• Olga Barinova (Riga) - I speak fluent English and Latvian, Russian is my mother tongue. Most of all I love working with people. I like meeting new people from all around the world and I can tell many interesting facts and stories not only about Riga but local traditions, the way people live in Latvia and what they like or dislike.
Adhelina Diana Hofman (Sigulda) - Hello!My name is Adhelina and I will be your guide in Latvia - Riga, Sigulda, Cesis, and Jurmala. Also I can hellp to finde hotel or guest house, airtickets and all reservations.
Hostelling Latvia (Riga) - More than 15 year expierence of work with the tourists. Academic studies and experience helped me to achieve the knowledge and communication leval and understand habit of tourists.
Skrivanek Baltic (Riga) - Do you want to see the land that sings and to show it to others as well? The language of music has no limits and we have no limits either, therefore we offer excellent guide services in any foreign language. Unforgettable sightseeing tours for both groups and individuals.
Svetlana (Riga) - Hey! Have you ever met someone who is always happy and smiling even if the world around crushes? No?? Than let me introduce myself - Ms. Smiley :) My real name is Svetlana :) I am 23 years old student with a lot of interests and hobbies.
Jurmala Tour (Jurmala) - The Baltic Sea famous spa-resort Jurmala is located only 25 km to the West from Riga on the Gulf of Riga. Its natural curative features: mild climate, golden sandy beaches, conifer forests stretching along the coastline, curative medical mud and spa mineral water.
Sigulda By Bicycle (Sigulda) - Sigulda is one of Latvia's most beautiful cities. There are not many places in the world where the beauty of nature becomes an integral part of the city.
Jurmala - the City on the Wave (Jurmala) - A 3 to 5 h long tour will take you to the health resort city Jurmala that literally means "the seaside". It is a great experience for the whole family.
Old and New Riga (Riga) - This excursion will take place in the capital city of Riga, accompanied by a knowledgeable and experience tour guide. The first part of the excursion will be spent riding in a comfortable and spacious bus, viewing the bustling and modern, multi-faceted and colourfully contrasting buildings of Riga.
CAPITAL CITY OF Latvia: Riga LANGUAGE OF Latvia: latvian CURRENCY OF Latvia: Latvian lat (LVL) COMMENTS ABOUT Latvia: Latvia is situated in Northern Europe. Cities : Riga (capital), Bauska, Cesis, Daugavpils, Jelgava, Jūrmala, Kuldiga, Liepāja, Rēzekne, Sigulda, Tukums, Valmiera, Ventspils Best Places : Livu Akvaparks, Karostas, Open Air Art Museum, Ferry to Saaremaa island Electricity : 220V/50Hz (European plug) Calling Code : +371 Time Zone : UTC+2
After a brief period of independence between the two World Wars, Latvia was annexed by the USSR in 1940. It reestablished its independence in 1991 following the breakup of the Soviet Union. Although the last Russian troops left in 1994, the status of the Russian minority (some 30% of the population) remains of concern to Moscow. Latvia joined both NATO and the EU in the spring of 2004. CLIMATE OF Latvia: maritime; wet, moderate winters RELIGION OF Latvia: Lutheran, Roman Catholic, Russian Orthodox POPULATION OF Latvia: 2,290,237 (July 2005 est.)> ECONOMY OVERVIEW OF Latvia: Latvia's transitional economy recovered from the 1998 Russian financial crisis, largely due to the government's budget stringency and a gradual reorientation of exports toward EU countries, lessening Latvia's trade dependency on Russia. The majority of companies, banks, and real estate have been privatized, although the state still holds sizable stakes in a few large enterprises. Latvia officially joined the World Trade Organization in February 1999. EU membership, a top foreign policy goal, came in May 2004. The current account and internal government deficits remain major concerns, but the government's efforts to increase efficiency in revenue collection may lessen the budget deficit. A growing perception that many of Latvia's banks facilitate illicit activity could damage the country's vibrant financial sector.
My name is Adhelina and I will be your guide in Latvia - Riga, Sigulda, Cesis, and Jurmala. I can offer SPA programs, wedding programs, and programs where you can see real nature in Latvia and to spend holidays in Latvian lands, with horses and birds. Also tradition evenings with dance and tradition food, and music.