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26.07.2012 |
Like every year, summer has arrived with a great variety of entertainment options. Music and art festivals in the Baltic region are as popular as they are in such countries as the UK or Denmark, where festival goers have not forgotten this tradition for more than 40 years now.
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05.07.2012 |
There have been many great mezzo-sopranos in the history of opera such as Agnes Baltsa, Cecilia Bartoli, Frederica von Stade and many others since the role was first created and though it is not one which has been around as long as the role of soprano; it is still one of the most important voices in opera. There being many important parts for mezzo-sopranos in the world of opera with arguably the most famous of these being the role of the gypsy “Carmen” in the opera by the same name written by Georges Bizet.
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05.07.2012 |
Next stop in my trip to the Baltic States was Riga in Latvia. I learned most about the economic situation, because Latvia was one of the countries that was hit hardest during the crisis. Furthermore, (again) the city centre is very beautiful with lots of amazing buildings.
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05.07.2012 |
This lovely old diused farm building was on the road between Riga and Liepaja which as roadtrips go is pretty short only taking a few hours but currently is the only viable way to travel between the two areas.
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04.04.2012 |
53% of Latvia residents say that Tallinn is the most tourist-friendly city in the Baltic states. Riga ranks the second (36%), but Vilnius the third (11%).
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14.02.2012 |
I started to like Riga a little more today. I went into the city centre, by foot once again, and headed straight for Aspara Tea House.
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27.09.2011 |
Latvia is a diminutive country on the Baltic Sea with antique times gone by culture and customs. There is a lot of fascinating tourist sites which will pull towards the attention to everyone.
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27.09.2011 |
Rigaprovides the visitor with a wealth of experiences from its lively nightlife and international cuisine, to its medieval streets and fascinating architecture. The friendly welcoming atmosphere of the city and its affordable accommodation make it a particularly attractive destination to backpackers seeking excitement without a huge price tag attached.
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27.09.2011 |
A List of Latvian Castles. Every famous castle from Latvia has been included. Originally made of earth and wood, later castles were built of stone, so many still survive today. Spanning a period of 900 years during the middle ages, castles come in many styles of architecture and design.
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01.09.2011 |
British tourism blog "Venere Travel Blog" has positively assessed the quality of cafes and restaurants in Riga and their featured Vegan and Vegetarian dishes.
