Arta Jēkabsone’s Garland of Songs The successful New-York-based Latvian musician is reinventing Latvian folk songs. What would ancient Latvian folk songs sound like if they... Read
2×2 Movement: Sixty Years of Bringing Young Latvians Together Imagine this — you’re standing in a circle, arms crossed, holding hands with the people beside you. Everyone is singing... Read
The History of the Latvian Flag The history of the Latvian flag is a mix of legend, medieval ambiguity, and the long path that turned a... Read
Latvian Historical Regions Latvia has five historical regions – Vidzeme, Latgale, Kurzeme, Zemgale, and Sēlija. Each has its story, shaped by centuries of... Read
Trail Running in Latvia Scroll through the UTMB World Series calendar for 2026 — the world’s most prestigious trail running circuit — and, among... Read
Traditional Latvian Foods Protected by Law Some Latvian traditional foods are so distinctive they are officially protected by the European Commission. They have unique histories, origins... Read
Latvian Forests If you could open up a Latvian soul, you might find it’s green. And with good reason – forests cover... Read
What Kind of Latvian Preserve Are You? Latvians pickle, salt, stew, and jam just about everything that grows in a garden or a forest. But these aren’t... Read
What travelers think of Latvia Latvia has a way of surprising its visitors. From the striking architecture of Riga to the serenity of its natural... Read
