August 3, 2024

Guide to Shopping in Riga

Riga is a hidden gem on the edge of Europe. This resource will introduce you to some of the shopping opportunities that students and staff participating on SRAS programs in Riga have found there. This resource is part of the much larger SRAS Guide to Living in Warsaw.   Central Market: Shopping and Speaking Russian […]

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August 15, 2023

Riga’s Best Bars and Pubs

Latvian culture has a long history of brewing. Cider is considered the oldest brewed Latvian drink. These days, herbal balsams (bitters) from Latvia’s lush forests are perhaps even better known as the national tipple. Beer brewing also has a long history here, with craft beer becoming more popular each year. As Latvia enjoys a revival […]