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Summer camp in Latvia - New Hope Children's Fund gives hope

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Voluntary co-operation with New Hope Children's Fund

We visited a summer camp for children in Latvia and met Nikolaj, who is passionate about helping children from difficult circumstances. At the camp, children can experience nature, participate in fun activities, make new friends, and feel that someone cares about them. Three weeks of camp each summer are funded by the New Hope Children's Fund.

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Sights of Riga - 9 things to do in Riga

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Riga is just a short boat ride or flight from Stockholm - perfect for a weekend or mini break! But which of Riga's attractions are not to be missed? We've visited this beautiful city several times and now we're gathering our tips for things to see and do in Riga.

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Shopping in Riga - a little cheaper and more fun

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Now we have done some shopping in Riga. What we like about countries in the East is that it is often possible to find cheap clothes, while at the same time there may be a different selection than at home. In Riga you will of course find all the big usual chains, but if you look a little, you can also find a lot of other things. So go shopping in Riga! Did we come home with something then? Yep, we did!

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Riga's best restaurants

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Today we tell you about Riga's best restaurants in Latvia, in our opinion. The restaurants in Riga really surprised positively and we have already told you about 3 good restaurants in the city. Although all the restaurants we visited were really good, there were two that stood out a lot, and we'll tell you about them today. These are the restaurants you go to not just to fill up, but to have an extraordinary experience.

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3 great restaurants in Riga, Latvia

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Here are three great restaurants in Riga! It is with fascination that I realise how quickly this city has developed. I first visited Riga more than 20 years ago. It was not long after Latvia gained independence from the Soviet Union, and when you ordered food in the restaurants, you were often met with "sorry, we're out".

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ESPA - at a luxury spa in Riga, Latvia

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Spa in Riga, Latvia? We visited the ESPA spa in Riga, located in the Radisson Blue hotel, yesterday. Radisson Blue hotel could really deliver and it was a whole afternoon with bath, sauna and massage. Talk about a luxurious experience! Want to try a spa in Riga too?

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Christmas market in Riga - Black balm, crafts and rabbits

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Christmas market in Riga, Latvia! Why not get into the Christmas spirit in a cosy medieval town not too far away? The three Christmas markets of Old Town, Liv Square and Esplanade offer Latvian crafts and delicacies galore. Here you can also try the local strong drink Black Balsam or visit the Rabbit Kingdom. Join the Christmas market in Riga, Latvia!

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Discover Jugendhusen in Riga, Latvia

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If you want to discover the most beautiful things in Riga, you have to look upwards, towards the facades of the houses. The Jugend houses in Riga, Latvia are imaginatively decorated with columns, ornaments and stucco. In fact, there is no other area around the Baltic Sea that can match Riga in terms of Jugend architecture! We found this impressive and Riga delivers and impresses. Come and see the Jugend houses in Riga, Latvia.

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Food market in Riga - in former zeppelin halls

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Fancy joining a food market in Riga, Latvia? If you are visiting the capital of Latvia and are interested in food, you should not miss visiting the huge food market in the centre of the city.

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