Category Archives: Janis

I left my arse in Liepāja

Posted on July 22, 2014 by BerLinda

Last Saturday was my friend Guna’s birthday. You can imagine my excitement when it was announced that we would celebrate it by having a girls’ weekend in Liepāja. Lazy day on the beach + biking to the restaurant for dinner, … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Humor, Humour, Janis, Latvia, Latvian people, Travel | Tagged beer, Bikes, birthdays, Boulangerie, Fontaine Palace, Latvian men, Libava, Liepaja, Road trip, Rock music, Wine | 101 Comments

Where have all the Jāņi gone?

Posted on June 27, 2014 by BerLinda

While on a walking tour in Berlin, I got chatting to a guy – as I do. Me: So, where are you from? Guy: I live in Nürnberg. Me: (Instantly suspicious) Guy: And you? Me: Well, I’m from Ireland but I … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat, Humor, Humour, Janis, Latvia, Latvian people, Social Issues, Travel | Tagged Berlin, Germany, Latvian emigration, Meeting people, Perceptions of Latvia, Tourism in Latvia | 212 Comments

Who’s your daddy?

Posted on June 17, 2014 by BerLinda

A couple of weeks ago, I discovered a funny thing about Latvians. Yes, another one. But first, a little background… I recently met a couple of really nice Latvian girls – it seems they do exist. While I was out for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture and Traditions, Expat, Humor, Humour, Janis, Latvian people | Tagged Assholes, gardens, growing your own fruit and veg, How to address Latvian people, Janis, mojitos, nature, public transport | 178 Comments

No-monia

Posted on November 27, 2013 by BerLinda

As some of you may know, I’ve been feeling a little under the weather for the last few weeks. However, sturdy Irish woman that I am, I don’t believe in troubling doctors over minor things like coughs or colds. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat, Humor, Humour, Illness, Janis | Tagged Antibiotics, ARS centre, Being sick in Latvia, Bronchitis, Drugs, humor, Humour, Illness, Latvia, Latvian medical care, Latvian snot rockets, Phlegm, Pneumonia | 76 Comments

You had me at ‘Hello’

Posted on November 20, 2013 by BerLinda

If you do come to Latvia, chances are you’ll meet a few Latvians. And, if you’re really lucky/unlucky (delete as appropriate), you might even get to know some of them. One day, you might bump into the same Latvian twice. … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture and Traditions, Expat, Humor, Humour, Janis, Latvian people | Tagged 'Hello', expat, humor, Humour, Janis, Jerry Maguire, Latvia, Latvian people, Politeness, Saying hello, Smiling, Social norms, TEFL, What to expect in Latvia | 126 Comments

From your sofa, no one can hear you scream

Posted on November 12, 2013 by BerLinda

I’m sure many women join an online dating site hoping that behind every cute nickname, every sweet message, Mr Right will be waiting. But because a) I live in Latvia which means that b) the vast majority of men are … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat, Humor, Humour, Janis, Latvian men, Love and Relationships | Tagged expat, Gang bang, humor, Humour, Italian men, Latvia, Latvian fashion, Latvian men, Oho.lv, Online dating, Online dating weirdos, Relationships, Sex, Smiley faces | 100 Comments

Jānis, Jānis! Wherefore art thou Jānis?

Posted on November 6, 2013 by BerLinda

Today I did something that Mammy O’Grady would definitely not approve of. (Among other things) I joined a Latvian dating website. And no, before you jump on the mammy bandwagon, I haven’t completely lost my mind. You see, I’ve come … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat, Humor, Humour, Janis, Latvian men, Love and Relationships | Tagged Dating, expat, humor, Humour, Janis, Latvia, Latvian men, Latvian women, Leopard print, Online dating, Riga, trees | 139 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

Search me…

Posted on October 30, 2013 by BerLinda

Last weekend, this blog (about a country most people have never heard of) reached 50,000 views. I promised myself that when this happened, I would dedicate a post to the WWIA who helped me get to this point. Yes, it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat, Humor, Humour, Janis, Latvia, Latvian men, Latvian women, Love and Relationships | Tagged Blogging, Cheating, Cock, Google Search Terms, humor, Humour, Janis, Latvia, Latvian men, Latvian women, Love in Latvia, Marriage, Milestones, Relationships, Sex, trees | 108 Comments

A Blouting in Riga

Posted on September 15, 2013 by BerLinda

If you read my previous post, you’ll know that today was my first ‘blouting’ with a guy called Jānis. And yes, that really is his name. We’d arranged to meet at 6pm as we both had stuff to do in the afternoon, … Continue reading →