Tag Archives: tea

The Irish Mammy versus The Latvian ‘Mamma’

Posted on May 11, 2014 by BerLinda

Today is Mother’s Day in Latvia and it’s got me thinking about the differences between Irish and Latvian mothers. Naturally, it’s a bit generalised but feel free to get offended anyway. To an Irish mammy, two things are of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Humour, Latvia, Latvian women, Love and Relationships | Tagged Irish mothers, Latvian mothers, Mantrap, Marriage, Mother's Day, Pregnancy, tea | 304 Comments

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 →

Posted in Food, Humor, Humour, Riga, Travel | Tagged cake, Dad Cafe, expat, humor, Humour, Laima factory and museum, Latvia, Latvian buildings, Latvian health and safety, Miera iela, Most hipster neighbourhood, skyscanner.net, tea, travel, trees, weather | 149 Comments

Thinking of moving to Riga?

Posted on November 30, 2013 by BerLinda

Ah Riga – the ‘Paris of the North’, the ‘Jewel of the Baltics’, and recently voted ‘Europe’s prettiest city’ in a survey by USA Today. Right now, you’re sitting in your cosy pad in the US, the UK, or wherever, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat, Humor, Humour, Latvian people, Moving to Riga, Riga, TEFL, Work and business | Tagged Drunk Russians, expat, humor, Humour, Jewel of the Baltics, Jobs in Riga, Latvian women, Local business, Making a living in Riga, Moving to Riga, Paris of the North, Perception vs Reality, Riga, tea, TEFL, The Quiet Centre | 317 Comments

The many layers of Latvian man

Posted on May 31, 2013 by BerLinda

I’ve done it. I’ve finally achieved what I thought was impossible. I’ve found a diamond in the rough, a prince among men, a real boy in a land of Pinocchios. I have found, wait for it… A Good Latvian Man. … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Humour, Latvian men | Tagged clothes, Janis, Jeans, Latvia, Latvia's sexiest man, Latvian forests, Latvian men, Me time, Model student, Modern man, Pastimes, Sewing, Style, tea, TEFL, Weekends | 55 Comments

Food glorious food?

Posted on April 5, 2013 by BerLinda

One of the best things about travelling is discovering the local cuisine in every country you visit. France, Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey to name but a few – take your taste buds on a trip to any of these places … Continue reading →