Category Archives: Latvian women

If you can’t beat ’em, ROARRR!

Posted on August 10, 2014 by BerLinda

I had planned on this being the last ever post on Expat Eye on Latvia, but I’ve never been known for my restraint. Call it a case of premature publication, if you will. When my friend Lāsma (which definitely doesn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Humor, Humour, Latvia, Latvian women | Tagged beer, Galerija Centrs, H&M, Latvian names, Leopard print, shopping | 146 Comments

For the love of Latvian men

Posted on July 30, 2014 by BerLinda

The other day, I received an interesting message. It was from a Scandinavian girl wondering what it’s like to date a Latvian man. Now, I get messages all the time from men asking about Latvian women. These conversations generally go like this. … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat, Humor, Humour, Latvia, Latvian men, Latvian women, Love and Relationships, Social Issues | Tagged alcoholism, Cheating, Dating a Latvian, Gender equality, Gender roles, Janis, Latvian men's reputation, Love, reverse sexism, Sex, vanity | 173 Comments

Where is the love?

Posted on May 31, 2014 by BerLinda

As regular readers of my blog will know, I’m not easily offended. In fact, thinking back over my almost four years in Riga, I’ve only been really offended twice – and both times were because someone mistook me for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat, Humor, Humour, Latvian women, Love and Relationships | Tagged Bars, Being a foreign woman in Riga, Being Irish, Female empowerment, Girl Power, Hostile women, Marking your territory, men, Riga, Thelma and Louise, Women | 182 Comments

Finally, it’s the positive post…

Posted on May 28, 2014 by BerLinda

“Just wondering why didn’t I realise earlier that you are some dirty scumbag from Ireland. That is the only excuse to that cynical and dishonorable generalisation of latvian mammas especially on Mother’s day.My suggestion is put on your beloved Penney’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat, Fashion, Humor, Humour, Latvia, Latvian women, Riga | Tagged Banking services, Blogging, internet access, Latvia, Negative comments, pajamas, Penneys, shopping, transport | 163 Comments

Look like a Latvian

Posted on May 25, 2014 by BerLinda

As a woman walking around the streets of Riga, there are a couple of ‘looks’ you get acquainted with very quickly. As the men here are usually too afraid to look up for fear of accidentally making eye contact with (gasp) … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat, Fashion, Humor, Humour, Latvia, Latvian women, Riga, Rudeness | Tagged beer, Blogging, Finding a man, Funny Fox, Latvian language, Latvian looks, Latvian-Girl-Death-Stare, Riga Old Town, Snails in Riga, Women vs other women | 171 Comments

It’s a funny old world

Posted on May 20, 2014 by BerLinda

I promised myself that when Expat Eye hit 200,000 views, I’d do one final search term review – y’know, try to answer all the weird and wonderful search engine queries that bring people from all over the world to my little … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat, Humor, Humour, Latvia, Latvian women, Love and Relationships | Tagged Cats, Google Search Terms, humor, Humour, Knickers, Latvia, Latvian men, Leopard print, Marriage to a Latvian, Opinions on Latvians, Pee, trees, Weird searches | 155 Comments

The Irish Mammy versus The Latvian ‘Mamma’

Posted on May 11, 2014 by BerLinda

Today is Mother’s Day in Latvia and it’s got me thinking about the differences between Irish and Latvian mothers. Naturally, it’s a bit generalised but feel free to get offended anyway. To an Irish mammy, two things are of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Humour, Latvia, Latvian women, Love and Relationships | Tagged Irish mothers, Latvian mothers, Mantrap, Marriage, Mother's Day, Pregnancy, tea | 304 Comments

How to pee like a Latvian

Posted on March 5, 2014 by BerLinda

Disclaimer: I have never actually seen a Latvian woman pee. This post is based on the evidence I witness each and every time I step into a public toilet here. However, having put my ‘Horatio Caine’ thinking cap on, this … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat, Humor, Humour, Latvia, Latvian women, Rudeness | Tagged Bathroom, Bathroom etiquette, Facebook status, Horatio Caine, Hula Dancing, humor, Humour, Latvia, Latvian women, Peeing, Selfies, Toilet, Toilet roll | 193 Comments

Invasion of the Sperm Snatchers

Posted on February 6, 2014 by BerLinda

The other day, I came across a rather ‘interesting’ thread on a Latvian discussion forum. Caution: Men might want to cover their dangly bits before reading on… A Latvian woman, clearly insane desperate to have a baby had encountered a … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Humour, Latvian men, Latvian women, Love and Relationships | Tagged Condoms, Having a baby, humor, Humour, Insanity, Latvia, Latvian men, Latvian women, Parenthood, Stealing sperm, The birds and the bees | 118 Comments

The weird and wonderful world of Latvian names

Posted on January 25, 2014 by BerLinda

For Christmas, one of my students gave me a calendar and, I have to say, it really is the gift that keeps on giving. Not only do I now know what day it is most of the time, I am … Continue reading →