Enjoy an endless summer in Turkey by the Aegean Sea
Information prepared by Ilze Ozola. While the days are getting cooler in autumn in Latvia, Turkey's Aegean coast invites you to extend the summer warmth with unforgettable tastes. Sun-ripened olives, freshly caught seafood, aromatic herbs and award-winning wines offer a culinary journey as colourful as the turquoise sea. Rooted in centuries-old traditions, the region is one of Turkey's most [...]
New nature exhibition on birds to open in Pape
Riga, 28 September, LETA. A new nature exposition on birds will be opened today at the Pape tourism information point “Dzintarvēji”, Dace Gailīte, senior marketing expert at the South Kurzeme Regional Tourism Centre, informed LETA. The opening event will be attended by the creators of the exhibition, project implementers and supporters. The new nature exposition on birds allows you to listen to their voices, get to know their nests and cages, see their feathers and other [...]
Autumn flavours and world cuisine highlights at Jūrmala Restaurant Week
Information prepared by Jūrmala State City Administration. For the third year, Jūrmala invites you to Restaurant Week, which will take place from 6 to 19 October. More than 20 restaurants and cafés will take part, offering menus in two price categories: €35 and €45. This autumn, the unifying thread is the spirit of different national cuisines from around the world, highlighted by the abundance of the autumn harvest [...]
Dubai for sports enthusiasts: where to train and what to try
Source: Leta Information provided by Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism. Dubai is a truly diverse travel destination with something for everyone. Active and sporty travellers will also find plenty to choose from. Whether it's running, cycling, golf, water sports, tennis, [...]
Solo travel and well-being: why travelling alone has become a major trend in recent years
Information was prepared by Gabriela Ūdre, TEZ TOUR Latvija Communications Representative. Travelling alone has become a major trend in today's travel world. TEZ TOUR Latvia explains why this trend is so popular and how it relates to society's growing interest in well-being: people are no longer just looking to relax, but rather to [...]
How Latvians extend their summers: in autumn Turkey and Greece are the most popular, in winter Egypt
Information was prepared by Toms Sadovskis, Communications Manager, AAS BALTA. BALTA data on the most popular autumn destinations In autumn, many Latvians try to extend the summer feeling by travelling abroad - in September and October, the flow of Latvian travellers to Turkey doubles, making it a firm autumn favourite. In second place, Greece, for 50% [...]
Diena: Not a bad year for tourism
Source: Leta In July, the largest number of visitors to Latvia came from Lithuania, Germany and Finland In Latvia and throughout the Baltics, July is the central month of the tourism season, and it is the July data that gives an idea of the situation in the hospitality industry. This July, 405.6 thousand foreign and domestic guests stayed in Latvian tourist accommodations, which is 1.2% more than in the same month last year, [...]
Dubai A to Z: what you need to know when travelling to this glittering wonder city
Information prepared by Ieva Sala, Communications Consultant at Novatours. Dubai, a metropolis rising from the sands of the desert, beckons world travellers with its glittering luxury and authentic charm. From adventure and shopping to cultural exploration and gastronomic delights, Dubai has something for everyone. Yet for many, it is associated with confusion, ignorance and [...]
“Slow travel: how to make your holiday more meaningful
Today, travelling is often associated with extensive sightseeing programmes, fast transfers between cities and the desire to “see as much as possible”. But this approach often leaves the traveller tired and feeling that the destination has been left unexplored. “Slow travel is an alternative that encourages people to travel in a more relaxed, conscious and meaningful way. This approach not only saves money and reduces stress, but also creates a closer connection with the place where you are staying.
Aldaru Street Festival in Riga
Source: Leta Information prepared by Sintija Lukjanska, Project Coordinator, External Communications Department, Riga City Council. On 20 September, from 15.00 to 23.00, the Aldaru Street Festival will take place in the capital city, inviting both Riga residents and visitors to enjoy a musical programme, creative workshops and competitions, and a market. The four residents of the street and the neighbouring bars “Garāža”, “Aldaru Ezītis [...]