Category Archives: Beer

The Latvians’ Lair

Posted on August 20, 2014 by BerLinda

Oh Latvians! You thought you were home free, didn’t you? You thought I wouldn’t find it. I know what you were thinking – “Well, she’s been here nearly four years and she hasn’t found it yet. What are the chances … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer, Expat, Fashion, Humor, Humour, Latvia | Tagged Bralis bar, Bralis beer, Latvian secrets, Leopard print | 172 Comments

And people say my area is dodgy…

Posted on August 13, 2014 by BerLinda

Another weekend, another “district” challenge. On Saturday afternoon, I walked to the back of Central Station, which is where the crème de la crème of Riga society is known to hang out. I think the pecking order is decided by … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer, Expat, Fashion, Food, Humor, Humour, Moving to Riga, Riga, Travel | Tagged districts of Riga, dodgy bars, Drunks, Hangovers, homeless, Kundzinsala, Latvian people, Milgravis, Sarkandaugava, Trams, trolley buses, where not to live | 96 Comments

Districts and drop toilets

Posted on May 1, 2014 by BerLinda

As me walking around Riga is apparently ‘news’ in this country now, a couple of weeks ago, I decided to do it again. Crazy, I know… When my good bluddy, John, over at The Real Riga said that he had another ‘district … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer, Expat, Humor, Humour, Riga, Rudeness, Travel | Tagged Bars, beer, Brekši, District challenge, Dreiliņi, forests, Holocaust memorial, Mapuche Bar, Poo, Pļavnieki, Riga, Rubbish, Rude service, Service, Toilets | 96 Comments

Are you being served?

Posted on April 24, 2014 by BerLinda

Just for a change, I think I’ll start this post on a positive note. I have had some great service in Latvia. However, (yep, here it comes), the problem is that service levels here are so woefully inconsistent. When out … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer, Expat, Food, Humor, Humour, Latvian people, Rudeness | Tagged Bars, beer, Customer Service, Food, manners, Muffins & More, Politeness, restaurants, Riga, Smiling, Stockpot, Wine | 138 Comments

Avotu Iela (or Where are all the hookers?)

Posted on January 31, 2014 by BerLinda

When my good bluddy over at The Real Riga announced that the next district on his agenda was Avotu Iela, I thought “Yes. This one is right up my street” – mainly because it practically is my street. Also, because it was … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer, Humor, Humour, Riga | Tagged Avotu Iela, Bars, beer, Cafes, Chomsky, Drinking, Drinking challenges, Drunk, Hangovers, humor, Humour, Landladies, Prostitutes, Russians, The Real Riga, Trīs vīri laivā | 86 Comments

My 15 minutes

Posted on December 16, 2013 by BerLinda

Becoming the most notorious woman in a country overnight is no fun. I’ve spent hours trawling through messages because, unlike some, I believe that everyone is entitled to their opinion so I’ve published them all – good and bad. It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer, Expat, Humor, Humour, Latvia, Latvian men, Riga | Tagged Blog writing, Eastern European men, expat, Judgement, kasjauns.lv article, language, Latvia, Latvian people, Lifestyle choices, Marriage proposals, Media, Moving to Riga, Sense of humour, Single ladies | 169 Comments

Soccer, sex and Stockholm

Posted on November 17, 2013 by BerLinda

My little home from home has a lot to celebrate at the moment, though clearly not in football as Ireland whupped Latvia 3-0 on Friday. (I couldn’t not mention that.) Far cheerier is the fact that Latvia celebrates Independence Day … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer, Culture and Traditions, Expat, Humor, Humour, Latvian women, Travel | Tagged beer, Elina Desaine, expat, Football, Happiness, humor, Humour, Ireland v Latvia, Latvia, Latvian Independence Day, November 18th, Roy Keane, Sex, Staro Riga, The UK's horniest student, Wine | 92 Comments

Here’s to the freakin’ weekend. I’ll drink to that.

Posted on November 10, 2013 by BerLinda

And I did. Oh, how I did. On Friday night, I was invited to my friend Lena’s birthday party. But this was no ordinary birthday party – it was a macaroon-baking party. With wine. The dress code was supposed to … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer, Humor, Humour, Latvia, Riga, Travel | Tagged Baking, beer, Bišumuižu, Drinking challenges, expat, humor, Humour, Irish pubs in Riga, Katlakalns, Latvia, Macaroons, Miele Gallery, Riga, Riga suburbs, Weekends, Wine, Ziepniekkalns | 62 Comments

Jelgava – home of the Jānis

Posted on November 3, 2013 by BerLinda

I fear I may have been overworking a little lately. This week, I fell asleep while writing up some invoices. I fell asleep on the bus and nearly missed my stop. I couldn’t understand why my boot didn’t fit anymore … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer, Expat, Humor, Humour, Janis, Latvia, Latvian men, Latvian women, Travel | Tagged Balerija Bar, beer, cake, Day trips in Latvia, English stags in Riga, Janis, Jelgava, Jelgava bridges, Jelgava history, Jelgava Palace, Jelgava tourist information, Latvia, Latvian men, Latvian women, Leopard print, Sightseeing in Jelgava | 86 Comments

A drinking challenge? Count me in!

Posted on October 13, 2013 by BerLinda

I first became aware of Mr Ireland when he started commenting on my blog. His comments had the unfortunate effect of making me feel like everything I was doing in my life was wrong. “You should seriously think about reorganising … Continue reading →