Tag Archives: shopping

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

Unleashing my inner German

Posted on June 23, 2014 by BerLinda

I’ve just got back from six days in Berlin, and wow, what a fantastic time I had. Berlin is an amazing city, full of life and energy. I did some touristy stuff, did some less touristy stuff, met some great people, … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat, Humor, Humour, Travel | Tagged Apartments in Berlin, beer, Berlin, Football, German people, Germany, Happy Endings, moving to Germany, Pride, Rope, Rubbish separation, Sausage, Sex Swings, shopping, supermarkets, Toilets, tourism | 149 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

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

The Bag Lady

Posted on September 5, 2013 by BerLinda

20:15 Landlady’s daughter: Hello! Maybe tonight at 21:00 Mamy come with new lessee. OK? Me: OK, I’ll just go outside when they get here. 21:40 Me: So I guess nobody is coming tonight? Landlady’s daughter: Hello! Yes, I think so! … Continue reading →

Posted in Accommodation, Humor, Humour | Tagged Customer Service, humor, Humour, Latvia, Latvian flats, Living in Latvia, Moving flat, Renting a flat/apartment, shopping, Spiders, Wine | 68 Comments

The Latvian Invasion

Posted on August 12, 2013 by BerLinda

Today was my last day off at the summer school, so I decided to ‘treat’ myself to a little shopping spree in Birmingham. After around thirty minutes of noise, filth, fatty-fighting and chav-dodging, I began to see the error of … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Humour, Travel | Tagged Birmingham, Boobs, Children, clothes, Fitting Rooms, H&M, humor, Humour, Invasions, Latvians, Latvians in England, Personal space, shopping, Summer School | 49 Comments

Homeward Bound

Posted on March 28, 2013 by BerLinda

When you’ve been living abroad for any amount of time, there’s always a period of adjustment when you go back to your home country. As my time will be very limited however, I need to start adjusting while still in … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat, Humor, Humour, Travel | Tagged bacon, etiquette, expat, Home, Humour, Ireland, Irish mammies, Latvia, manners, sausages, shopping, Songs, travel | 29 Comments

Walk like a Latvian

Posted on March 2, 2013 by BerLinda

I’m sure it’s happened to you. You’re walking down the street. Someone else is walking along in the opposite direction. Even though you try to avoid them, somehow you end up nose to nose. You move to the left, they … Continue reading →