Tag Archives: expat

You want me to do what?

Posted on July 10, 2014 by BerLinda

A few months ago, I received a message from a girl who works at an advertising agency here in Riga. The agency was involved in a pitch to make a promotional video for the Latvian Institute about Latvia taking over the Presidency of … Continue reading →

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It’s time to take out the trash

Posted on April 28, 2014 by BerLinda

Last Saturday was ‘The Big Cleanup’ in Latvia. Courtyards or other areas are registered online, you simply have a look at what’s happening in your area, drop them a line and show up. As with most things in Latvia, I’m … Continue reading →

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On the hunt for hipsters

Posted on April 15, 2014 by BerLinda

In a recent survey by skyscanner.net, Miera iela, Riga, topped the list of the most hipster neighbourhoods in the world. Miera iela (or Peace Street) beat off competition from Williamsburg in New York, Kreuzberg in Berlin and Mission District in San Francisco. Here’s how … Continue reading →

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Linda vs Latvijas Pasts

Posted on April 8, 2014 by BerLinda

My watch broke a few weeks ago. Yes, I’m one of those old-fashioned souls who still likes wearing a watch. For me, it’s massively inconvenient to scrabble around in my cavernous bag for my phone every time I need to check the … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Giving expats a bad name

Posted on March 30, 2014 by BerLinda

On Thursday evening, I went to an InterNations get-together. I enjoy these for a number of reasons. One – it’s an excuse to drink on a school night; two – I get to visit a new bar or café that … Continue reading →

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In Latvia, you can’t win

Posted on March 23, 2014 by BerLinda

I try to chat to my mother once a week on the phone and, over the course of our conversations, the blog usually comes up. Me: So, what did you think of such and such a post? Mammy O’Grady: Well, … Continue reading →

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Judgement Day

Posted on March 12, 2014 by BerLinda

Gundega: Do you write a blog? Me: SHHH! (Looking around like a fugitive) Yes, I do… Gundega: No, no, I love it! Me: Oh. Great, thanks! Glad you like it.  (pregnant pause) Gundega: (with a healthy amount of desperation) Don’t … Continue reading →

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Latvians and their backsides

Posted on March 9, 2014 by BerLinda

On Friday, as I had a nice early finish, I decided that it was about time I made an appointment to have my hair cut. I had been putting this off for a while, partly because I was afraid that … Continue reading →

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Love Handles in Latvia

Posted on February 22, 2014 by BerLinda

I’m always looking for new and interesting things to blog about so when my friend Lena called and said she needed a hand with something, I agreed straight away. Lena blogs over at Walking Mama, a website dedicated to helping new … Continue reading →

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