A true escape to nature, Ziedlejas is a wellness resort located in a secluded section of rural Latvia. The retreat is designed to be a hidden oasis where people can reconnect with Latvian heritage ...

Master Blender, Ginta Muižniece, has been perfecting the art of spirit making since the early aughts. But before beginning her career with the world-renowned ELIT, Muižniece pursued her knowledge of ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio - When quickly looking into the Latvian Cultural Garden from Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, a first glance may reveal a few boulders upon a hill with some rudimentary carvings. But at a ...

Soldiers, performers and vehicles flow down the streets of Jekabpils, Latvia, in celebration of the 2019 traditional regional military parade of May 4. Citizens and spectators crowded Riga Street with ...

Bake up a batch of this Latvian Piragi recipe. Enjoy a few of these traditional bacon- and onion-filled bread rolls now, then freeze the rest for later! These pirages (pier-rogz) come from my Baltic ...

With a rich culinary heritage, fresh local produce and a growing international reputation, Latvia offers visitors a uniquely high-quality gastronomic experience that bridges centuries-old traditions ...

“When Latvians drink birch sap, it’s a sign of spring coming,” says Ervins Labanovskis. It’s been consumed here for centuries; folk songs reference the birch tree’s alleged magical and medicinal ...

Latvian immigrants continued to celebrate "in the traditional way" in America, but for Latvians who didn't escape, celebrating Christmas "during the Russian years" could be dangerous. "In Russian ...

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