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2×2 Movement: Sixty Years of Bringing Young Latvians Together

04.12.2025

Imagine this — you’re standing in a circle, arms crossed, holding hands with the people beside you. Everyone is singing...

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The History of the Latvian Flag

28.11.2025

The history of the Latvian flag is a mix of legend, medieval ambiguity, and the long path that turned a...

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Latvian Historical Regions

14.11.2025

Latvia has five historical regions – Vidzeme, Latgale, Kurzeme, Zemgale, and Sēlija. Each has its story, shaped by centuries of...

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Trail Running in Latvia

31.10.2025

Scroll through the UTMB World Series calendar for 2026 — the world’s most prestigious trail running circuit — and, among...

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Traditional Latvian Foods Protected by Law

24.10.2025

Some Latvian traditional foods are so distinctive they are officially protected by the European Commission. They have unique histories, origins...

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Latvian Forests

10.10.2025

If you could open up a Latvian soul, you might find it’s green. And with good reason – forests cover...

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What Kind of Latvian Preserve Are You?

26.09.2025

Latvians pickle, salt, stew, and jam just about everything that grows in a garden or a forest. But these aren’t...

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What travelers think of Latvia

26.09.2025

Latvia has a way of surprising its visitors. From the striking architecture of Riga to the serenity of its natural...

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Building a Nordic tea culture: Plūkt

09.09.2025

In a Latvian home, coffee is rarely the only drink on offer. Guests are often presented with jars of dried...

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