal teas?

Herbal tea, or zāļu tēja in Latvian, is a very important part of Latvian traditions, rooting deep in ancient times and folk culture. Made from herbs, fruits, and berries, it is not just a drink, but also a remedy in various situations. There are different herbs, which are popular among Latvians. These are chamomile, peppermint, linden, thyme, raspberry leaves, blackcurrant leaves, rosehips, apples, ginger, and oregano to name just a few. Latvian herbs are a natural product, often home-gathered and produced not in big quantities. It is available in shops, which distribute the produce from different local households. Latvians often […]

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SUP rent

SUP conquers the hearеs of rigans. Electro scooters place this summer is confidently overtaken by SUP activity around Riga and throughout all Latvia. Expats in Riga offers a selection of rent spots here and there. The information includes a link to a website and an address. Prices vary, but not significantly. Some websites have English version, otherwise it is possible to contact the shop directly. https://supfit.lv/en/sup-rent Eksporta 3A, Andrejosta, Riga, they have routes suggestions on the webpage https://www.bullulaivas.lv/sup-noma Rojas 3-1, Buļļupe, on the way to Bolderāja, Riga https://cabo.lv/sporta-aktivitates/sup-noma Roberta Feldmaņa 8A, Mežaparks, Riga https://surfpro.lv/sup-longborda-noma/sup-noma Lāčplēša 79, Riga, just the rent […]

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How to improve your kid’s foreign language skills — Latvian or any other’s

Reading books in a foreign language at a young age offers a lot of benefits. It helps improve language skills, enhances cognitive development, expands cultural awareness, boosts problem-solving abilities, and fosters a lifelong love for learning and exploration. Additionally, it can increase empathy and understanding of different perspectives. So, if you want your kid to immerse in learning a foreign language, try reading books with your kid in a foreign language at its young age. And if you plan to improve your kid’s Latvian, look for appropriate books in Latvian language. Of course, reading a book in a foreign language […]

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Printing photographs in Riga

Printing photographs nowadays is still a job and a hobby. Despite a vast offer of various contemporary options for printing images, which are available in the internet, provided by international market players, who offer image printing and delivery to your country, there still exists a need for an opting of approaching a photo laboratory directly in order to get a professional advise on image printing subject and make an order for a customised image printing service. Photo printing services offer in Riga is quite diverse. However there is just a couple of photo printing shops, which are the most popular […]

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Private advertisements in Latvia

As in any other European country, there are also private advertisement websites in Latvia. These private advertisement pages allow to publish personal advertisements in such sections as real estate, cars, professional srvices, home items, apparel, animals, hobbies etc. In case you have just arrived to Latvia or are planning to leave, you might be in need for such private advertisements boards, e.g. for selling or buying items for home or while looking for some professional services etc. The most popular private advertisement resource is ss.com. It was established quite many years ago and serves the needs of the largest share […]

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A short guide for artists looking for materials procurement

Professional art materials supplies is the essence of a creative process. If you are an artist and looking for quality art materials in Riga, you won’t be disappointed if you visit a proper art materials shop. One of the most popular shops among artists is Vilhelms, located right in front of Art Academy of Latvia, on the Valdemara street and Kalpaka boulevard corner, across the street. Art materials selection offered here ranges from pastels, oil paint, watercolours, acryl paint for painters, canvases and various kinds of paper, as well as sculpturing materials to brushes and other instruments. The prices are […]