Five places to visit in Sweden
Sweden is a country whose special charm lies not only in its unspoilt nature, but also in its deep-rooted culture, which you certainly couldn't explore in a week. In the north, Sweden is known for its vast forests, mountain ranges and tundra landscapes - the real Lapland, with evergreen boreal forests, crystal-clear lakes, rushing mountain streams and vast national parks [...]
Ski slopes “Briežkalns” and “Gaiziņkalns” have started to prepare their slopes
Riga, 24 Nov., LETA. Ski slopes “Briežkalns” and “Gaiziņkalns” have started work on the preparation of the slopes, representatives of the ski slopes told LETA news agency. Andris Stradiņš, the owner of “Briežkalns”, told LETA that a training hill and a chamber ski jumping track are currently being prepared. So far, about 70% of snow has been blown on the training hill. With frosts of up to [...]
Winter travel awakens childlike joy: three essential tips to prepare
Source. Winter trips offer a special magic - festive city decorations, snowy landscapes and the chance to feel the real Christmas spirit. But to make sure that your winter holidays are remembered for this positive mood, rather than for frostbitten fingers and a dead phone, it is worth preparing in advance, advises Vitālijs Puķīts, Head of INTERLUX Travel's Latvian branch. Winter [...]
New seafood bistro Fish Corner opens in Riga
Source: Leta Information prepared by marketing agency PR LĪNIJA. A new gastronomic destination - bistro Fish Corner - has opened its doors in the centre of Riga, at 41/43 Tērbatas iela (entrance from Ģertrūdes iela). It is a place for everyone who longs for modern fish cuisine at democratic prices, where the story of the food comes from the taste and a true respect for the fish traditions of the Baltic region. The concept [...]
Top exotic destinations: what to know
Information prepared by Ieva Sala, Communications Consultant at Novatours. Although the world seems big, there are many exotic countries and places that can be reached from Latvia with just one connecting flight. Asia, Africa, South America - all you have to do is choose your sunny winter destination. Novatours has rounded up the most popular exotic winter destinations and what [...]
Just Dubai chocolate? Dubai Souvenir Guide.
Source: Leta Information provided by Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism. Dubai is a city where the traditions of the Orient and the elegance of modern life are blended into one unforgettable experience. Its vibrant streets, colourful markets and luxurious hotels create an environment where even the most casual stroll becomes a magical journey through aromas, colours and flavours. A trip to Dubai [...]
Latvijas Avīze: The market: a tradition that is reviving
Source: Leta The market as an asset should be particularly nurtured in Latvia. How best to do this - the meeting brought together market representatives from different regions of Latvia. Before the national holidays, the first Latvian markets conference was held in Kalnciema Quarter. In order to build cooperation and facilitate the organisation of the markets and the participation of farmers in them, and at the same time to develop slow [...]
Five places to visit in Stockholm
Stockholm is a very special and attractive capital, spread over 14 islands connected by some 57 bridges, giving it the nickname “Venice of the North”. It combines ancient and modern features - the old town, Gamla Stan, is a well-preserved medieval area with narrow cobbled streets, magnificent buildings and royal palaces. One of the [...]
“Barcelona, Dubai, London, Munich, Paris and Prague to be airBaltic's most popular winter destinations from Riga
LETA. The most popular winter destinations of the Latvian national airline airBaltic from Riga will be Barcelona, Dubai, London, Munich, Paris and Prague, representatives of airBaltic informed LETA, based on ticket sales and travel behaviour data. “From Riga, airBaltic operates five weekly flights to Barcelona, six to Dubai, up to two daily flights to London, Munich and Paris, as well as up to [...]
Five places to visit in Gothenburg
Gothenburg is a vibrant and diverse city on Sweden's west coast. Gothenburg is a culturally rich city with many interesting museums where you can admire both Nordic and international collections. Nature lovers will find extensive botanical gardens and well-kept parkland where they can discover both native and exotic plant species, as well as [...]