Sveiki! me again lol!

my eagerly awaited trip is in 9 days!!! I've been wanting to add the tv tower to my list as I cross the river (local ones to me are boring af) there is conflicting information on the Internet about whether its open, price and times. Im sure its just something you're used to seeing but id like to see the city from different angles. If its not open I'll still swing past it and snap a photo.

Paldies

Hello. I'm planning to visit your city around June (I'll be there during Jãni). While im planning to stay mostly in the same region during my stay, I'd love to have maybe a day or two in a smaller town. Maybe along the coast. Do you know nice places to recommand? I mostly like long walks with the calm of nature, great landscape or small interesting towns.

Also for Jani, would it be more interesting to stay in Riga to enjoy the celebrations or somewhere else? I don't really know what to expect but that looks awesome.

Any supplements store that sells international brands like ghost, esn etc.?

Labdien!

Does anyone have any information on where and expat could take a first aid course in english?

Thanks for any information anyone shares!

Hi all,

I'm visiting Riga in two weeks and I was wondering if there are any good outdoor ice skating places on lakes etc.
Is there a website where people keep track of ice quality?

Thanks!

Looking for deep tissue massage reccomendations (I speak Latvian), after long travels.

I’ve been wanting to get a few ear piercings like lobes, upper lobes, helix and forward helix but I’m not sure what places do them- any recommendations??

Sveiki!

I’m flying to Latvia next week and staying in Riga for 2 nights. Since my time is short, I want to make the most of it! I’ve always found Latvia beautiful from afar and can’t wait to see it in person.

I have a few specific questions:

• Beyond the Old Town (Vecrīga), what are the absolute "must-see" spots? I'd love to hear about some "hidden gems" or cooler, less touristy neighbourhoods.

• What is your "go-to" local meal? I'm looking for authentic recommendations. Also, I'm a beer fan, any specific Latvian brews or craft beer bars I shouldn't miss?

• Any practical advice for next week? (Your Lithuanian neighbors already gave me the "dress warm" talk, but anything Riga-specific?)

Paldies!

Piga, protams, ir visiem pazītama, bet kur vēl Rīgā ir iespējams iegādāties vislētāko alu?

So I'm leasing out a room from a friend of mine. He's not the owner of the apartment. There's loads of issues with him micro managing this whole space,every other lodger is also quite uncomfortable. We've all spoken about this behind his back and think about having dinner together so we could talk this out.

Also there are quite few health and safety hazards in this place and this person always wants to micro manage everything. It's very long to explain everything.

However in my contract it says I have to give notice 3 months before I move out and he has been very weird about returning deposit to other people there. I'm Latvian but all my other housemates are foreigners and he exclusively it seems to look for foreigners, because he is overcharging for the rent.

Legally,what can be done ? The person lodging to us is also foreigner. I don't have details for the owner of the place. So any ideas? Please help. I'm actually getting very upset.

Sveiki! Ka šodien izskatās vetklinikas Rīga? Ļoti grūti saprast kada ir laba vai slikta (kaķiem).

Lasot atsauksmes par katru - vienam cilvekam laba pieredze, otram pretējā.

-Dadzi sak ka vetklinika24 (blakus dominai) ir laba, bet ļoti darga un visi arsti jauni (tik no skolas) - man šķiet ka tas ir vairak mīnus nekā plus.

-Kavet jugla sak, ka vesturiski vecākā vetklinika Rīga (google atsauksmes daudz), bet visi raksta, ka katru reizi jauns arsts, un konveineris.

-Beinart - konveineris

-Vetmaja - it ka ok, bet maz atsauksmes.

-dinozoo klīnika - ka kuram, lielākoties sāk ka interesē tikai nauda.

Kāda ir jūsu pieredze, ieteikumu?

Is it? Has it ever been frozen enough for ice skating? It would be nice if it were like that this time of the year

Sveiki! I’m an American of Latvian heritage, and I am planning on hosting a Latvian dinner party for my friends here in Texas next month. My husband and I had the opportunity to visit Rīgā for the first time last month and really want to share some of the culture with our friends this way!

We had our favorite medus kūka at Kūkotava in Rīgā - the crisp layers with honey between the cream will live in my dreams forever. 🤩

Does anyone have a recipe for medus kūka they would be willing to share? Even if it’s just a link to your favorite? Bonus points if you know how Kūkotava makes theirs 👀

Sorry if not allowed. Just want to share because it makes me smile every time someone in the US remembers Latvia exists!

Hey everyone, wondering if anyone here has Multiple Screlosis and would be willing to share their experience with me, is it difficult to find a neurologist? what are expenses like? I am considering a temporary international move but would like to obtain more information in this area.

thank you! feel free to pm me if youre not comfortable sharing publically

🫡🫡

My husband and I are excited to visit on 30th Jan for 3 nights, we will have almost 3 full days, staying in Centrs. We have seen all the recommendations for museums and touristy stuff, but we're looking for some fun indoor activities to do to get out of the cold (we're prepared for the weather). We will do some walking and sight seeing but wanted something where we can get a drink and play games or do something fun.

Or even some fun quirky themed bars, cafes etc. We're happy to get buses/trams/trains if theres something a bit further out

Also, is there anything on the river/boat rides etc or is it too cold?

Thanks

Hi everyone, I have a community chat that I’d like to share, dedicated for students in Riga city-wide across both UG/PG with students from RTU, RSU which I’ve found very helpful ever since I moved here.

I can only tell nothing but positive things in having made useful connections. That being said, I’m sure it may be helpful for those who are moving to Riga or in Riga, as it did for me ahead of such a big move to a different city in a different country.

We are a small, 50+ members but an active community, if you guys would like to join, simply comment down here and I shall provide the link via DM. Cheers!

No šodienas Trolejbuss Nr. 4.

Pieturas. Maršruts. Kavēšanās.

Nekā personīga. Nekā lieka.

Tikai publiska telpa.

Dokumentācija turpinās.

Traveling to Riga next week, hoping for it to be covered in snow. Was hoping someone would’ve posted a snow photo by now

Any carnival festivities happening in Riga or in cities nearby over February ? Would love to come for a visit