Riga Archives

20/03/2023

Ghetto Kings Of Air – 10th of July 2018, Riga

From Ghetto Things Of Air to Olimpic Gold Tokio 2020 World’s most notorious slam dunk competition The world’s most notorious slam dunk competition “Ghetto Kings of Air” will take place in Grīziņkalns, Riga, Latvia on 10th of July 2018 Chris Staples, Winner of Ghetto Kings of Air 2017 More about KINGS OF AIR In the video Ghetto Kings of Air 2017 More about men’s 3×3 basketball The team from Latvia won the first-ever Olympic men’s tournament in...

23/08/2022

From Riga to southern Latvia – what people are looking for?

Latvia in couchsurfers eyes – part 2 Why are nomadies going to Latvia? What is worth seeing in this little Baltic country? Let’s listen to what travelers say (part 1 here). “Riga, the capital of Latvia, first of all, will always be a special place for me. Because that is where I celebrated my birthday with some CouchSurfers. This is the first time I have spent my birthday in a country outside of “home”. To celebrate, my CouchSurfer...

14/08/2022

Discover beautiful Latvia along the Gauja to Riga

Gauja river Latvia in couchsurfers eyes – part 4 (part 1 here) Latvia is divided into 4 regions: Vidzeme (home to the capital Riga), northern part, Kurzeme, the western part, Zemgale, southern part, Latgale, eastern part. Latvia travel, Map of Latvia Gauja National Park The Gauja National Park is the largest and oldest of the national parks in Latvia, characterized by great biological diversity, the variety of landforms, natural springs, sandstone outcrops, picturesque views and unique natural, cultural...

14/08/2022

Journey from Riga through West Latvia

Zanete Dondukova, Riga, Latvia Latvia in couchsurfers eyes – part 3 Why are couchsurfers going to Latvia? What is worth seeing in this little Baltic country? Let’s listen to what travelers and history say (part 2 here). ”The Powder Tower – originally it served as one of the Riga defensive system buildings. There is no information on the exact date of the construction of Powder Tower. The name of a tower – Powder, has appeared later. The...

21/07/2022

Fly to Riga – get best feelings from Latvia

Image Traveljam Latvia in couchsurfers eyes – part 1 What do You know about Riga, Latvia? One of the Baltic states? Member of European Union, capital Riga? A country that has regained independence after the 50-year Soviet occupation? Yes, it is the Country that marks 100 years of independence proclamation! Here you’ll find some photographs and impressions about Latvia from representatives of the nomadic tribe (couchsurfing.com) from different countries, as well as the objects which are recommended by Latvian...

13/01/2018

George Armitstead Riga

George Armitstead – Great Brit in Riga history This story is a tribute to Sir George Armitsted, a great Brit most notable mayor of Riga from 1901 to 1912 who turned it into a prosperous trading and cultural city. People, living in Riga, are particularly thankful to George Armitsted as no other individual had as much of an influence on shaping today’s Riga as he did. It was his talents, determination and immense love for Riga that...