Newborn Rituals around the World
The arrival of a new baby is always something special and a reason to celebrate. Most cultures around the world have special rituals…
Read Around the World Summer Series – a Book from Latvia
This summer I’m again participating in a fun event called Read Around the World. Already for the third year in a row, throughout the…
Explore Wild Nature in Latvia
At the first glance the small country of Latvia by the Baltic Sea may not sound like the most exciting destination for those…
Summer Sports in Latvia
With the European Football Championship officially over (go France! ahem, Portugal) it’s time to prepare for the Olympics. I’m joining other bloggers from the…
Enjoy Riga, Latvia like a Local
The beautiful Riga, capital of Latvia and the biggest city of the Baltic States, is still unexplored terrain for many international tourists. Founded…
Where are you from?
If you have ever left your home country, or even your home city, chances are you have encountered the question: where are you from?…
Christmas Trees Around the World
The Christmas season has arrived and, just as last year, I’m joining the Christmas in Different Lands Series by Multicultural Kid Blogs. Last…
May Holidays in Latvia
In case you’ve been wondering why it’s been so quiet on the blog lately there is a good reason: we’ve been travelling! In…
Coloring Easter Eggs – Latvian Style
There is one tradition that I associate with Easter more than anything else: colouring Easter eggs. Growing up in Latvia, there was one method…
