Tag Archives: Eastern Europe

How to spot a foreigner in Riga

Posted on May 14, 2014 by BerLinda

Taking into account the fact that the vast majority of Latvians are white (apart from when they’re solarium orange), and the vast majority of foreigners living here are white, you’d think that everyone would blend in together nicely. Not so. Foreigners … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat, Humor, Humour, Latvian people, Riga, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 209 Comments

How living in Latvia has changed me

Posted on April 2, 2014 by BerLinda

Now that I can see the light at the end of my Latvian tunnel, I’ve been thinking about how I’ve changed over the last few years as a result of living here. Here’s what my profound thought process has come up with: … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture and Traditions, Expat, Humor, Humour, Latvian people, Rudeness, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 171 Comments

East is East

Posted on December 21, 2013 by BerLinda

I know I said I was taking a little break, but well, then this happened: http://www.jamieoliver.com/news-and-blogs/blogs/latvia-culinary-gem/ ‘This’ is a blog post by a British guy called Kevin Carr who’s attempting to claim the Guinness World Record for ‘The fastest circumnavigation … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Latvian men, Latvian people, Tolerance | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 155 Comments

Always look on the bright side

Posted on March 15, 2013 by BerLinda

If you’ve read my previous posts, you might be starting to wonder why I continue to live in Riga. To be honest, I’m starting to wonder myself. But instead of focusing on the fact that it’s -15 on the 15th … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat, Humor, Riga, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 13 Comments