Does a summer holiday have to be expensive? Affordable weekend destinations right by the Baltic Sea
Source. A few years ago, summer weekends often meant a flight to a southern European country, but now more and more people are choosing to relax near the Baltic Sea coast. Where do Latvians, Estonians and Lithuanians like to go? According to a FlixBus survey, 27% Latvians (39% Estonians and 19% Lithuanians) [...]
Five places to visit in Cork
Cork is Ireland's second largest city and is often referred to as ”Ireland's second capital". Historically a trading centre around the branches of the River Lee and ancient Viking ports, Cork has retained a unique atmosphere - with bridges, narrow streets and cobbled paths that make for leisurely and enjoyable strolls. Cork's historic centre is [...]
Safe and enjoyable travel - how to prepare in time for Europe's heat
Source: Leta Information was prepared by Anna Babre, Communications Consultant. Many Latvians are in a hurry to enjoy the holiday season abroad. This year, Europe's beautiful landscapes are accompanied by a heatwave, with temperatures reaching +40 degrees in some countries. Although such heat can seem daunting, if you prepare in advance, your holiday can be both safe and enjoyable. Insurance company Gjensidige Latvija [...]
What Latvian flavours are tourists choosing this year?
Information prepared by Māra Rudīte, Wolt Communications Representative in Latvia. Summer is the hottest time for tourism in Europe, and Latvia is no exception. According to publicly available data, tourism in Latvia is approaching pre-spring levels, while the catering industry has already surpassed them and continues to grow*. The positive impact of tourism on the catering industry is also confirmed by Wolt's latest data on [...]
Six unforgettable hiking and boating routes in Sweden
Sweden is the right destination for anyone who wants to experience breathtaking scenery and a variety of challenges, from the small hills of the south to the spectacular peaks of the north. Summer is the ideal time for hiking and boating, allowing you to fully experience the closeness of nature and the vastness of Sweden. To inspire nature lovers, DFDS travel experts have prepared six hiking and boating [...]
5 tips to plan your summer holiday and travel smarter
Source: Leta Antra Adiene, Project Manager at Olsen+Partners. Summer holidays are not just about expensive trips abroad - adventures and outings here in Latvia can also bring new emotions while helping to keep your finances in balance. Survey data shows that 16% of Latvians have not decided or do not know whether and how much they will travel this summer and what budget they will need. [...]
Vecpilsētas gadatirgus un Street Food festivāls Ventspils Pilsētas svētkos
Avots: Leta Informāciju sagatavoja Sarmīte Teibe, PSIA “Ventspils nekustamie īpašumi” Ventspils tirgus vadītāja. Ventspils pilsētas svētkos 1. un 2.augustā Ventspils Vecpilsētas tirgus laukums kļūs par gardēžu un mūzikas mīļotāju oāzi: te satiksies tradicionālais Ventspils Pilsētas svētku Vecpilsētas gadatirgus un šī gada jaunums – pasaules garšu piesātinātais Street Food festivāls! Garšu un sajūtu buķete Vecpilsētas gadatirgū […]
Five places to visit in Liverpool
Historically, Liverpool was a port city that once managed a huge proportion of Britain's imports and exports. In the 19th century, it was one of the richest and busiest ports in the world. It was here that millions of migrants from Ireland, Scotland and elsewhere arrived, either to move on to America or to start a new life in England. This international movement gave the city a diverse cultural [...]
Diena (SestDiena): Rainy New York and conversations
Avots: Leta (I daļa) Daudzmiljonu pilsētā Ņujorkā var piedzīvot burtiski visu – no interesantiem tipāžiem un negaidītiem piedzīvojumiem līdz neveiklām situācijām un īpaši nepatīkamiem laikapstākļiem. Šī pilsēta neļauj stāvēt mierā un vienmēr ļauj atrast arvien jaunus iespaidus, pat ja ne tuvu neesi te pirmo reizi Ir pusdienlaiks, un, tuvojoties Ņujorkai no Ņūdžersijas puses autobusā, pamale […]
12 galamērķi, kur šoruden pagarināt vasaru
Avots: Leta Informāciju sagatavoja Ieva Sala, “Novatours” komunikācijas konsultante. Rudens ir brīnišķīgs gadalaiks, kas nav jāgaida ar melanholiju. Kad Latvijas vasara dodas prom, citviet tā turpinās ar pilnu jaudu – ar sauli, siltu jūru un nesteidzīgu atpūtu. Tieši rudens ir lielisks laiks, kad doties ceļojumā uz kādu siltāku zemes stūrīti, lai atvilktu elpu, iepazītu jaunas […]