Tag Archives: Leopard print

Why do people move to Latvia?

Posted on August 27, 2014 by BerLinda

Should you take the leap and decide to move to Latvia, the first question you will probably be asked is “Why did you move to Latvia?”. Closely followed by, “But why? Why Latvia?”. Now I know why I moved here, … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat, Humor, Humour, Latvia, Latvian people, Moving to Riga, TEFL, Travel | Tagged decisions, Expats, Leopard print, Living in Latvia, Moving to Latvia, Sigulda, TEFL, why do people move to Latvia, Working in Latvia | 133 Comments

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

The Fear

Posted on August 17, 2014 by BerLinda

With just over three weeks remaining until I up sticks and move to Berlin, it’s fair to say that THE FEAR has me firmly in its clutches. I’d estimate that around 5% of me is excited, while the other 95% … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat, Humor, Humour, Latvia, Travel | Tagged Business in Latvia, Leaving Latvia, Leopard print, Moving country, moving to Germany, Sausage, TEFL | 156 Comments

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

(North)EastEnders

Posted on July 1, 2014 by BerLinda

One thing my students say which never fails to amuse me is, “The best English is spoken in London”. Once I’ve picked myself up off the floor and wiped my eyes, I tell them to look up “EastEnders” on YouTube … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat, Humor, Humour, Latvia, Latvian men, TV | Tagged Aleks Shirovs, Deodorant, EastEnders, English in England, fashion, Kristian Kiehling, Latvia, Latvian men, Latvian representation abroad, Leopard print, Roxy and Aleks, Russian Latvians, Stereotypes, TEFL | 234 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

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 Birch juice, Door Dominoes, Drivers in Latvia, Eastern Europe, Elvi, expat, Holding the door open, humor, Humour, Latvian forest, Latvian sauna, Leopard print, Living abroad, Path Rage, Plastic Bags, Rudeness, shopping, The Sixth Sense | 171 Comments

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 →

Posted in Culture and Traditions, Expat, Humor, Humour, Language, Latvia, Latvian people, Travel | Tagged Berries, Conversation, Dace Melbarde, expat, Foreigners in Latvia, forests, humor, Humour, language, Latvia, Latvian people, Leopard print, Marmite, Mushrooms, Riga, Small talk, Smiling, weather | 228 Comments

A few days in Dublin

Posted on December 31, 2013 by BerLinda

I spent Christmas in Dublin and what a wonderful few days it was. In case you’re wondering, yes, Latvia let me back in. Passport control Jānis: What happened to your passport? Me: (Shrug) It got wet and sticky. (I didn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat, Humor, Humour, Latvia, Travel | Tagged Boots, Bulmers, Christmas, Drogas, Dublin, expat, Family, Food, Friends, Ireland, Latvia, Leopard print, New Year, Pork | 88 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 →