Autumn holidays without a plane ticket: Lithuania invites you to a taste adventure

Source: Leta Information prepared by Renāte Vītola, Olsen+Partners. Forget the rush. Give the world a break. Your autumn break doesn't need a plane ticket - a short, leisurely trip south will do. When the leaves turn golden, Lithuania becomes a haven for slow pleasures, peaceful walks and leisurely experiences, ending with a week-long gourmet feast - perfect for a cosy November getaway. [...]

Lithuanian resorts invite to discover health tourism

Source: Leta Information provided by Lithuanian Resorts Association. Autumn is a particularly good time to take care of your health, regain your strength and get your mind and body in balance. This season, Lithuanian resorts and spa areas offer a wide range of therapeutic and wellness services, combining traditional therapies with modern technologies, providing both relaxation and health improvement. Thanks to the high [...]

Travellers Andrusaiti publish their second book

Latvian travellers Alīna and Jēkabs Andrušaiti present their latest book of travel stories, “Dream Chasers” Journey: Reaching New Peaks“, in which the authors take readers on journeys from Arctic Svalbard to futuristic super trees in Singapore and give a glimpse behind the scenes of their travels and the making of their blog. ”Dream Chasers“ Journey: Reaching New Heights" is the sequel to Alina and Jacob's first book "Dream [...]

Rocket Bean recognised as the best café in Latvia in the international competition “European Coffee Trip Awards 2025”

Source: Leta Information prepared by Marija Vorkule, Communications Consultant at Rocket bean. Latvian coffee brand Rocket Bean has won the title of Latvia's best coffee shop in the European Coffee Trip Awards 2025 - the largest European vote in which coffee lovers themselves vote for the best coffee shop. The Coffee Awards can be called the “Michelin of coffee”, but there's one major difference: the decision [...]

Riga Airport to offer flights to more than 70 destinations in the winter season

Source: Leta The winter season at Riga Airport starts today, offering flights to more than 70 destinations in 35 countries, LETA was informed by Riga Airport. The airport said that travellers will have access to a network of Baltic routes to popular leisure destinations and major European business hubs, as well as new opportunities for travel to the Middle East and Scandinavia. In the winter [...]

Turn your clocks back an hour on Sunday night!

Source: Leta Information compiled by the Ministry of Economics. On the night of Saturday to Sunday, 26 October, the clocks will be turned back by one hour across Latvia. According to the current procedure in Latvia, the changeover to standard time takes place at 4:00 on the last Sunday in October. The daylight saving time changeover in Latvia is [...]

Beyond Dubai's glittering skyscrapers: mountain trails, desert sunsets and outdoor adventures

Source: Leta Information provided by Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism. Dubai takes on a new lease of life as autumn sets in - the gentle sun and pleasantly warm air invite you not only to enjoy the city's charms, but to venture beyond its borders and explore the Arabian countryside, experience new natural sensations and create unforgettable memories. Just a [...]

Five unusual Swedish dishes that will surprise even seasoned gourmets

Information prepared by Ieva Renāte Pētersone, DFDS Communications Consultant. When travelling in autumn or planning a winter holiday, more and more people are choosing to discover destinations not only through the sights, but also through the local flavours. Sweden has a surprising cuisine that combines Nordic simplicity with unusual dishes such as poached herring, princess cake and black soup. DFDS travel [...]

The best Latvian restaurants in the MICHELIN 2026 guide

Source: Leta Information was prepared by the Communications and Information Department of LIAA. Today, the best restaurants in Latvia were announced for the 2026 Michelin Guide, as well as the restaurants that will receive MICHELIN stars. The awards ceremony will take place at the Kokari Hall of Mezaparks Stage at 4 p.m. The event is organised by the Latvian Investment and Development Agency (LIAA) in cooperation with representatives of the MICHELIN Guide. The [...]

New excursion destination - furniture nursery MEŽA DIZAINA DĀRZS

Hello! We would like to inform you about a new, beautiful and interesting excursion destination in Southern Kurzeme! If your company offers excursions in Latvia, you might be interested. Forest Designed Forest Design Garden is the first and only furniture nursery and tree forming garden in the Baltics. The Forest Design Garden creates living wooden sculptures and actually grows furniture. Hearts, crosses, arches, [...]