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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 →

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

Here’s my number, so call me…at your peril

Posted on March 22, 2013 by BerLinda

If meeting a Latvian on the street is a bit like running the gauntlet, speaking to one on the phone is more like running into a brick wall. Usually you end up playing the role of both caller and receptionist. … Continue reading →